Declan McManus seeks to exact maximum revenge following Kirk Millar's foul just outside Linfield's penalty area but his free-kick just doesn't come down in time and goes narrowly over David Walsh's crossbar.

David Fisher ignores team-mate Danny Amos bursting outside him on the left flank to cut inside and fire a low shot but it's straight down the throat of Rohan Ferguson.

A rare instance of either keeper being meaningfully tested so far.

Kirk Millar becomes the first player to be yellow carded for a hefty challenge on Declan McManus.

Joe Gormley isolates Ben Murdock out wide, trying to twist and turn his way through.

The Loughgall captain stands tall and muscles Gormley off the ball before hammering a no-nonsense clearance upfield. Strong, assured stuff from the Villagers’ skipper.

Alex Henderson gets down low to gather Jay Boyd's shot from range.

That's Crusaders' first shot on target of the game.

Jonny Addis spots a gap and surges forward, looking to latch onto Rory Hale’s clever flick over the top.

For a moment, it opens up, but Zach Woosley recovers to clear the danger for the Mid-Ulster side.

Jarlath O'Rourke's free-kick sails out of play.

It's not been the most exciting game so far!

Rory Hale works a short corner with Luke Conlan, drifting inside for a low, curling strike towards the near post.

It’s well placed but lacks the power to trouble Berraat Turker, who drops down to gather comfortably.

Glentoran attack down the left with Danny Amos crossing to Jordan Jenkins.

the striker initially takes a poor first touch but still has time to set himself but he miscues his effort wide of the target.

Danny Wallace brings down Harry Franklin and the bookings are now level at Stangmore Park.

Ryan Waide floats his deep free-kick towards the back post, but Odhran Casey does well to rise highest and nod it clear.

He’s clattered immediately after by Ben Murdock, and the referee doesn’t hesitate — free-kick to the Reds and a chance to reset.

Larne break quickly on the right with Dylan Sloan bursting away from Marcus Kane - who, remember, is on a yellow card - and then rolling the ball across the face of goal but he doesn't get sufficient purchase on his delivery and Glens keeper Daniel Gyollai is able to gather.

Jamie Glackin tries his luck from distance after Aidan Tejada breaks up a Linfield move but the stand-in skipper is unable to get his effort on target.

Shea Kearney swings a cross into the box, and Luke Conlan recycles it smartly back into the danger area.

Ryan Curran challenges for the loose ball, but clatters into Berraatt Turker in the process. Free-kick to the Villagers, and a welcome breather for their keeper.

Callumn Morrison has looked lively in the opening half an hour for the visitors and he tests Max Little with a shot from distance which the big 'keeper is able to deal with.

Half an hour in and this game has become a cagey affair.

Jarlath O'Rourke is cautioned for bringing down Thomas Maguire just outside the box.

Kealan Dillon has two goes at the free-kick, but both his efforts hit the Crusaders wall.

Another booking for the home side as Shay McCartan is cautioned by referee Ian McNabb.

Portadown fans not happy with both yellow cards awarded against their players.

Cliftonville think they’ve doubled their lead — but the flag’s up!

Shea Kearney with a fine touch and finish to beat Berraat Turker, only for Joe Gormley to poke it over the line from a yard out.

Offside is the call. Jim Magilton offers a rueful shake of the head on the touchline. It looked like Kearney's effort was waiting to hit the back of the net.