Linfield sealed a 3-1 win against Derry City in tonight’s Sports Direct Premiership game at New Midgley Park.
The team line up was
Erin McAllister
Jane McMaster
Sofie Keenan
Abi Sweetlove
Ashley Hutton
Mia Moore
Keri Halliday
Ebony Leckey
Aimee-lee Peachey
Rhyleigh Marks
Rachel Kerr
Subs
Lauren Currie
Sienna Leckey
Rachel McConnell
Carla Devine
Ellen Hampton
Emily Reid
Derry City took a 7th minute lead thanks to a terrific strike from distance by Ellie Redden.
Mia Moore drew Linfield level with a 27th minute equaliser converting from close range at the back post following a low left wing Keri Halliday cross.
The visitors were then reduced to 10 players when Kaci Deerey was dismissed for a second yellow card in the 38th minute.
Half time - Linfield 1 Derry City 1
Mia Moore grabbed her and Linfield’s second goal in the first minute of the second half - another close range effort.
Second half subs were
Ellen Hampton (first team debut) replaced Jane McMaster - 50 mins
Rachel McConnell replaced Ebony Leckey - 63 mins
Emily Reid replaced Rhyleigh Marks - 63 mins
Carla Devine replaced Rachel Kerr - 75 mins
Carla Devine secured the win with a close range back post finish after 83 minutes
Linfield are next in action on September 1 away to Mid Ulster in Cookstown.
Before then Linfield Swifts are away to Derry City under 19s on Monday August 29
Final score - Linfield 3 Derry City 1
