A second half double from Jay Boyd was enough for Crusaders Reserves to secure a comeback win over Cliftonville Olympic and take all three points in the North Belfast derby at Solitude on Wednesday evening.
Boyd struck in the 47th and 78th minute as Crusaders racked up their 10th league win in a row, after Robbie Morrow had given Cliftonville the half time lead they deserved.
In a tight encounter, it was the home side who started brightest in the game and they were rewarded with the opening goal on 15 minutes. Morrow hooked home the opener from inside the box, reacting quickest after Paul Donnelly’s free kick was only half cleared by the Crusaders defence.
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