Institute's Michael McCrudden delighted with Newry City win

Match winner Michael McCrudden was a happy man after Institute's narrow win over Newry City.

The captain first half goal was enough for 'Stute to win their opening Danske Bank Premiership fixture, at their new Brandywell home.

Institute striker Michael McCrudden fired home the winner against Newry City.placeholder image
Institute striker Michael McCrudden fired home the winner against Newry City.

McCrudden, who conceded that he probably should have made life more comfortable for team-mates after he fluffed his lines in the second half, felt defensively 'Stute looked solid at the back throughout.

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