Cliftonville blow Seasiders away with routine 3-0 win
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Cliftonville secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Bangor in the Irish Premiership, marking Jim Magilton's team's first two wins of the season. Kyle McClelland scored the opening goal in the 17th minute, capitalizing on a missed clearance by Bangor after a well-worked corner. Ben Quinn doubled the lead just before halftime, converting a header from a deep cross by Oliver Samuels.
Liam McStravick added the third goal in the 80th minute with a well-placed finish from the edge of the box. Despite a couple of chances for Bangor, goalkeeper Gareth Deane kept his team in the game. Cliftonville's captain, McCormick, was denied by Deane multiple times in the closing moments of the match.
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