County Antrim Shield Final: Carrick Rangers Take on Cliftonville

KICK-OFF Carrick Rangers 0-1 Cliftonville The second half is under way at Seaview. One change for Carrick Rangers as Matthew Snoddy makes way for Adam Lecky. A switch that hints at a more direct approach from Stephen Baxter’s side. HALF-TIME Glentoran 2-0 Strabane Athletic Half-time at the Oval where the Premiership side lead 2-0 thanks to goals from Jordan Stewart and Pat Hoban. Stewart opened the scoring midway inside the half when he swept home Danny Amos' cross and skipper for the night Hoban tapped home from close range in added time to double the home team's advantage. Strabane Athletic have competed well but find themselves with a mountain to climb in the second half. HALF-TIME Carrick Rangers 0-1 Cliftonville Half-time at Seaview, where Ryan Curran’s early strike separates the sides. Jim Magilton's side may have had the dream start, but Carrick have had their moments without truly troubling PJ Morrison. Still all to play for in this County Antrim Shield final. Post Carrick Rangers 0-1 Cliftonville Danny Gibson drifts in behind the Cliftonville back line and latches onto a long ball before flashing a low cross into the six-yard box, but it’s straight at PJ Morrison. A promising move that fizzles out all too easily. Stewart finds the net for Glentoran Glentoran 1-0 Strabane Athletic Jordan Stewart was back in the squad on Saturday and he's back among the goals tonight. Here's how the attacker gave the Glens the lead at the Oval. Post Glentoran 1-0 Strabane Athletic What a chance for Strabane Athletic to level - and what a left-off for Glentoran! Daniel Larmour completely misjudges a long ball forward, allowing Niall McGinley to run on to the ball. One on one with goalkeeper Billy Crellin, the midfielder tries an ambitious chip from just inside the penalty area. His effort goes just the wrong side of the crossbar - much to home supporters' relief. Post Carrick Rangers 0-1 Cliftonville Rory Hale’s corner causes problems and eventually breaks to Jonny Addis lurking at the back post. He hits it first time through a crowd, but Scott Pengelly reacts sharply to get down and smother. Post Carrick Rangers 0-1 Cliftonville Reece Jordan picks out Joe Gormley wide on the left, and the striker cuts inside with intent. He lets fly with a low drive, but Jimmy Callacher gets in the way to deflect it behind for a corner. Post Carrick Rangers 0-1 Cliftonville Billy-Joe Burns swings in a cross from the right and finds Benjamin Buchanan-Rolleston peeling away at the back post, but the header glances wide. A decent opening for the east Antrim side. GOAL - Glentoran 1-0 Strabane Athletic Jordan Stewart (21 mins) Strabane Athletic goalkeeper Shane O'Gara has made a number of fine saves in the opening quarter but he is powerless to prevent Jordan Stewart firing the Glens into the lead midway through the opening half. Danny Amos, not for the first time, makes ground down the left and when he crosses into the box Stewart simply sweeps the ball home first time with his left foot from 12 yards, giving the keeper no chance.