Defeat against Glenavon 'a wake up call' - Devine

Glentoran advanced to the last eight of the BetMcLean Cup midweek

Glentoran manager Declan Devine said his side's 3-1 loss against basement side Glenavon was a "wake up call".

David McDaid scored twice in the first half to give the Lurgan Blues the lead at the break before Paul McGovern extended their advantage on 71 minutes.

Ryan Cooney did score for the Glens six minutes later, but the away side couldn't stage a late comeback.

"It is just a wake up call for us," Devine told BBC Sport NI.

"We had them warned all week that this is a tricky venue and [it] was going to be a difficult game.

"I am really angry, frustrated and disappointed."

The result is Glentoran's second defeat of the season with the Glens sitting third in the table after 13 games.

As for the Lurgan Blues, the victory is their second win of the campaign with Michael O'Connor's side remaining seven points adrift at the bottom of the table.

"I also have to take responsibility for changing the shape this week and a different formation, it didn't work out," Devine continued.

"It was schoolboy stuff at times. I think we had three chances from a yard or two out and we didn't take the opportunity.

"A really frustrating day, one that we need to digest and one that we have to take lessons from."