Institute hopes of a promotion play-off spot were boosted with a deserved 3-1 over nearest rivals Larne at Inver Park tonight.
The win brings the Derry side level on points with the Co Antrim side with a game in hand.
Aaron Harkin (pictured) put the visitors in front in the 36th minute.
Two goals in two minutes from Alex Pomeroy and Jamie McIntyre secured the crucial win for Kevin Deery’s side whose unbeaten run in the league stretches back to November.
Larne grabbed a consolation goal late on.
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