LISBURN, Northern Ireland (Interstat) — Linfield W defeated Lisburn Rangers W 3-2 on Sunday at Crewe Park, scoring twice in the first half and adding a third goal late in the second half to secure the road result. Lisburn Rangers W was the home team, and Linfield W was the visiting team. Linfield W scored three goals total, while Lisburn Rangers W scored two goals total. The match was played at Crewe Park in Lisburn.

Linfield W opened the scoring in the 24th minute. The visitors doubled their lead in the 37th minute, taking a two-goal advantage before the break. Lisburn Rangers W responded in the 45th minute plus one minute of stoppage time, cutting the deficit to 2-1 just before halftime. That goal made the score 2-1 at halftime.

After the interval, Lisburn Rangers W pushed for an equalizer, but Linfield W added its third goal in the 82nd minute. Lisburn Rangers W answered again in the 86th minute, scoring to make it 3-2 and setting up a tense finish. Linfield W then saw out the remaining minutes to preserve the victory.

The result improved Linfield W to one win, no losses and one draw in the competition. Its record across all competitions also stood at one win, no losses and one draw. Lisburn Rangers W fell to no wins and two losses in the competition, and its overall record was also no wins and two losses.

Linfield W entered the match after a 1-1 draw with Cliftonville W in its previous outing. Lisburn Rangers W entered after a 4-0 loss at Glentoran W in its previous match. Both previous results were part of the season’s early schedule, and neither side had yet played a full set of fixtures.

At Crewe Park, the game unfolded with five goals in all. Linfield W struck first through its 24th-minute goal, then added another in the 37th. Lisburn Rangers W pulled one back in first-half stoppage time. Linfield W restored a two-goal advantage in the 82nd minute. Lisburn Rangers W scored again in the 86th minute, but the home side could not find a third goal.

Linfield W’s victory gave the visiting team its first win of the season in the competition. Lisburn Rangers W remained without a win after two matches. The home side’s two goals came in the 45th minute plus stoppage time and the 86th minute, while Linfield W’s goals came in the 24th, 37th and 82nd minutes.

The match at Crewe Park was played on Sunday. The game featured goals from both sides in the first half and two more in the second half. Linfield W led 2-1 at halftime and then made it 3-1 before Lisburn Rangers W reduced the margin again. The final score was 3-2 in favor of Linfield W. Linfield W scored three times, and Lisburn Rangers W scored twice.

Linfield W’s three goals came from its 24th-minute opener, its 37th-minute finish and its 82nd-minute strike. Lisburn Rangers W scored in first-half stoppage time and again in the 86th minute. The visitors held the lead for much of the match, while the hosts twice cut into the deficit. Lisburn Rangers W could not complete the comeback after its second goal. Linfield W managed the final stages and finished with the win. The final whistle confirmed a 3-2 victory for Linfield W after a five-goal match. Lisburn Rangers W finished with two goals, both in response to Linfield W scores.

Interstat’s game simulator had projected a final score of Linfield W 5, Lisburn Rangers W 1. Interstat’s ELO system had projected Linfield W with a 58.5 percent probability to win.