Match Report – Institute vs Coleraine

The first team recorded a superb 2-0 victory over rivals Coleraine tonight in the County Londonderry derby at the Riverside – two exceptional strikes from Stephen Curry and Darren McCauley ensuring the win for the home team.

Breaking the stalemate in the second-half with the necessary attacking flair, while remaining consistently solid at the back throughout the match thanks to the workload of Paddy McLaughlin, Mark Scoltock and Graham Crown – Paul Kee’s men put in a great team performance this evening, which proved essential in ensuring the win.

Another positive note in relation to this tie was the turnout – the stands at all ends were packed with supporters from both Institute and Coleraine, and the club committee would like to thank everyone who attended the game tonight.

Institute: Doherty, McLaughlin, Scoltock, Crown; Curry, Walsh, Forker, Toland; McManus; McCauley, O’Flynn. Subs: McKeever for Toland (H-T); Ballard for Forker (82)

Coleraine: Ferry, Watt, Canning, Beverland, Mullan; McGinty, Hegarty, McCafferty, McNeill; Browne, Parkhill. Subs: McIlmoyle for Watt (H-T); Lyons for McGinty (75)

Referee: Tim Marshall (Irvinestown)

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