Millburn close the gap at the top as they are in seventh heaven

They recorded a big win away to Dunaghy Old Boys to keep their excellent form on their debut season going.

West Bann Athletic were held to a draw against The Villagers while Balnamore ended Portrush Old Boys recent good run with victory in a high scoring game. Ballyrashane were also winners in a goal fest against Hazelbank while Finn McCools took the expected victory in their fixture against Coleraine Olympic.

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Dunaghy Old Boys 1

Millburn FC 7

On a cold winter’s morning Millburn travelled to take on Dunaghy Old Boys.

It was the visitors who started well and they opened the scoring as Cahoon crossing for Nesbit to finish well.

It was soon 2-0 as Boreland played in McDonald, the keeper saved his initial effort but Nesbitt was on hand to fire in the rebound.

The hosts grabbed a goal backthrough Blair, who finished at the third attempt after McDowell had saved his earlier efforts.

Millburn weren’t to be stopped though and grabbed a third as Nesbitt crossed for McDonald to volley home.

They made it 4-1 at the start of the second half as Cahoon played a one-two with McDonald before finishing well.

Cahoon then teed up Nesbitt to complete his hat-trick.

Five soon became six as Honeyford’s header crossed the line via a deflection off Blair.

Just before the end Cahoon set up Carton who fired a cracking shot into the corner.

Man of the Match: Alan Cahoon (Millburn FC)

West Bann Athletic 2

The Villagers 2

West Bann Athletic entertained Villagers at Rugby Avenue looking to put a nightmare month behind them on the results front.

First half goals from Damian Gaile and Ryan Shirlow within minutes of each other stunned the home team who went into the break 2-0 down.

Athletic rather than hit the panic button responded and dominated the second half scoring two goals of their own through Aaron McLelland and Jamie Allen.