Limavady defeat Institute in Craig Memorial Cup Final

Limavady United defeated North West neighbours Institute 2-1 to lift the Craig Memorial Cup at Moyola Park tonight.

Striker Cathair Friel missed a golden opportunity to put United in front when he fired a penalty wide in the 25th minute.

Institute were reduced to 10 men when Aaron Harkin shown a red card in the 32nd minute.

Bryan McClelland put United ahead three minutes later when found the back of the net from a Lee Harkin corner.

Bennie McFadden doubled the advantage a minute from the break.

Limavady were almost out of sight in the 52nd minute but Gareth Tommons’ deflected shot hit a post.

The let-off spurred Stute who pulled a goal back through Jamie McIntyre in the 61st minute.

And they thought they were level nine minutes later but an effort from substitute Shane McGinty (pictured) came back off the post.

Limavady were also reduced to 10 men two minutes into injury time when Andy Devlin was shown a second yellow card.