STORY OF THE MATCH: Coleraine 1 Linfield 3

Linfield picked up a deserved three points away at Coleraine as Kyle McClean, Chris Shields and Chris McKee all net in a 3-1 win against Oran Kearney’s side.
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Here’s the story of the match:

8: Two early bookings as Dean Jarvis is cautioned for the hosts for a foul on Joel Cooper, whilst Linfield's Michael Newberry enters the book for a challenge on Conor McKendry.

13: GOAL - Coleraine 0 Linfield 1 (McClean)

Linfield's Christopher McKee celebrates his goal at the Coleraine ShowgroundsLinfield's Christopher McKee celebrates his goal at the Coleraine Showgrounds
Linfield's Christopher McKee celebrates his goal at the Coleraine Showgrounds

The midfielder picks up possession from a quick throw-in and finds the bottom with a precise finish.

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15: Linfield have another sight of goal as Cooper picks up the ball from deep and his drive sails over the crossbar.

24: Coleraine should be level as a cracking cross by Conor McKendry is on the money for Matthew Shevlin who fires wide from 12 yards.

25: A good cross into the box by Matthew Clarke meets the head of Chris McKee but his instinctive header goes inches over.

30: Coleraine have the next opportunity as Andy Scott does well to give himself space for a shot which is gathered by Chris Johns.

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32: Coleraine fall asleep from a quick free-kick and the ball is seized upon by Cooper who arrows wide.

34: A big chance for the Blues as Jack Scott holds the ball up at the back post for Matthew Clarke who has a header saved.

45: A low attempt by McKendry fails to test Johns from 25 yards.

H-T: Coleraine 0 Linfield 1

53: GOAL - Coleraine 1 (Glackin) Linfield 1

An equaliser for Coleraine as David McDaid keeps the ball alive to cross for Jamie Glackin to bundle home from close range.

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60: Linfield think they have taken the lead as Cooper runs through on goal and converts but referee Lee Tavinder brings play back for a foul on Dean Jarvis.

64: GOAL - Coleraine 1 Linfield 2 (Shields, penalty)

Tavinder uses his whistle this time to award Linfield a penalty as Lyndon Kane was adjudged to have fouled McClean inside the area. The resulting spot kick is dispatched at ease by Shields.

66: A good response by the Bannsiders as Scott's low goal bound drive is turned around the post by Johns.

72: GOAL - Coleraine 1 Linfield 3 (McKee)

A classy move by the visitors cuts Coleraine open as Cooper squares the ball for McKee who can't miss.

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73: A first substitute of the game as Lee McLaughlin replaces McDaid.

78: A change for the Blues as Stephen Fallon is introduced at the expense of Jamie Mulgrew.

83: A double switch for Coleraine as Jack O'Mahony and Andrew Mitchell replace Lee Lynch and Andy Scott.

85: Cooper has a shot cleared off the line before Shields' follow-up just evades the far post.

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85: A substitution for Linfield as Matthew Fitzpatrick replaces goalscorer McKee.

90: Sub Mitchell turns but can’t keep his strike from the edge of the box on target.

F-T: Coleraine 1 Linfield 3

COLERAINE: Deane, Kane, D. Jarvis, A. Jarvis, McKendry, Shevlin, McDaid (McLaughlin '73 mins), Lynch (O'Mahony '83 mins), Glackin, Cole, Scott (Mitchell '83 mins).

Subs (not used): Gallagher (GK), Kelly, Carson, Devine.

LINFIELD: Johns, Finlayson, Newberry, Shields, Scott, McClean, Cooper, Hall, Clarke, McKee (Fitzpatrick '85 mins), Mulgrew (Fallon '78 mins)

Subs (not used): Walsh (GK), Millar, McBrien, McKay, Archer.

Referee: Lee Tavinder

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