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Glentoran Women hit Linfield for six to open up lead at top of Premiership table

Glentoran Women hit Linfield for six to open up lead at top of Premiership table

While the Glens showed their quality in moving three points clear at the top of the Sports Direct Women's Premiership, the Blues learned just where they are in comparison to those who will fight it out for the title.
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