Nine be the glory as Rec go clear at top of table

COMBER REC extended their lead at the top of the NIWFA Electric Ireland Championship with an impressive win over their nearest rivals.

They eased to a 3-0 victory over Carnmoney Ladies (above) to stretch nine points clear at the summit.

Two goals from Shannon Mccullough and a third from Olivia Brown sealed the dominant win for Comber who remain the team to beat this season.

Meanwhile, the top two sides in NIWFA South One battled out a 1-1 draw last week.

Downpatrick Ladies and St James’ Swifts had to settle for a share of the spoils - it leaves Downpatrick three points clear at the top with a game in hand.

In South Two Ballymacash Young Ladies continue to lead the way after an exciting victory over Dromara Village.

In what was a five-goal thriller, Ballymacash emerged on top to claim a 3-2 win.

Belfast Swifts stay second in the table - and nine points adrift of the leaders - after a

2-1 win over Banbridge Town, while Mountjoy United stay fourth after their 4-2 success over Kilmore Rec.

Elsewhere, Coleraine remain rooted to the bottom of North One despite earning a battling point against second-placed Armagh City.

In North Two, St Oliver Plunkett and Shamrock Ladies finished 1-1.

Tonight in the Championship sees East Belfast Ladies host Killen Rangers, while next Tuesday night (July 31) the Foyle Belles take on Crewe United in North One.