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Glentoran tops Linfield 2-1 to advance in Women's Irish Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 9:50 PM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Glentoran tops Linfield 2-1 to advance in Women's Irish Cup

Summary

Glentoran defeated Linfield 2-1 at Blanchflower Park to reach the semi-finals of the Women's Irish Cup. Naomi McLaughlin scored twice, netting in the 36th minute and again with eight minutes remaining after Cora Chambers had equalized for Linfield. Cliftonville, Crusaders Strikers, and Lisburn also secured spots in the semi-finals, with Cliftonville winning 3-0 over Derry City, Crusaders edging Sion Swifts 2-1, and Lisburn defeating Ballymena United 1-0.

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By the Numbers

•Match played at Blanchflower Park on August 21, 2026.
•McLaughlin scored both of Glentoran's goals.
•Cliftonville won 3-0 against Derry City.
•Crusaders Strikers defeated Sion Swifts 2-1.
•Lisburn progressed with a 1-0 win over Ballymena United.

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9:50 PMYahoo Sports — Glentoran beat Linfield to reach Irish Cup semi-finals

What they're saying

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Glentoran beat rivals Linfield 2-1 to progress to the semi-finals of the Women's Irish Cup, while Cliftonville, Crusaders Strikers and Lisburn are also through.
— Yahoo Sports

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