Joe Gormley: Last-gasp goal hands Cliftonville win over Glentoran

Joe Gormley proved the main man in front of goal for the 175th time in Cliftonville colours to seal a last-gasp success at Solitude over Glentoran.
By The Newsroom
Published 4th Nov 2018, 10:58 BST
Updated 4th Nov 2018, 12:01 BST
Joe Gormley scores a late goal to seal three points for Cliftonville over Glentoran. Pic by INPHO.Joe Gormley scores a late goal to seal three points for Cliftonville over Glentoran. Pic by INPHO.
Joe Gormley scores a late goal to seal three points for Cliftonville over Glentoran. Pic by INPHO.

Glentoran’s angry reaction in response to the 90th-minute goal centred on claims for a foul on Robbie McDaid leading up to Gormley’s final touch and included a Ross Redman dismissal for his protest.

Glentoran enjoyed the upper hand over the opening exchanges as the visitors attempted to turn the tables on Cliftonville’s strong home record.

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Glentoran came close when Conor Pepper played a pass behind the Cliftonville backline from deep to release Curtis Allen but the visitors’ star striker lacked the control or composure.

Joe Crowe’s lapse in concentration handed Rory Donnelly a gilt-edged opening but the shot cleared the crossbar as Redman raced back to provide pressure.

Redman’s measured pass over the second half presented Pepper with a chance but Richard Brush was on hand to divert the danger.

Brush frustrated McDaid in quick succession, with Gormley testing Elliott Morris after the break during a late push by Cliftonville.

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CLIFTONVILLE: Brush, McGovern, Ives, Breen, C.Curran, R.Donnelly (Garrett, 68), Catney, Gormley, J.Donnelly, Lavery, Maguire (R.Curran, 58).

Subs (not used): Harney, Neeson, McDonald, McConnell, McMenamin.

GLENTORAN: Morris, Kane (Davidson, 45), Gallagher, Herron, Allen, McDaid, Kerr, Pepper, Crowe, Redman, Ferrin.

Subs (not used): Nelson, Garrett, Birney, Gordon, McCarthy, O’Neill.

REFEREE: Ian McNabb.

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