Clinical Larne sink Cliftonville to go second

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Thomson scored Larne's second goal in the first half

Larne moved to within five points of leaders Linfield with a 2-1 win against Cliftonville at Inver Park.

A fine header from Paul O'Neill and a low finish from Joe Thomson sealed a third straight league victory for the hosts, who leapfrog Cliftonville into second place.

Substitute Ronan Hale scored a late consolation for the Reds.

In-form Ben Wilson missed a big chances for the away side in the first minute of the game.

Larne are now unbeaten in their last eight games in all competitions.

More to follow.

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