Glentoran secure 3‑1 victory over Linfield, lift Carrick Rangers to early elimination

Jenkins double shoots down youthful Blues

The home side seized control early, netting two goals within minutes—Jordan Jenkins opened the scoring within two minutes despite stiff defending, followed shortly by Daniel Larmour converting a crisp free‑kick from close range for his second tally of the day.

After an early lull, Dan Larmour delivered a poignant converted strike from Ryan Cooney’s free‑kick, driving the gap bigger as Glentoran consolidated their advantage.

At Seaview, Jacob Blaney and Owen Wardell powered the Crusaders to a comfortable haul early on, but a frantic five‑minute surge from the visitors after halftime forced the competition to a penalty‑shootout.

In the end, Declan Caddell’s side edged on through dramatic moments, prevailing 5‑4 on the spot kicks and securing their passage to the next stage.

Scores elsewhere

Ballymacash Rangers 0‑6 Ballymena United

Cliftonville 4‑0 Knockbreda

Ballyclare Comrades 4‑5 Ards

H&W Welders 0‑4 Bangor

Larne 4‑0 Newington

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