Carrick Rangers ended their five-game winless run in emphatic fashion with a 4-0 victory over Crusaders at Taylors Avenue on Friday. The commanding win lifts the Gers to eighth in the Premiership table with 10 points from nine games, providing a key boost to their mid-season momentum.
Adam Lecky set the tone early, firing Carrick into the lead after just five minutes. The hosts controlled the tempo and doubled their advantage ten minutes into the second half when Jordan Forsythe found the net. Danny Gibson made it three just eight minutes later, and Daire O’Connor completed the rout with a fourth goal in the 81st minute.
This result marks Carrick's first league win since September 12, snapping a run of form that had seen them take just one point from their previous five matches. The three points move them to within striking distance of the top half, a position they will aim to consolidate in their next outing.
Carrick Rangers now turn their attention to an away trip to face Dungannon Swifts on October 10. Dungannon currently sit sixth, setting up another key Premiership contest as Stephen Baxter's side looks to build on this positive result.
