KICK-OFFpublished at 20:50 Greenwich Mean Time 3 December 2024
Linfield 0-0 Glentoran
Linfield get us underway playing left to right. No personnel changes from either side at the break but both know they need to improve in the second half.
Mark Strange and Mark Jones
Linfield 0-0 Glentoran
Linfield get us underway playing left to right. No personnel changes from either side at the break but both know they need to improve in the second half.
Crusaders 2-1 Dungannon Swifts
We're back underway at Seaview for the second half, with Declan Caddell forced into a change during the break.
Jacob Blaney comes on to replace Daniel Larmour, who received treatment late in the first half.
The hosts looking to protect their 2-1 advantage in this cup tie.
HT: Crusaders 2-1 Dungannon Swifts
John McGovern's strike - which escaped the grasp of Crues keeper Jonny Tuffey - has given the Swifts renewed hope at Seaview.
John McGovern finds the net for Dungannon Swifts to make it 2-1
Linfield 0-0 Glentoran
Ben McMaster's whistle brings to an end a first half that some Linfield fans clearly did not enjoy judging by the smattering of boos from the South Stand.
There needs to be a pick up from both sides in the second half as you can smell extra-time in the air already.
Crusaders 2-1 Dungannon Swifts
A lively first half in north Belfast sees the hosts take a slender lead into the break.
Harry Jewitt-White's spectacular volley and Kieran Offord's close-range finish put the home side in control before John McGovern pulled one back for the Swifts.
All to play for in this BetMcLean Cup quarter-final.
Crusaders 2-1 Dungannon Swifts
Kealan Dillon delivers an inviting free-kick from out wide that Danny Wallace meets with a firm header, but Jonny Tuffey shows good alertness to come off his line and punch clear.
Linfield 0-0 Glentoran
A first card of the night as Ethan McGee is cautioned for catching Aaron Wightman with a high boot.
Crusaders 2-1 Dungannon Swifts
A brief pause in play as Daniel Larmour receives medical attention.
The defender, who provided that excellent assist earlier for Kieran Offord's goal, is down getting treatment from the physio following a coming together at a corner.
Linfield 0-0 Glentoran
We are into three added minutes here at Windsor Park. Is there time for something for either side before the break?
Crusaders 2-1 Dungannon Swifts
Right place, right time for Kieran Offord as he doubles Crusaders' lead over the Swifts.
Kieran Offord doubles Crusaders' lead
John McGovern - 41 mins
The visitors find a lifeline!
Tomas Galvin picks out John McGovern in the penalty area, and the forward makes no mistake, sliding the ball past Jonny Tuffey.
The Crusader's goalkeeper will be disappointed not to have kept it out, getting a hand to the shot but being unable to prevent it from finding the back of the net.
Game on at Seaview.
Linfield 0-0 Glentoran
An enforced change for Linfield as Scot Whiteside limps off to be replaced by Matthew Orr.
He will go into right back, pushing Ethan McGee into midfield and Chris Shields back into centre half.
Linfield 0-0 Gentoran
Another wild Glentoran effort, this time from James Singleton as he sends the ball into the empty seats in the Railway End.
However, Declan Devine's men ae starting to get more joy out of this Linfield defence. They just need more composure.
Crusaders 2-0 Dungannon Swifts
An enforced change for the Crues as Harry Franklin limps off with what appears to be an injury.
Jordan Stewart enters the fray - an experienced replacement for Declan Caddell's side, who still hold their commanding two-goal advantage.
Linfield 0-0 Glentoran
A spell of Glentoran pressure that started with a corner ends with Aaron Wightman seeing his name in lights but swiping his long range effort well wide.
Just over ten minutes until the break here at Windsor Park.
Crusaders 2-0 Dungannon Swifts
Half an hour on the clock, and Rodney McAree has seen enough as both James Knowles and Leon Boyd make way for Kealan Dillon and Leo Alves.
A bold move from the Swifts' boss, who'll be hoping to change the momentum of this cup tie.
Crusaders 2-0 Dungannon Swifts
Fizzing half-volley from Harry Jewitt-White to open the scoring at Seaview.
Harry Jewitt-White opens the scoring for Crues
Crusaders 2-0 Dungannon Swifts
Another defensive lapse from Danny Wallace as his miscued header falls perfectly for Philip Lowry.
The midfielder strikes it cleanly on the volley, but his effort is straight at Patrick Solis Grogan, who palms it away.
Linfield 0-0 Glentoran
Linfield are getting some joy down the left but the delivery that follows does not match the initial quality.
Meanwhile, James Singleton draws the ire of the home support after a coming-together with Chris McKee. He then engages in some polite conversation with Blues fans as he is sent to the side line to adjust the tape on his socks.
Crusaders 2-0 Dungannon Swifts
Tempers flare as Harry Franklin and John McGovern engage in some off-the-ball pushing and pulling.
Referee Tim Marshall is quick to intervene, brandishing yellow cards to both players.