Larne's dominance at home continued as they scored three goals in six minutes to defeat Portadown. The home side controlled the opening 45 minutes, with Conor McKendry coming closest to scoring, but was denied by smart saves from Portadown keeper Alex Moore. Larne's Randall scored the first of his two goals eight minutes after the restart, curling a right-footed effort into the roof of the net. Three minutes later, he scored again from slightly closer range, after Gary Thompson committed a foul on the edge of the Portadown penalty area. The game was put to bed just before the hour when top scorer O'Connor notched his fifth of the season, racing clear of a tiring Portadown defence to plant a low shot past Moore. Larne's unbeaten record on their home patch remains intact. The visitors had their moments, not least just before the break when striker Eamon Fyfe forced Rohan Ferguson into a diving save. But it was Larne's clinical finishing that proved the difference. Randall's goals were a highlight of the match, and O'Connor's finish was a key moment in the game. Larne's win keeps them in contention for the top spot, and their home form will be crucial in the coming weeks. The club's fans will be hoping for more of the same in their upcoming matches. And with their current form, they have a good chance of achieving their goals. But for now, they can celebrate a convincing win over Portadown.
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Larne Score Three Goals in Six Minutes to Defeat Portadown
Larne secure a convincing win over Portadown with a six-minute blitz, featuring goals from Randall and O'Connor, to maintain their unbeaten home streak
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