Star-man Andy bags four in Linfield's stellar show at Stangmore
Blues go nine clear at top of Danske Bank Premiership after 5-0 win over Dungannon Swifts
Andy Waterworth grabbed the 10th hat-trick of his Linfield career after scoring four goals in his side's 5-0 drubbing of Dungannon Swifts last night (Friday).
The striker was in superlative form as the Blues ran riot at Stangmore Park.
The win means they are now nine points clear at the top of the Danske Bank Premiership - and pretty much out of sight as far as the title race is concerned.
Linfield went on the attack from the start with the superb Jordan Stewart (pictured below) continually creating havoc for the Swifts defence.
And within minutes, his sublime cross found Waterworth who headed home the opener.
From then on, it was a Blues masterclass with skill, finesse and goals aplenty.
Another Waterworth strike followed quickly before Jimmy Callacher got himself on the scoresheet.
Two further goals from Waterworth completed the rout
Dungannon Swifts: Moran, Hegarty, Wilson, Armstrong, Hughes, McElroy, Teggart, O'Rourke, Patton, Lowe, Smyth subs Addis (not used), McGinty (not used), Hutchinson (not used), Lafferty (replaced Smyth 58), Campbell (replaced Patton 77), Ferrin (not used), Carvill (replaced Hughes 75)
Linfield: Deane, Robinson, Callacher, Waterworth, Cooper, Stewart, Kearns, Mulgrew, A. Mitchell, Quinn, Casement subs C. Mitchell (not used), Stafford (not used), Millar (replaced Stewart 76), Clarke (not used), Fallon (replaced A. Mitchell 71), McGivern (not used), Cervenka (replaced Waterworth 76)
Referee: Keith Kennedy