The action resumes at Seaview.

One change at the break with Crusader's goalscorer Jacob Blaney replaced by Mal Smith.

We're back underway at the Oval.

No changes for either side at half-time.

Jacob Blaney rifles high into the net to bring the hosts level at Seaview.

The Irish Cup sixth-round Big Two derby between Glentoran and Linfield at the Oval will be streamed live on the BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport website.

The game takes place at 19:45 GMT on Friday, 31 January.

The Glens will be aiming to take a further step towards a first Irish Cup success since 2020 and a 24th in their history while the Blues secured the last of their record 44 wins in the competition in 2021.

The east Belfast side have won three of the four meetings between the sides this season, with their Boxing Day encounter ending in a draw.

Linfield beat Wellington Rec 4-0 in the fifth round while Glentoran came from behind to see off east Belfast rivals H&W Welders 4-2.

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Tomas Cosgrove's header is adjudged to have crossed the line to give Larne the lead at Seaview.

Half-time at the Oval where it remains scoreless.

The hosts have been much the better side but have nothing to show for their efforts.

Sean O'Neill has produced a number of fine saves, principally to deny Cammy Palmer, while Daniel Amos struck the woodwork with a sweet strike seven minutes before the break.

Ballymena United, meanwhile, have yet to feature as an attacking force.

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Not too many chances but two goals late in the half mean that at the break, it's level.

Sean O'Neill dives low to his left to palm away a Cammy Palmer strike on the stroke of half-time.

One additional minutes to be played.

We're into two minutes of additional time.

Daniel Amos sees his free-kick blocked by the Ballymena United wall as far as Cammy Palmer whose deflected shot is gathered by Sean O'Neill at the base of his near post.

Aaron Donnelly is booked for a challenge on Stewart Nixon.

There are handbags after, but no other bookings.

Jimmy Callacher is booked for his reaction to the goal.

The closest we have come to a goal seven minutes from half-time.

Daniel Amos, who has been a constant threat down Glentoran's left, this time cuts in on his less favoured right foot.

From an angle on the edge of the penalty area he curls a delightful effort which beats Ballymena United keeper Sean O'Neill but crashes back to safety off the angle of crossbar and post.

Bad news for Ballymena United fans as Ben Kennedy is unable to continue after treatment and is replaced by Joe Moore on the half hour mark.

Sule, he's fit to continue.

High, wide and not so handsome.

Stewart Nixon plays the ball back for Jordan Forsythe, whose effort is well over the crossbar.

A break in play as a player from each team receives treatment - Fuad Sule from the Glens and Ben Kennedy for the visitors.

Philip Lowry does well to deflect Mark Randall's shot after he had connected with a low corner from Tomas Cosgrove.

Larne can't test Jonny Tuffey through the corner.

Midway through the first half and we await our first goal.

Glentoran have enjoyed the bulk of possession but are yet to really trouble Ballymena United 'keeper Sean O'Neill.