Kyle McClean scores late goal as Linfield beats Dungannon Swifts

Linfield secured a 1-0 victory against Dungannon Swifts at Stangmore Park on Friday evening in the Irish Premiership. Kyle McClean scored the decisive goal in the 82nd minute, firing a strike into the top corner from the edge of the box. The win marks five consecutive league victories for the south Belfast side. Dungannon Swifts created several opportunities earlier in the match, including a first-half effort from Junior cleared off the line by Isaac Baird, but goalkeeper Chris Johns kept the visitors in the game with multiple saves. With this result, Linfield moves within one point of Coleraine at the top of the league table. The defeat leaves the home side empty-handed despite a strong defensive performance.

• 7:19 PMYahoo Sports — Late McClean strike seals win for Linfield over Swifts