Northern Ireland round-up: Portadown on top
Tuesday, March 5, 2002
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Portadown FC earned a 3-1 victory over Omagh Town FC to take top spot in the Irish League.
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Two goals for Vinnie Arkins in five second-half minutes set Portadown FC on their way to a 3-1 victory over Omagh Town FC and top spot in the Irish League.
Hamilton adds third
His goals came in the 54th and 59th minutes, and although visitors Omagah reduced the deficit through Ivan Sproule 12 minutes from time, Gary Hamilton restored the two-goal advantage four minutes later.
Three points clear
Portadown are now three points clear of nearest rivals Glentoran FC with a game in hand. Omagh stay fifth but are 17 points behind Tuesday night's opponents.
