It took a while for the hosts to double their lead but, five minutes into added time, that man Pat Hoban was on hand to hit home.

Here's the former Derry City man's latest effort in Glens' colours.

It’s been a recurring theme this evening - Joe Gormley plucks another long ball out of the sky with trademark control, but the finish doesn’t match the touch as he fires over

The second half is under way at Seaview.

One change for Carrick Rangers as Matthew Snoddy makes way for Adam Lecky. A switch that hints at a more direct approach from Stephen Baxter’s side.

Half-time at the Oval where the Premiership side lead 2-0 thanks to goals from Jordan Stewart and Pat Hoban.

Stewart opened the scoring midway inside the half when he swept home Danny Amos' cross and skipper for the night Hoban tapped home from close range in added time to double the home team's advantage.

Strabane Athletic have competed well but find themselves with a mountain to climb in the second half.

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Half-time at Seaview, where Ryan Curran’s early strike separates the sides.

Jim Magilton's side may have had the dream start, but Carrick have had their moments without truly troubling PJ Morrison. Still all to play for in this County Antrim Shield final.

Into at least four additional minutes at the Oval.

Matthew Snoddy goes into Chris Morrison's book for a late challenge on Rory Hale in midfield. No complaints from the Carrick man - always looked a yellow.

Jack Malone is fit to continue after treatment, sporting a striking head bandage.

Strabane striker Oisin Duffy is the first man in referee Tim Marshall's notebook, penalised for a high foot on Glentoran midfielder Jack Malone who is down receiving treatment.

Danny Gibson drifts in behind the Cliftonville back line and latches onto a long ball before flashing a low cross into the six-yard box, but it’s straight at PJ Morrison.

A promising move that fizzles out all too easily.

Rory Hale’s corner picks out Shaun Leppard rising well in the middle, but the defender can’t keep his close-range header down. A good chance for the Reds to double their lead goes begging.

Rory Hale whips in a teasing free-kick, and Shaun Leppard stretches to meet it, but just miscues. The ball then ricochets off Jimmy Callacher and dribbles behind for a corner to Jim Magilton's men

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A moment of panic for the visitors as Dylan Connolly's low cross has Strabane Athletic's defence in all kinds of trouble but Pat Hoban is unable to capitalise, heading wide at the back post from an acute angle.

Jordan Stewart was back in the squad on Saturday and he's back among the goals tonight.

Here's how the attacker gave the Glens the lead at the Oval.

Stephen Baxter’s men are enjoying a decent spell inside the Cliftonville half in the last few minutes, but they’ll be eager to start testing PJ Morrison properly.

What a chance for Strabane Athletic to level - and what a left-off for Glentoran!

Daniel Larmour completely misjudges a long ball forward, allowing Niall McGinley to run on to the ball.

One on one with goalkeeper Billy Crellin, the midfielder tries an ambitious chip from just inside the penalty area.

His effort goes just the wrong side of the crossbar - much to home supporters' relief.

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Rory Hale’s corner causes problems and eventually breaks to Jonny Addis lurking at the back post.

He hits it first time through a crowd, but Scott Pengelly reacts sharply to get down and smother.

Reece Jordan picks out Joe Gormley wide on the left, and the striker cuts inside with intent.

He lets fly with a low drive, but Jimmy Callacher gets in the way to deflect it behind for a corner.

Billy-Joe Burns swings in a cross from the right and finds Benjamin Buchanan-Rolleston peeling away at the back post, but the header glances wide.

A decent opening for the east Antrim side.