Glens, Reds and Blues are big winners on opening night
Kirsty McGuinness grabbed a double as Cliftonville were one of three teams to win 5-0 on the opening night
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Defending Women's Premiership champions Glentoran began the defence of their title with a comprehensive 5-0 home win over Lisburn Rangers on Friday night.
The Glens led 3-0 at half-time thanks to goals from Kelly Crompton, Mia Moore and Gracie Conway, with Aimee Kerr and Mia Moore extending their advantage.
Linfield equalled their Belfast rivals in terms of goals scored on the opening night as they ran out convincing 5-0 winners over Derry City.
Linfield were four to the good at the interval, thanks to strikes from Cora Chambers, an Eve Reilly double, and Megan Bell in stoppage time. Stacey Murdough netted to make it five.
Emily Reid had Crusaders Strikers 2-0 up before the break but Chloe Tully and Shannon Dunne replied to draw Larne level and earn their side a point.
A dominant first half saw Cliftonville lead Lisburn Ladies 3-0, with Hannah Doherty, Caitlin McGuinness and Teegan Lynch on target.
A Kirsty McGuinness double in the second half for the Reds made the final scoreline 5-0.
