CHAMPIONSHIP 1: KNOCKBREDA 3 CARRICK 1

Carrick’s push for the Championship 1 title was dented on Monday night as they lost 3-1 away to Knockbreda.
Carrick Rangers updateCarrick Rangers update
Carrick Rangers update

Paul Young got the home side off to the perfect start with the opening goal with just four minutes on the clock.

Former Linfield man Miguel Chines scored twice in the second half to put Hugh Sinclair’s side in the driving seat before Ben Roy netted a consolation on 72 minutes.

Carrick Rangers starting XI: Steele, Smyth, O’Kane, Donaghy, Taggart, McCann, Harmon, Roy, Dick, Gibson, Lynch.

Match reaction in this week’s Carrick Times. In shops on Wednesday.