Glens beat Blues to progress as holders Carrick bow out
Glentoran are the comfortable 3-1 victors over Linfield at the Oval in the first round of the County Antrim Shield, while holders Carrick Rangers exited after being defeated by Crusaders.
Linfield suffered a 3-1 defeat at Glentoran in the County Antrim Shield first round. Jordan Jenkins scored two goals in the first six minutes to give the home side an early lead. Charlie Chapman's goal threatened a Linfield comeback, but Cal Weatherup's goal secured the win for Glentoran. In the penalty shootout, Glentoran beat holders Carrick Rangers 5-4, advancing to the next round.
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