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Ards FC

03-29 03:45

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Cliftonville

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Cliftonville advanced in the Northern Ireland Cup with a straightforward 3-0 win against Ards FC on March 29, 2025. The Premiership side demonstrated their quality against their Championship opponents, securing the result with a professional performance. Cliftonville opened the scoring midway through the first half, settling any early nerves. They doubled their lead before the interval, capitalizing on a defensive error from the hosts. The second half saw Ards FC attempt to mount a comeback, but Cliftonville's defense held firm before adding a third goal on the counter-attack to put the result beyond doubt. This victory keeps Cliftonville on track for a potential cup run, while Ards FC can focus on their league campaign. The gulf in divisions was evident in the match's key moments, with Cliftonville's experience and composure proving decisive in a tie they were expected to win.