Jamie McGonigle’s fifth goal of the season earned Limavady United a 1-0 win over Cliftonville at The Showgrounds, inflicting a third straight defeat on the visitors in front of 790 fans.
McGonigle had already threatened before breaking the deadlock on 19 minutes, lifting a first-time effort over a stranded PJ Morrison and into the empty net after Alfie Gaston’s pressure forced a hurried clearance from the Cliftonville keeper. Limavady dominated the rest of the opening half and came close to doubling their lead, Gaston fired narrowly wide after being teed up by Daniel Lafferty, McGonigle clipped the crossbar with a spectacular effort of his own, and Morrison produced an excellent save to deny a Ruairi Boorman header.
Cliftonville improved after the break and pushed hard for an equaliser. Tiarnan Boorman made a perfectly timed tackle to deny Joe Gormley inside the area, Dean McMaster tested Marty Gallagher from distance, and Kyle McClelland headed against the crossbar from a corner as the visitors laid siege to the Limavady goal in the closing stages. But the Roesiders held firm to see out the win.
It’s a third win in four matches for Limavady United, a remarkable turnaround from the start of the season. See the Match Centre for the latest fixtures, results and league table.