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Irish Premiership: Linfield beat Larne to go eight points clear at the top


Two goals from Matthew Shevlin plus one each from Jamie McGonigle and Rhyss Campbell eased Coleraine to a comfortable 4-0 win over Loughgall at Lakeview Park.

The in-form Shevlin opened the scoring in the fifth minute before two goals in quick succession before the break from fellow frontmen McGonigle and Campbell had the visitors in a commanding position at half-time.

Shevlin, with eight goals in his last five games, scored a fourth on the hour to secure just a third away league win in 19 for the Bannsiders.

Coleraine wasted no time in hitting the front, leading goalscorer Shevlin on target with his 11th league goal of the season after just five minutes.

Campbell made ground down the right wing before whipping over a cross which Shevlin headed home emphatically from six yards out.

The Bannsiders continued to create chances but had to wait until the 39th minute to double their lead.

McGonigle did brilliantly to time his run to beat the offside trap and when he was released by Jamie Glackin had the calmness to race clear and slip the ball low past the onrushing Nathan Gartside.

There was still time for a third just minutes later as McGonigle this time turned provider, crossing for Campbell to get in front of his maker to slot home from close range.

And it was four 15 minutes after the restart as Shevlin bundled home a Glackin corner almost on the goal line at the far post for his second of the afternoon and his eighth goal in his last five games.

The win sees Coleraine climb to fifth while Loughgall, who were restricted to a few long range efforts, remain rooted to the foot of the table.



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