Soccer

Paul Owens hails his ‘battling’ Roesiders

Limavady come back from 2-0 down to beat Dundela in Playr-Fit Championship

Michael McCrudden plans to break his duck sooner rather than later with new club Cliftonville
Michael McCrudden was on target for Limavady

LIMAVADY United boss Paul Owens praised his players’ battling qualities after coming from 2-0 down to beat visitors Dundela 3-2 at the Showgrounds in the Playr-Fit Championship.

Goals from Michael McLellan and Aaron Prendergast put the Duns in control before Michael McCrudden, John Butcher and Lewis Tosh weighed in with goals to secure a home victory for the Roesiders.

United are third, one point off the play-off spot occupied by the second placed Welders – who drew 2-2 with Newry City at the Showgrounds – while Bangor are five points clear at the top after Friday night’s 1-0 win over Stephen Samll’s Ballyclare Comrades at Clandeboye Park.

Limavady chief Owens said: “Belief and hunger have always been strong in this team. I am proud of the players. The aim has always been to make sure we are competitive. We have started the season pretty well.”

Elsewhere, Armagh City beat Ballinamallard 3-2 at Holm Park, Institute and Annagh drew 0-0 at the Brandywell and Newington drew 2-2 with Ards at Larne’s Inver Park.