Ruaidhri Higgins praised the winning mentality of his Coleraine FC players after a dramatic late victory at The Oval. Lewis McGregor's 94th-minute strike secured a 2-1 win over Glentoran on Tuesday night, turning one point into three at a venue that has often troubled the Bannsiders.
The manager said his squad had shown real character to find a winner deep into added time. He pointed to the fact that this followed another late goal against Ballymena United, suggesting the team has developed a knack for turning potential draws into victories. Joe Thomson had opened the scoring for Coleraine in the 72nd minute before Glentoran equalised late on, setting the stage for McGregor's decisive intervention.
The three points solidify Coleraine's position at the summit of the Boyle Sports Premiership. They now sit first with 19 points from seven games, holding a three-point lead over nearest challengers Linfield. Their recent form is formidable, with five consecutive wins.
Next up is a home match against Limavady United on Saturday. Limavady currently sit ninth in the table, presenting another opportunity for Higgins's in-form side to extend their lead.
This story first appeared at colerainefc.com
