Joe’s won step ahead

Cliftonville 1-0 Institute

Joe Gormley pounced for the only goal of the game as Cliftonville celebrated a winning return to Solitude this afternoon.

Following a month on the road, the Reds played host to an Institute side who more than held their own throughout a scrappy contest that was ultimately settled when Gormley seized on a delicate touch from Rory Donnelly to power a fierce strike past Martin Gallagher.

Both sides saw opportunities restricted throughout, however Stute might have snatched a point when Joe McCready was presented with an opening that drew a fine block from Richard Brush.

Full report to follow…