The match, which had been dubbed United for United day by supporters, smashed the league’s attendance record.
From Evening News:
‘A crowd of 3,808 packed into
The Reds however had to wait until the 28th minute for the breakthrough.
Jos Mitten was fouled on the edge of the box and from the free-kick Darren Lyons fired through the wall, giving the keeper little chance.
United stepped up a gear and hit Daisy Hill with three goals in five minutes.
Mitten headed home on 32 minutes after a good cross from
On 37 minutes Mitten, who was to be named man of the match, beat the offside trap and when his shot was parried by the keeper Rory Patterson slotted the ball home to make it four.
The second half was less dramatic on the goals front with United frequently frustrated by the linesman's flag and by an improved performance from Daisy Hill.
Adie Orr became the fifth different scorer after 54 minutes.
Both sides had goals disallowed before Orr scored his second after 84 minutes with a screamer from 25 yards flying into the top of the net.