Sean McAllister is the first player to enter the book.

Two corners in quick succession for the home side.

Portadown with a great chance from kick-off.

A ball is played to Eamon Fyfe, who hits a volley just wide of the post.

We are back under way at a very rainy Shamrock Park.

That flurry of activity seems to have roused Linfield and their supporters as they threaten the Glentoran goal through Matthew Fitzpatrick, but to no avail.

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He has to score. It's a great first touch from Ross Clarke and brilliant ball to pick him out and Jordan Jenkins miscues his finish which gives Linfield the opportunity to scramble it clear.

The best chance of the game goes to Glentoran.

Ross Clarke, not for the first time, makes good ground down the wing before chipping the ball across the face of the Linfield goal.

Jordan Jenkins and Jordan Stewart both bear down on the cross but neither are able to get a decisive touch, allowing Chris Johns to somehow clear the danger.

Half an hour gone at Windsor Park where nothing separates the two teams.

A brief break in play as Linfield defender Euan East changes his boots in front of the Linfield dug-out.

With the rain continuing to fall will others follow suit as the game progresses?

Ryan Cooney's long throw causes panic in the Linfield defence.

Jarlath O'Rourke wins the initial header but Chris Johns is quickly off his line to punch clear.

Aaron McEneff causing problems for the Linfield defence but he is unable to pick out a team-mate with his cross after bursting into the box.

Michael McKenna calls time on the first half of this game.

Both managers will be looking to give their side's more attacking inspiration for the second half.

Midway through the opening half and we're still waiting for our first clear-cut chance.

Plenty of patient play from both teams as each looks to carve out that all important opening.

Great chance for the hosts as Jack Scott whips in a cross which is met by Lewis MacKinnon, but his header goes wide of the post.

Danny Amos has been an important player for Glentoran this season and you can see why.

Picking the ball up on the halfway line he runs direct at the Linfield defence before arrowing a left foot shot just past the post.

The fourth official indicates a minimum of four minutes of additional time.

Tiernan Kelly attempts a volley from just outside the box, which goes out for a throw-in.

This sums up the attacking quality during the first-half of this game.

Danny Amos swings the corner in left-footed but Chris Johns gathers comfortably.

Ross Clarke, with a marauding run down the right, wins a first corner of the night for Glentoran.

Linfield appear the more settled side in these opening 10 minutes, dominating possession.

Glentoran, though, look dangerous on the break.