1. YELLOW CARDpublished at 21:47 Greenwich Mean Time 3 December 2024

    Crusaders 3-2 Dungannon Swifts

    Robbie Weir goes into the book for a cynical foul in Crusaders' territory. The midfielder was taking no chances as the Swifts looked to build momentum in search of another equalizer.

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    GOAL - Crusaders 3-2 Dungannon Swiftspublished at 21:44 Greenwich Mean Time 3 December 2024

    Kieran Offord - 92 mins

    What a finish early in extra time!

    Kieran Offord produces a moment of magic, unleashing an unstoppable strike that arrows into the bottom corner past a helpless Patrick Solis Grogan.

    The Crues striker has been a real thorn in the side of the Dungannon defence all evening and may have just won this cup tie with a sublime finish.

  3. KICK-OFFpublished at 21:42 Greenwich Mean Time 3 December 2024

    Crusaders 2-2 Dungannon Swifts

    Extra time is underway at Seaview as Philip Lowry gets proceedings started for the home side.

    Both teams will be looking to find a winner and avoid the lottery of penalties in this BetMcLean Cup quarter-final.

  4. FULL-TIMEpublished at 21:40 Greenwich Mean Time 3 December 2024

    Linfield 0-1 Glentoran

    Joel Cooper blazes over with the last kick of the game to spark ecstatic scenes in the away end as Glentoran are into the quarter final of the Bet McLean Cup at the expense of the holders to face Ballymena United.

    They are now three from three against their bitter rivals who just can't get the better of the men from the east.

    David Healy follows Ben McMaster down the tunnel to no doubt ask some questions but he will be facing more questions after this defeat.

  5. Postpublished at 21:39 Greenwich Mean Time 3 December 2024

    Linfield 0-1 Glentoran

    Chris Johns pumps a free kick into the box with everyone in blue in the vicinity. Jonathan Russell survives a handball shout but the Glens are still under pressure!

  6. EXTRA TIMEpublished at 21:38 Greenwich Mean Time 3 December 2024

    Crusaders 2-2 Dungannon Swifts

    Crusaders and SwiftsImage source, Inpho

    An enthralling 90 minutes comes to a close at Seaview, with nothing to separate these sides in this BetMcLean Cup quarter-final.

    The Crues looked in control after goals from Harry Jewitt-White and Kieran Offord, but John McGovern's first-half strike and Leo Alves' late penalty rebound have forced extra time.

    Both teams will now face an additional 30 minutes to decide who progresses to the semi-finals.

  7. INJURY TIMEpublished at 21:36 Greenwich Mean Time 3 December 2024

    Linfield 0-1 Glentoran

    Five added minutes for Linfield to claw their way back in this game. David Healy has sent Ben Hall up front to try to cause some mayhem.

  8. CLOSE!published at 21:36 Greenwich Mean Time 3 December 2024

    Crusaders 2-2 Dungannon Swifts

    Jordan Stewart thinks he's won it for the Crues!

    The midfielder works space for a low shot that beats Patrick Solis Grogan, but Danny Wallace produces a magnificent goal-line clearance to keep the scores level.

    Hearts in mouths for the visiting faithful as we approach the final whistle.

  9. SUBSTITUTIONSpublished at 21:35 Greenwich Mean Time 3 December 2024

    Linfield 0-1 Glentoran

    A change each as Rhys Annett replaces Ethan McGee for Linfield while Jonathan Russell is on for Jay Donnelly for the Glens.

  10. Postpublished at 21:34 Greenwich Mean Time 3 December 2024

    Crusaders 2-2 Dungannon Swifts

    Andy Mitchell almost catches Jonny Tuffey off guard, unleashing a powerful half-volley that flashes into the side netting.

    A moment of quick thinking from the former Coleraine forward that had the Crusaders keeper scrambling.

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    GOAL Linfield 0-1 Glentoranpublished at 21:32 Greenwich Mean Time 3 December 2024

    James Douglas - 87mins

    Late drama at Windsor! Fuad Sule's cross from the right is headed away by Ben Hall but it lands at the feet of James Douglas on the edge of the box.

    His effort takes a deflection on the way through which wrong-foots Chris Johns and sparks wild scenes in the away end.

  12. Postpublished at 21:31 Greenwich Mean Time 3 December 2024

    Linfield 0-0 Glentoran

    The Blues go up the other end and it's that man Cooper again who almost catches out Daniel Gyollai at his near post but the Hungarian stopper tips it around the post.

    The corner eventually works its way back to Cooper who goes down in the box half-heartedly claiming a penalty which is waved away by Ben McMaster.

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    GOAL - Crusaders 2-2 Dungannon Swiftspublished at 21:29 Greenwich Mean Time 3 December 2024

    Leo Alves - 85 mins

    Leo Alves celebratesImage source, Inpho

    Incredible scenes at Seaview!

    Lewis Barr's rash challenge on Gael Bigiramana gives Dungannon a lifeline as referee Tim Marshall points to the spot.

    Kealan Dillon steps up, but Jonny Tuffey produces a brilliant save to his right.

    The Crues' joy is short-lived; however, Leo Alves shows great anticipation to pounce on the rebound, slamming the ball home before the defence can react.

  14. Postpublished at 21:29 Greenwich Mean Time 3 December 2024

    Linfield 0-0 Glentoran

    Aaron Wightman pickpockets Joel Cooper and goes for a gallop down the right. He threads a ball through for Jordan Jenkins whose cutback is cannoned off his own man by Matthew Orr and out for a corner which is dealt with.

  15. PENALTY - Dungannon Swiftspublished at 21:28 Greenwich Mean Time 3 December 2024

    Crusaders 2-1 Dungannon Swifts

  16. Postpublished at 21:27 Greenwich Mean Time 3 December 2024

    Crusaders 2-1 Dungannon Swifts

    The game has entered something of a lull with seven minutes remaining.

    Crusaders are content to manage their lead, while Dungannon struggles to create clear openings despite their attacking changes.

  17. Postpublished at 21:26 Greenwich Mean Time 3 December 2024

    Linfield 0-0 Glentoran

    Joel Cooper, who has recovered from the afore-mentioned ailment whips a corner into the back post where Matthew Orr stretches to head it goal bound. Matt Fitzpatrick is closing in but Daniel Gyollai holds on.

    Ten minutes of normal time remaining. Give us a thumbs up if you think we're heading for extra-time!

  18. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 21:21 Greenwich Mean Time 3 December 2024

    Linfield 0-0 Glentoran

    Declan Devine rolls the dice with his first sub of the night on 75 minutes. He replaces Dylan Connolly with Jordan Jenkins for more firepower up top.

  19. Postpublished at 21:20 Greenwich Mean Time 3 December 2024

    Linfield 0-0 Glentoran

    Joel Cooper's corner is headed wide by Euan East but, worryingly, the corner taker is now limping. He puts a hand up to the bench presumably signalling he is OK but we'll keep an eye on that.

  20. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 21:19 Greenwich Mean Time 3 December 2024

    Crusaders 2-1 Dungannon Swifts

    Another change from Rodney McAree as Bobby-Jack McAleese comes on for Tomas Galvin.