LINFIELD moved a step closer to retaining the Gibson Cup with a 2-1 win over Ballymena United at Windsor Park on Saturday evening. With title rivals Coleraine and Glentoran playing out their second draw of the week on Friday night at the Showgrounds, the Blues are now 11 points clear at the top of the table with just six games remaining. A header from Mark Haughey put the hosts in front, but a stunning free-kick from Shay McCartan brought the Sky Blues level on the half-hour mark.
