Honours even in Mid-Ulster derby

Honours even at Stangmore

Larne left Stangmore Park with a hard-fought point on Tuesday night following a 1-1 draw. The Invermen went ahead on 25 minutes after Gael Bigiramana sliced into his own goal, following some strong work from Cricky Gallagher. However, the home side struck back nine minutes later when Tomas Galvin poked home an inviting Adam Glenny cross, as the first post-split game ended in honours even.

Honours even in Mid-Ulster derby

The points were shared at Shamrock Park on Tuesday in the first of five post-split games in section B of the Sports Direct Premiership. The first half was played at a typically frantic derby pace, with play swinging from end to end. It took Portadown just thirty five seconds to register their first shot on target when Ukek unleashed a shot from 25 yards as he cut in from the left forcing Byrne to push it away at full stretch. Wylie then went clo…