Linfield 0, Cliftonville 2

BELFAST, Northern Ireland (Interstat) — Cliftonville secured a decisive 2-0 victory over rival Linfield in the Northern Irish Premiership on Sunday at Solitude, significantly denting the visiting side’s title aspirations while boosting its own campaign. In a tense, physical derby that remained scoreless for over an hour, Cliftonville broke through in the 64th minute. Defender Shaun Leppard found the net, capitalizing on a set-piece opportunity to send the home supporters into a frenzy. Linfield, which entered the match near the top of the table, pushed for an equalizer but was repeatedly frustrated by a resolute Cliftonville defense. The home side… Read more...