McAree: ‘We have to defend leads better’

COLERAINE manager Rodney McAree speaks to Aaron O’Neill after the Bannsiders were knocked out of the League Cup…

The Stripes led twice during the fixture but failed to see the game out at 3-2 in extra-time and were punished as the Glens triumphed 3-2 on spot-kicks.

McAree hailed his players’ performance as ‘exceptional’ but was left frustrated that they couldn’t progress to the next round.

The manager also previews this weekend’s clash against Institute.