Irish Premiership: Healy delighted with ‘big win’ for Linfield over Crues

Linfield manager David Healy says it is “another game ticked off” after a 2-0 victory at Crusaders saw the Blues edge closer to winning the Premiership title.

Teenager Matthew Orr headed the visitors in front at Seaview on 72 minutes and Matthew Fitzpatrick drilled home to double the advantage with six minutes remaining.

It stretched Linfield’s lead at the top to 19 points with seven games remaining for the Windsor Park team.

“It’s another game ticked off – it’s a big win,” said Healy.

“Performance wise, I thought we were good, certainly in the second half and we were deserved winners.

“We created some good opportunities and good moments in the game.”

Crues defender Jimmy Callacher headed against the bar in a tight first half before Linfield gained the upper hand in the second half.

Orr’s looping header broke the deadlock before Fitzpatrick fired in at the nearpost to seal another three points.

Healy’s side got back to winning ways after losing 2-0 last time out to Coleraine a fortnight ago.

“We knew when you come to Seaview you have to sure you’re in the game and physically match them up.

“The team selection raised a few eyebrows but we got the job done.”