Ballymena United's 3-0 defeat to Linfield was a horror show, with the Blues outthought and outfought by a Ballymena side that fielded five players who made the switch from Linfield over the summer. Linfield manager David Healy labelled his team's performance as a 'horror show', with the Blues failing to register a single shot on target in the second half. The defeat leaves Linfield 39 points behind leaders Larne in the title race and raises concerns about the team's strength ahead of a crunch derby clash with Glentoran next week.
What happened?
Ballymena United's 3-0 defeat to Linfield was a comprehensive victory for the Blues, with the visitors dominating the game from start to finish. The Ballymena side fielded five players who made the switch from Linfield over the summer, including striker Chris McKee, who bagged a delightful double. The defeat was a major blow to Ballymena United's title hopes, with the team now 39 points behind leaders Larne.
Why it matters for Ballymena United
The defeat raises concerns about Ballymena United's strength ahead of a crunch derby clash with Glentoran next week. The team's performance was a major concern for manager David Healy, who labelled it a 'horror show'. The defeat also raises questions about the team's ability to compete with the top teams in the league.
What comes next?
Ballymena United will look to bounce back from the defeat when they face Crusaders FC in their next fixture. The team will be looking to get back to winning ways and put the defeat behind them. The match is set to be a tough one for Ballymena United, with Crusaders FC currently sitting 11th in the table.
Ballymena United's recent form has been poor, with the team losing their last three matches. The team's goal difference is -11, with 39 goals scored and 50 conceded. The team's recent form is LLDWD, with their last result being a 1-1 draw with Glenavon FC on August 1st.
