Conor McKendry races onto a clipped ball in-behind and attempts to chip the on-rushing Mark Byrne, but strikes Paddy Burns in the face and the ball goes behind for a corner.

Incredible luck for Michael O'Connor’s men.

David Jeffrey
Former Linfield & Ballymena manager on BBC iPlayer

Rodney McAree has got his tactics 100% right, it is a very solid performance thus far. The Glentoran fans are understandably frustrated, Glentoran can't find a way through. Pat Hoban hasn't had his usual influence on the game.

Referee Shane Andrews brings a halt to proceedings at The Oval.

It's not being unfair to suggest it hasn't been 45 minutes that will live long in the memory.

Ciaran Coll's teasing cross for Glentoran goes to the back post where there's an awkward collision between Glentoran's Liam Burt and Dungannon keeper Declan Dunne.

Thankfully both players are fit to continue.

The injury forces a change for Gary Haveron as Sean Graham is unable to continue and makes way for James Simpson, who slots straight into left-back.

There is concern for the hosts as Sean Graham goes to ground clutching the back of his leg.

It looks like a potential hamstring issue for the defender, and the medical team races onto the pitch to assess the damage.

Jack Malone stands over another free-kick in almost the exact same spot as his earlier one.

He adjusts his aim this time and keeps it down, but the ball flies straight into the midriff of Rohan Ferguson.

Shane McEleney fires off target from a snap-shot, prompting some exasperated sighs from the home stand.

Jack Malone tries a different approach with his corner, laying the ball out to the edge of the box where Oran O'Kane waits in acres of space.

It is a clever routine, but O'Kane leans back as he strikes it first time, sending the effort sailing harmlessly over the crossbar.

Dungannon's Tiernan Kelly tugs Liam Burt back by the arm as the Glentoran player breaks forward.

Referee Shane Andrews awards a free kick but keeps his cards in his pocket on this occasion.

Conor McKendry attempts to unlock the Glenavon defence with a delicate flick over the top for Paul O'Neill to chase.

It is a smart idea, but Mark Byrne is equal to it, racing off his line to gather the ball before the striker can pounce.

When Glentoran's players receive the ball and look up, they see two banks of blue shirts gathered in front of them.

Dungannon have been extremely well organised and the home side have rarely looked like breaking them down thus far.

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Incredible scenes as the woodwork shakes at both ends!

Mark Randall delivers a teasing free-kick which Matt Ridley steers into the danger zone. Tiarnan O'Connor looks certain to open the scoring from close range, but his effort crashes back off the upright.

Corey Smith swings the corner in, and Michael O'Connor meets it with a firm header that beats everyone, only to rattle the crossbar.

The away side comes inches from taking the lead, but the woodwork comes to the rescue.

Tiarnan O'Connor shows a lovely touch to kill the ball on the edge of the box before getting his volley away, but it lacks the power to trouble Mark Byrne, who gathers comfortably for the away side.

Liam Burt tries his luck with a very ambitious snap-shot which flies off target.

We're half an hour in and this game could desperately do with a spark.

Jack Malone stands over a free-kick 25 yards out.

It is a rare chance for Michael O’Connor’s men to threaten, but the midfielder curls his effort just over the bar. Rohan Ferguson looked fairly comfortable watching that one sail by.

Caolan Marron is fit to continue and play resumes.

Now there's an injury concern for Dungannon as Caolan Marron is receiving treatment.