Linfield 4-2 Glentoran: Hosts win to extend lead at top of table
Tuesday 29 January 2019 14:47, UK
Linfield moved six points clear at the top of the Northern Irish Premiership after beating Glentoran 4-2 on Monday.
Jordan Stewart gave Linfield the lead in the 36th minute when he scored from the penalty spot.
Calum Birney then deflected a cross into his own net to make it 2-0 to the home side.
Glentoran responded after half-time as Curtis Allen pulled a goal back and Robbie McDaid equalised.
However, Chris Casement restored Linfield's lead before Joe Crowe was sent off for a tackle on Michael O'Connor.
Linfield made sure of victory with four minutes remaining as O'Connor scored their fourth goal.
