Relegation trapdoor opens wider for Welly Rec

Wellington are now depending on Rosario losing at Downpatrick in their final match, as well as ending the season themselves with four straight wins – which is a big ask, given that they’ve only won two matches all season. Next up at Brookvale Park on Saturday is unbeaten league leaders Derriaghy Cricket Club.

With manager Graham McConnell on a touchline ban, it was Graham Humphrys who was holding the fort. “We played good enough football, but we were missing a few players, and once more we struggled to score goals - something that has been a problem for us all season,” he said.

Rec were able to welcome back Josh McAllister from Larne, and he almost re-opened his account, forcing a top save from the Rangers custodian.

Rathfriland drew first blood five minutes from half-time, with keeper Brendan Quinn giving away a penalty which the home side duly dispatched.

There was just no way back when a home forward was left one-on-one with keeper Quinn.

Wellington Rec: Quinn – Todd, Magee (Mundell), Nelson, J Steele – Jamie McAllister (Burns), Beggs, Mulvenna, Z McAllister – McFall (Cahoon), Josh McAllister.

Player in: Josh McAllister, S, Larne.