Title challengers Cliftonville, Linfield and Glentoran all secured wins in the Women’s Premiership on Friday.
The Reds were the evening’s high scorers as they ran out convincing 9-0 victors over north Belfast rivals Crusaders at Solitude.
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Toni-Leigh Finnegan, Teegan Lynch and Lucy Kelly all scored twice, with Caitlin McGuinness, Kirsty McGuinness and Charlotte Havern also on target.
Faye Loughran grabbed the winner five minutes after half-time as champions Glentoran edged out Derry City 1-0 at the Brandywell.
Eve Reilly and Megan Bell were the goalscorers as Linfield overcame Larne 2-0 at Midgley Park.
Meanwhile Ellie-Mae Dickson grabbed a hat-trick in Lisburn Rangers’ comprehensive 6-0 win over Lisburn Ladies.
Abbie Smyth, Anastasija Stanyte and Natalia Keenan also found the net for the hosts at Crewe Park.
Leaders Cliftonville are at home to Glentoran on Monday night (20:00 BST).
