Crusaders 3-1 Cliftonville

Crusaders moved to the top of the JJB Premiership with a 3-1 win over derby rivals Cliftonville at Seaview.

Colin Coates headed past John Connolly from a corner on 18 minutes and then David Rainey netted another header from Gareth McKeown's cross on 30 minutes.

The Crues had the better of the chances and Jordan Owens made it 3-0 with a cool finish after 80 minutes.

Rory Hamill, Francis Murphy and Mark Holland went close for the Reds and Stephen O'Neill scored on 86 minutes.

Alain Emerson's early shot was comfortably held by John Connolly and Hamill shot over for the Reds.

Coates broke the deadlock, Connolly saved from Stevie Coulter and then Rainey hit the post from the rebound.

Murphy found Chris Scannell but he scooped the ball past the post and then Connolly tipped over Emerson's attempt.

Rainey found the net but then lifted the ball over the bar when he could have extended his side's lead, and Emerson headed just wide.

After the break, Coates was left unmarked but headed over and then Keenan denied Scannell.

Owens made the points secure and then O'Neill fired in a consolation goal.

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