Institute have continued their poor start to the NIFL Championship season with a 3-1 defeat at home to Ballyclare Comrades at the Ryan McBride Brandywell this afternoon.
‘Stute trailed at the break and went 2-0 down in the second period before Caoimhin Porter pulled one back to make it 2-1.
A late goal from Ballyclare made it 3-1.
The result is Institute’s third loss in a row, having drawn the opening two games of the campaign.
Next up is a trip to play Ballinamallard next Saturday.
Limavady United beat Armagh City 3-0 as they continued their good start to the season.
Meanwhile, Strabane Athletic recorded an impressive 5-0 win in the first round of the Craig Memorial Cup as they overcame Tobermore United. The scorers were Declan Sharkey, Niall McGinley, Bradley Callaghan, Sean McCallion and Aaron Patterson.
