Third mentality

Cliftonville Ladies 3-1 Derry City Women

Cliftonville Ladies reached a third consecutive Electric Ireland Women’s Irish Cup Final with a professional display against Derry City Women this evening.

Ahead when Vicky Carleton opened the scoring after just eight minutes at Mill Meadow, the holders doubled their advantage through a Marissa Callaghan penalty following a foul on Naomi McLaughlin.

Orleigha McGuinness set big sister Caitlin up to make it 3-0 just past the hour and, though the Candystripes reduced the arrears through Caoirse Doherty, Cliftonville remained in firm control to set up a Windsor Park showdown with Linfield Women next month.