Glentoran Women saw off Lisburn Ladies 6:0 in the Premier Shield group stage on Monday evening. The visitors made no mistakes from the outset, while the hosts found themselves chasing shadows for the full ninety minutes. It was a result that matched the table positions before kickoff.
Lisburn sit sixth with eight games played and four points from one win, one draw and six defeats. Their recent form shows flashes — a 3:0 victory over Cliftonville and a 1:1 draw with Crusaders — but also heavy losses, including a 7:0 defeat to Cliftonville and a 1:6 thrashing by Linfield. This game added to that pattern.
Glentoran, by contrast, sit second after three straight wins from three matches. Their record reads nine points from three games, with five consecutive victories across all competitions. They had scored seven against Larne and five against Crusaders in their last outings. Lisburn were not going to change that momentum.
The margin of victory tells its own story. A six-goal difference against a side that had shown some resilience in their last two games suggests a complete mismatch. Glentoran put the game to bed early, and Lisburn were left exposed for the remainder.
That result extends Glentoran's unbeaten run and keeps them within striking distance of the top spot. Lisburn's gap from safety widens further, with their points total remaining stubbornly low despite the occasional bright spark. The history between these sides adds an edge, but tonight it was simply Glentoran proving what they are capable of.