Cliftonville manager Jim Magilton and assistant coach Gerard Lyttle look forward to the Irish Cup semi-final tie against Larne at Windsor Park and discuss breaking the Reds' Irish Cup hoodoo as well as their working relationship.

Don't forget that the second Irish Cup semi-final between Cliftonville and Larne will be available to watch on the BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport website with a 17:30 GMT kick-off at Windsor Park.

The Reds are bidding to reach the final for the first time since 2018 as they look to win the Irish Cup for the first time since 1979, whilst Larne have never won the trophy, finishing as beaten finalists on six occasions.

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Lauren McCann
BBC Sport NI at The Oval

That Joel Cooper goal really knocked the stuffing out of Glentoran, as Linfield, and in particular Kyle McClean, started to dominate the game as the half went on.

A huge second half lies in store for Glentoran, who are seeking to reach their first Irish Cup final since 2020.

The whistle blows and, at the break, Joel Cooper's goal gives Linfield the advantage.

It was a tense and feisty first half in a game which is certainly as competitive as many a 'Big Two Derby' over the years.

A huge second half to come - can the Glens level the tie or will David Healy's men extend their lead?

There will be one minute of additional time.

Here is how Joel Cooper opened the scoring for Linfield with a fine low finish.

It's been a busy opening 40 minutes to this clash - will there be any more drama before the half-time whistle?

What a chance for the away side to double their lead!

Kyle McClean's cross finds Matthew Fitzpatrick at the back post, but his header is wide.

Lauren McCann
BBC Sport NI at The Oval

Back in the team and back with a goal, Joel Cooper showed great composure to react quickest to the poor clearance, keep his strike down and fire home the opener.

How Glentoran will really rue that James Singleton miss now.

Paddy McClean and Josh Archer clash and it's safe to say there were handbags after, but neither player is cautioned.

As we approach the 30-minute-mark, I'm surprised that Lee Tavinder hasn't had to pull out his book.

Just as I typed that, Luke McCullough received the first yellow card of the game for a separate incident. Typical!

Lauren McCann
BBC Sport NI at The Oval

You were just waiting for the net to bulge when James Singleton headed that towards goal, the Glentoran fans in the home end are in disbelief that it didn't go in.

They will hope that chance doesn't come back to haunt them.

How has James Singleton missed that?!

Shay McCartan's free-kick is played across the face of goal by Aidan Wilson, but Singleton can't convert from point-blank range

The free-kick had been awarded after Kirk Millar have fouled McCartan.

The danger is cleared, but only as far as Fuad Sule who under pressure from Joel Cooper, nearly gives the ball away. But to the relief of the home fans, he passes back to Aaron McCarey which gives the Glens time to reset.

Niall McGinn's strike from range takes a deflection and the home side have their first corner of the game.

Can they make it count?

Lauren McCann
BBC Sport NI at The Oval

It's been the blood and thunder start that we expected from both teams, who are just lacking that clinical edge in the final third to make the breakthrough.

Kirk Millar's corner is met by the head of Matthew Fitzpatrick, whose effort is narrowly wide.

A poor kick by Aaron McCarey falls perfectly for Joel Cooper, who travels forward before passing to Josh Archer.

Archer plays the ball across the face of goal with no one able to steer the danger home from point-blank range.

That's a huge chance for the Blues.

Daire O'Connor plays a clever ball into the box, but no one in a white shirt can control the danger.

It's an electric atmosphere here with both sets of supporters certainly making their voices heard.

Unsurprisingly, it's been a feisty start to the game at the Oval with plenty of strong tackles but, so far, no goalscoring opportunities for either side.