Teelan Scores Again to Strengthen Portadown’s Lead Against Linfield – Watch Now
Portadown secured a vital win against Linfield, with Teelan scoring to bolster their lead. The match unfolded with Linfield showcasing aggressive play early on, forcing a corner within the first 30 seconds. Kirk Millar’s short corner set up Ethan McGee, whose attempt was blocked by Portadown’s goalkeeper, Aaron McCarey. Linfield’s Kieran Offord also had a shot that was halted by McCarey, while at the other end, Ben Wylie set up Rayhaan Tulloch, whose effort was saved by Chris Johns.
Linfield faced an early setback when their captain, Jamie Mulgrew, left the field due to injury. Portadown nearly capitalized on this when Tulloch and Eamon Fyfe teamed up to find Teelan, but his attempt was cleared off the line by Josh Archer, Mulgrew’s substitute. Offord proved to be a constant threat for Linfield, collecting a clever pass from Millar, but his shot went wide.
Key Moments in the Match
- First Half Highlights:
- 30 seconds in: Linfield forces an early corner.
- Jamie Mulgrew sustains an injury and is replaced.
- Teelan’s shot cleared off the line.
- Second Half Action:
- 55 minutes: Altintop heads home from a corner.
- 72 minutes: Teelan scores after a quick counter-attack.
Portadown continued to create chances after the break. Lewis MacKinnon missed a volley from a free kick. However, it was a defender, Altintop, who broke the stalemate with a well-placed header. The home team doubled their advantage in the 72nd minute when Teelan converted an opportunity, stemming from a quick counter initiated by Tulloch.
Current Standings
This win propels Portadown to 15 points in the league. Their position in the table remains precarious, as they find themselves in the bottom half, primarily due to goal difference.
Overall, this match showcased Portadown’s resilience and attacking prowess, especially through Teelan and Tulloch. Their performance will be crucial as they aim to move up the league table in upcoming matches.
