Crusaders and Derry City win in Women's Premiership
Crusaders and Derry City picked up away wins in the Women's Premiership with victories over Lisburn Ladies and Larne.Alison McMaster and Beth Chalmers scored as the Crues sealed a 2-0 win to move level on points with league leaders Glentoran.After a goalless first half, substitute McMaster scored moments after coming on to break the deadlock on 57 minutes.Jonny Tuffey's side doubled their lead through Chalmers nine minutes later to secure all three points.Derry City had a more emphatic victory as they beat Larne 4-0 at Inver Park for their first win of the season.Cache Crumlin-Hawes opened the scoring after just seven minutes before Rachel McIntyre added a second on 30 minutes. Caoimhe Walsh and Tara O'Connor-Farren completed the win with second-half goals for the Candstripes.
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