Jordan Jenkins came off the bench to earn Glentoran a vital 2-1 win at Cliftonville. The late strike secured a morale-boosting victory for the managerless side, lifting them to seventh in the Premiership with 10 points from eight games.
Jack Malone had headed the visitors in front in the 15th minute, meeting a cross from Ross Clarke. Cliftonville responded through Dean McMaster, who curled a free-kick home in the 33rd minute to level the score. The hosts had chances to go ahead before the break, with Rory Hale forcing a save from recalled goalkeeper Andrew Mills.
Key Moments
Glentoran regained control in the second half. The decisive moment arrived from a corner in the 83rd minute, with Jenkins pouncing from close range. Malone's involvement ended in the 87th minute when he received a second yellow card for a foul on Hale, leaving Glentoran to see out the final minutes with ten men.
Managerial Context
The win came under the temporary charge of Jim Magilton, who stepped in after Declan Devine's departure. Magilton had previously turned down an approach to take over at The Oval. Magilton said after the match, praising the players' resilience.
The result ends a run of three league games without a win and provides a key lift ahead of the next fixture. Glentoran now prepare to host Carrick Rangers, who sit one place below them in eighth, on Saturday.
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