Dungannon Swifts boss Rodney McAree was pleased that his side used their “experience and know how” in their 4-0 win against Carrick Rangers.
John McGovern gave the Swifts the lead before Kealan Dillon added a stunning second.
Joe Crowe saw red for Carrick before late goals from Andrew Mitchell and Leon Boyd secured the win which moves the Swifts up to third in the table.
Despite the victory, McAree knows there is still room for improvement in his squad, particularly after their first half showing.
“I’m very pleased, but I thought first half was our poorest performance of the season we gave the ball away repeatedly and were poor in possession,” he told BBC Sport NI.
“I thought Carrick didn’t deserve to be going in at half-time 2-0 but after the sending off we controlled proceedings, did what we needed to do saw the game out and got another couple.
“I’m delighted with the performance after the sending off as we showed a bit of experience and know how, passed the ball well and that is all we can ask.”
McAree admitted he sympathised with his Carrick counterpart Stuart King as Dungannon scored their opener against the run of play.
“I felt for Stuarty as they looked like the team more likely to take the lead before we get a free-kick and John McGovern reacts to a ball across the box and we find ourselves ahead,” McAree explained.
“Then for the second goal Kealan Dillon does what Kealan Dillon sometimes does he lets fly from 25-yards and finds the top corner and we’re surprised to find ourselves 2-0 up.”
The Swifts have only lost one of their last five league games, but McAree is not getting carried away by their promising start to the campaign.
“It’s been a fantastic start to the season, our goal difference is positive, but we need to stay grounded and continue to be competitive.”