Glentoran Women delivered a ruthless attacking performance at the Blanchflower Stadium, brushing aside Crusaders Strikers with a comprehensive 6-1 victory to seal their place in next month’s VBET Women’s League Cup final.
In a dominant display from start to finish, Kim Turner’s side showcased their attacking depth and clinical finishing - with six different players finding the net on a memorable night for the East Belfast outfit.
The Glens seized control midway through the first half, striking twice in quick succession. Demi Vance opened the scoring with a composed finish before Kascie Weir doubled the advantage just moments later, giving the home side a deserved cushion going into the break.
Half-Time: Glentoran Women 2 – 0 Crusaders Strikers
Picture by Johnny Caldwell
The second half continued in similar fashion. Aimee Kerr added a third shortly after the restart, only for the Strikers to pull one back through Rebecca Mann in a rare moment of threat from the visitors.
But Glentoran quickly reasserted their dominance. Mia Moore and Emily Wilson both struck before the hour mark, killing off any hopes of a Crusaders comeback and extending the Glens’ lead to four.
Captain Nadene Caldwell put the seal on a statement performance late on, slotting home the sixth to round off a ruthless and relentless display.
Full-Time: Glentoran Women 6–1 Crusaders Strikers
Picture by Johnny Caldwell