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Glentoran produced a stunning second half comeback to beat Ballymena 3-1 in the Danske Bank Premiership at the Oval last night.
Cathair Friel had controversially put the visitors in front on the stroke of half-time after the referee ruled his penalty rebound had crossed the line.
But the fired up Glens replied after the break with goals from Hrvoje Plum, Robbie McDaid and Marcus Kane.
The victory moves Mick McDermott's men to within a point of fourth-placed Linfield ahead of the Blues' trip to Coleraine this afternoon.
The result at the Oval was the perfect present for Glens great Bertie Wright who was guest of honour to celebrate his 100th birthday this week.
🎥 Emotional night at the Oval as @Glentoran pay wonderful tribute to one of their greatest sons to mark his 100th birthday - legendary player Bertie Wright leads the teams out to a standing ovation. Video courtesy Bertie’s family. #Glentoran #Legend pic.twitter.com/vw3d5etouL
— Q Radio News (@qnewsdesk) October 25, 2019
FT: #DanskeBankPrem@Glentoran 3 @BallymenaUnited 1
— Q Radio News (@qnewsdesk) October 25, 2019
Brilliant comeback victory for Glens - Plum, McDaid, Kane with goals.
Delight for birthday boy Glens great Bertie Wright - 100 years and 3 points! pic.twitter.com/N1TmuraPd6
🎥 @Glentoran hero from the 1940s Bertie Wright got the red, green & black carpet treatment at the Oval as the Glens marked his 100th birthday week in style - on and off the pitch. 3-1 comeback victory v @BallymenaUnited the icing on the cake 🎂 Bertie says “Not a bad week!” pic.twitter.com/hHVM21jH28
— Q Radio News (@qnewsdesk) October 25, 2019
Tight at the top! After @Glentoran impressive 3-1 victory v @BallymenaUnited only 3 points separate top five in the @DanskeBank_UK Premiership. Then a 7-point gap. The latest on air am. #DanskeBankPrem pic.twitter.com/zfrYkdQiRd
— Q Radio News (@qnewsdesk) October 25, 2019
3pm -
Carrick Rangers vs Warrenpoint Town
Cliftonville vs Dungannon Swifts
Coleraine vs Linfield
Larne vs Institute
5pm -
Glenavon vs Crusaders
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Meanwhile, Derry City clinched a place in Europe with a 4-0 home win against Finn Harps.
Junior hit a hat-trick in the Candystripes' final match of the League of Ireland season.
FT @SSEAirtricityLg @derrycityfc 4 @FinnHarpsFC 0
— Q Radio News (@qnewsdesk) October 25, 2019
Congrats Candystripes - European football secured pic.twitter.com/YMUo080Cbe
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