Glentoran Women kicked-off the new campaign with a professional 2-0 win away at Lisburn Ladies in the Boyle Sports Women’s Cup on Wednesday evening.

Last season’s league champions were determined to start where they had left off last term and took an early lead when Demi Vance finished off a good move with only 12 minutes on the clock.

The visitors added a second in the 39th minute with Kascie Weir providing the finish this time after more neat build-up play.

The second half was a tighter affair but Glentoran stood firm and were even able to rotate the squad with several substitutions with one eye on Saturday’s All-Island Cup tie against Bohemians.

It only took the Glens 12 minutes to get themselves in front at the Bluebell Stadium as Jenna McKearney produced a superb touch and pass to pick out Vance at the back post, who finished with aplomb.

The visitors doubled their advantage six minutes before the break as Aimee Kerr produced a neat bit of skill before picking out Weir to slot home.

Glentoran held their two-goal lead going into half-time which gave them a good platform going into the second half.

Manager Kim Turner shuffled her pack ahead of the hour mark with Jess Foy, Nadene Caldwell and debutant Gracie Conway replaced by Clodagh Maguire, Kelly Bailie and Rachel Rogan respectively.

The league champions were well in control in the final half hour and made another change with 13 minutes to go as Ellie Butler replaced goal scorer Weir.

The Glens defence stood firm in the closing stages to kick-off the Boyle Sports Women’s Cup campaign with a win.

Lisburn Ladies 0 – 2 Glentoran Women

Starting XI: Scott, Loughran, Foy, Keenan, Caldwell, Kerr, Vance, Conway, Weir, McKearney, Crompton.

Subs: Conway, Rogan, Butler, Bailie, Maguire, Gardner, Timoney.