Crusaders 1-3 Glentoran (Results)
Jordan Forsythe header puts Crusaders ahead in 24th minute
Second half goals from substitutes Jenkins, Lindsay and Wassim turn game around
Glentoran up to third with victory; Crusaders stay sixth
FT: Crusaders 1-3 Glentoran
That's it from us this evening as Glentoran come from behind to defeat Crusaders thanks to three goals from three substitutes.
You can read the report from the game here.
We'll be back tomorrow with live updates and in-play clips from the other four Premiership games.
Thanks for joining us tonight. Goodnight!
FT: Crusaders 1-3 Glentoran
Paul Leeman
Former Glentoran captain on BBC iPlayer
As a manager that's what you're hoping for, that the subs turn the game in your favour.
Some of the defending leaves a lot to be desired in my view.
But credit to Glentoran, once they got back on level terms they found a new energy, a new belief, and managed to turn the game on its head.
It's a massive win for them.
Crusaders 1-3 Glentoran
Three replacements, three goals!
Here's how Wass put the gloss on Glentoran's win.
Watch: Wassim Aouachria scores for Glentoran to make it 3-1
Crusaders 1-3 Glentoran
An impressive second half comeback means that Glentoran are the victors at Seaview.
Crusaders 1-3 Glentoran
Crusaders are trying to create some chances in the closing seconds but are struggling to test Daniel Gyollai.
Crusaders 1-3 Glentoran
There will be five minutes of additional time.
Crusaders 1-3 Glentoran
Declan Devine will have been a happy man as the second of his replacements put his team in the lead.
Here's Charlie Lindsay's finish that put the east Belfast side ahead.
Watch: Charlie Lindsay scores for Glentoran to make it 2-1
Crusaders 1-3 Glentoran
Ross Clarke's free-kick from just outside the box is gathered by Daniel Gyollai as we enter the final few minutes of the second half
Crusaders 1-3 Glentoran
Here's the first of three of goals from Glentoran substitutes as Jordan Jenkins gets the visitors back on level terms.
Watch: Jordan Jenkins scores for Glentoran to make it 1-1
Crusaders 1-3 Glentoran
Ryan Donnelly and Jordan Owens are introduced for Jordan Forsythe and Kieran Offord.
Wassim -83 mins
Jordan Jenkin's strong strike is palmed away by Jonny Tuffey but Wassim is alert from point-blank range to steer home the rebound.
Declan Devine will be delighted with the impact his substitutions have made this evening.
Image source, Press EyeCrusaders 1-2 Glentoran
What a chance for the home side to level the game!
Ross Clarke nods Jarlath O'Rourke's cross back for Philip Lowry but he can't steer his header home.
Crusaders 1-2 Glentoran
Aaron Wightman makes way for Harry Murphy as Glentoran make another switch.
Crusaders 1-2 Glentoran
Paul Leeman
Former Glentoran captain on BBC iPlayer
I don't think he [Charlie Lindsay] gets great contact, he slices across it and it goes past Jonny Tuffey
Great moment for Glentoran. Crusaders will be shell-shocked.
You're always hoping when you bring the substitutions on that they can make an impact and they've certainly done that.
Crusaders 1-2 Glentoran
What a last five minutes this has been from the away side.
Can Declan Caddell's side respond?
Charlie Lindsay- 76mins
Glentoran take the lead and it's another substitute with the goal!
Wassim does well to keep possession on the left wing sends the ball across for Charlie Lindsay, whose curling strike sails over Jonny Tuffey.
Image source, Press EyeCrusaders 1-1 Glentoran
Paul Leeman
Former Glentoran captain on BBC iPlayer
Credit to Jenkins, he gets a good touch, he's alive in the box, and he has the composure to poke it past Jonny Tuffey.
Jordan Jenkins- 73mins
The away side level the game!
Aaron Wightman's cross into the box is headed away by Jimmy Callacher, but his attempted clearance falls for Jordan Jenkins with the substitute palming the ball down before firing home.
Crusaders 1-0 Glentoran
Kieran Offord finds space outside the box and sends a strike just wide of the left hand post.
I'd say that's the best chance of the second half, although there isn't that much competition!
Crusaders 1-0 Glentoran
Kieran Offord is cautioned for a foul on substitute Jordan Jenkins.
Watch: Second-half comeback helps Glens stun Crues
Glentoran recovered from a one-goal deficit to beat Crusaders 3-1 at Seaview and move into third place in the Irish Premiership table table ahead of Saturday's programme of fixtures.
Three Glens players scored goals after coming on as second-half substitutes.
Jordan Forsythe headed the hosts ahead from a corner midway through the first half but Jordan Jenkins sparked the visitors' revival when he stabbed the ball home on 73 minutes to level.
Charlie Lindsay's strike three minutes later nudged the east Belfast side in front and Wassim Aouachria made sure of the three points when he steered home the rebound after Jenkins' initial shot with seven minutes remaining.
On Saturday, leaders Linfield are at home to Coleraine, second-placed Cliftonville travel to Portadown, Ballymena United are at home to Dungannon Swifts and Carrick Rangers host Loughgall.
It was a frantic opening 20 minutes with both sides having half chances, but neither stopper was forced to make a meaningful save.
The home side broke the deadlock when Forsythe beat his marker and leapt to connect with Jarlath O'Rourke's corner.
Glentoran nearly cancelled that strike out instantly after Jonny Tuffey made a good save to deny a goal-bound header from Danny Amos. However, David Fisher was able to control the rebound with his effort cleared off the line by Jimmy Callacher.
Dylan Connolly and Amos then fired off target as a half of few chances drew to a close.
The start of the second half followed the same pattern, with chances at a premium and Daniel Larmour's effort from the edge of the box being gathered by Daniel Gyollai the first chance after the restart.
Offord then weaved his way round multiple white shirts after connecting with Jordan Stewart's cross, but sent his resulting strike just wide.
Declan Devine's side levelled the game when Callacher's attempted clearance of Aaron Wightman's delivery fell to Jenkins and he cleverly chested the ball down before poking home.
Glentoran took the lead just three minutes later after Wassim played a one-two with Jenkins and delivered the ball to the edge of the box for the onrushing fellow Lindsay, who sent a curling strike over stopper Tuffey.
Crusaders then had a huge chance to level the game, but Philip Lowry was unable to nod home Ross Clarke's header.
Glentoran sealed the three points as Wassim got on the scoresheet himself after Jenkins' effort was palmed away by Tuffey and the predatory Glens player was able to convert the rebound from point-blank range.
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Linfield | 18 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 35 | 16 | 19 | 38 |
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| 2 | Cliftonville | 18 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 27 | 17 | 10 | 31 |
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| 3 | Glentoran | 20 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 24 | 19 | 5 | 31 |
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| 4 | Dungannon Swifts | 19 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 26 | 23 | 3 | 30 |
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| 5 | Portadown | 18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 25 | 19 | 6 | 28 |
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| 6 | Crusaders | 18 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 23 | 23 | 0 | 27 |
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| 7 | Ballymena United | 18 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 22 | 22 | 0 | 27 |
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| 8 | Coleraine | 19 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 32 | 27 | 5 | 26 |
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| 9 | Larne | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 22 |
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| 10 | Carrick Rangers | 18 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 20 | 30 | -10 | 18 |
|
| 11 | Glenavon | 19 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 14 | 28 | -14 | 16 |
|
| 12 | Loughgall | 19 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 20 | 48 | -28 | 12 |
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Manager: Declan Caddell
Manager: Declan Devine
Manager: Declan Caddell
Manager: Declan Devine
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