'Goal feels a bit like a sucker punch' - McAree

Dungannon manager Rodney McAree says he is 'really disappointed' after his side's 1-0 defeat against Cliftonville at Solitude.

After a goalless first half, Joe Gormley netted the only goal of the game in the 64th minute to continue Cliftonville's unbeaten run so far this season.

"Really disappointed for the boys as they put a great shift in," McAree told BBC Sport NI.

"We came here and we expressed ourselves and we played. We had quite a few opportunities and we hit the crossbar twice. You probably feel you haven’t got your just rewards.

"Joe Gormley has scored goals all his career and unfortunately tonight we have been on the end of one and it feels a bit like a sucker punch."

The result means that Dungannon are still looking for their first victory of the season after picking up one point in their opening three games.

"I think we have done really well; we have been competitive in all three games," McAree added.

"If we continue going about our business in the manner we did tonight, we’ll pick up points.

"We have just got to believe in what we are doing and stay focused and deliver the performance we did tonight."