Coleraine Secure Top Spot with 2-0 Win Over Carrick Rangers
Coleraine manager Ruaidhri Higgins celebrated his team's 2-0 victory at Carrick Rangers, moving his side to the Premiership summit. Goals from Joel Cooper on 56 minutes and Ben Doherty in the 89th minute sealed the win, with Higgins praising the clean sheet and defensive resilience.
Higgins Commends Team's Professionalism
Higgins acknowledged Coleraine's dominance in the first half, citing missed chances from Matthew Shevlin. "We were the better team but didn't capitalize," he said, adding the second half attack was decisive. The manager praised his players for their "ugly parts" of the game, emphasizing the importance of defensive discipline.
Clean Sheet and Defensive Praise
The manager highlighted the two clean sheets, crediting centre-backs Rob Slevin and Aidan Wilson for their aerial dominance and clearances. "They won everything in the air," Higgins said, while noting the team's professionalism despite limited goal chances. He also mentioned concerns over Cooper's potential injury but expressed confidence in his return.
