Glentoran 0 - 1 Linfield
A Matthew Tipton penalty just after half time gave Linfield all three points at a windswept Oval this evening. The Glens were forced into a number of changes through injury and suspension with Steven Gordon making his first ever start and young midfielder Kim Nelson making his debut. The home side made a bright start forcing a couple of corners in the opening minutes but as the half progressed Linfield, with the strong wind in their favour, gradually gained a foothold in the game. In the first half hour there was little to trouble either goalkeeper with a Matthew Tipton shot and a Calum