Gary Hamilton grabbed the headlines again today, as his goal scoring exploits were the biggest difference between the two teams in this hard fought and competitive early-season match.

But it was the home side who started brightly in the blustery conditions, forcing Dougherty into a smart save from Ward's long-range effort in the opening minutes.

And a few minutes later, it was former Glenman, Gary Browne, threatening Dougherty's goal from a free kick, but a strong defensive wall averted any danger.

The Glens then started to come more into the match, and began taking more control of the ball and dictating the tempo of the match.

It wasn't long before Hamilton took centre stage, but it wasn't until he suffered following a clash of heads in the centre circle. Thankfully, Hamilton was able to continue, and within a few minutes, the ball was in the back of the home net.

A neat interchange between Nixon and Fordyce on the right wing, saw a low Nixon cross heading towards Scullion. The former Dungannon man made an intelligent run to the near post, drawing the attention of Distillery defenders away from the lethal Hamilton, who made no mistake from close range when the ball arrived as his feet.

Five minutes later, as the Glens kept the pressure on, Philip Simpson almost doubled the lead, but as he got on the end of a corner, his headed effort went wild.

As half-time approached, the Whites mounted a revival and a series of corners added pressure to the Glens defence, but good work at the back prevented any real openings coming their way.

Distillery's luck was to change a couple of minutes later, as Waterworth broke clear into the box. Dougherty produced a smart save, and was unfortunate to see the ball come back to Waterworth. He was able to centre the ball onto the head of Youle, who made no mistake with his 10 yard header to level the game at half time.

As the second half started, Glentoran came out of the blocks faster than they did in the first half. On 49 minutes Scullion broke into the box from the right wing, and was disappointed to see his early effort deflected over when it seemed destined for the net.

But the visitors didn't have to wait too long before taking the lead for the second time. A dangerous Kyle Neill evaded all defenders, and landed on the head of Hamilton, who headed in one of the easiest goals he will get this season.

Glentoran continued to apply pressure, and looked like adding a third after Halliday and Scullion created an opening for Fordyce, who was unable to find the target.

After this, the Glens took the foot off the pedal and began to sit back, content to allow the home team possession at the half way line.

Distillery however, were unable to actually create an opening until the final minutes, when a looped header from Waterworth was comfortably tipped over by Dougherty.