Caitlin McGuinness' landmark goal helps Cliftonville banish European woes on domestic return
The Reds striker scored her 100th goal for the club in a 2-1 north Belfast derby win over Crusaders Strikers that keeps the defending champions very much in the hunt to retain their title.
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