Rory Hale's header strikes a Linfield defender or else that could have been the leveller for the Reds.

The visitors are knocking on the door as they go in search of an equaliser, but so far the Blues are defending astutely.

Just before that Glentoran penalty, Ballymena introduced Finley Thorndike in place of James Hood.

Philip Lowry
Limavady midfielder on BBC iPlayer

It's a mix-up in the Ballymena defence. That's a penalty, his arm is well out from his body.

Penalty to Glentoran...

Just 10 minutes to go at Windsor Park.

Will there be any twists before the final whistle?

Philip Lowry
Limavady midfielder on BBC iPlayer

It's in that bracket, you've seen them given. His arm is almost trailing behind him. It would have been harsh but you've seen them given.

Marcus Kane connects with a Ryan Cooney corner but fires over the top.

Chris Morrison reaches into his pocket and produces the first card of the evening.

It's Liam McStravick who is cautioned for a late challenge on Kyle McClean.

Now it's the Glentoran fans appealing for a penalty as Fuad Sule charges down Ross Clarke's effort but referee Steven Gregg waves play on.

Joe Gormley replaces Brian Healy up front for the visitors.

Kirk Millar also makes way for the home side as Dylan Wells is introduced.

We're into the final 15 minutes at the Showgrounds.

Can either side break the impasse?

Glentoran replace Joe Thomson with James Douglas in a midfield switch.

Glentoran's Josh Kelly is booked for a pull on Success Edogun.

There are big shouts for handball from the Ballymena fans as Josh Kelly cuts out Success Edogun's cross but referee Steven Gregg is unmoved.

Matthew Fitzpatrick has two chances in quick succession but can't find a way past Peter Morrison on either occasion.

His first effort is a header that sails just over the crossbar, with his second a long-range strike that is easily dealt with by the goalkeeper.

Ballymena's Oran Kearney looks to his bench for the first time as he brings on Success Edogun in place of Igor Rutkowski.

Jim Magilton looks to his bench once again as Joe Sheridan replaces Ben Quinn.

Linfield are huffing and puffing as they go in search of a second goal.

It's Kyle McClean this time who tries his luck from the edge of the box but his effort is deflected behind for a corner, which is kicked straight behind for a goal kick by Kirk Millar.

Linfield's second half pressure is rewarded as Ethan McGee heads home from Adam Frizzell's corner.