A thunderbolt, a defensive lapse and a late penalty knocked Cliftonville out of the Europa Conference League in front of a sellout Solitude last night.
Paddy McLaughlin’s men impressed for long periods and summer signing Stephen Mallon caught the eye with a really bright display on the left wing.
The lively 23-year-old, who forced a super save from Daniel Veszelinov in the second half, looks a really exciting proposition heading into the new Irish League season.