Jordan Jenkins netted four goals as Glentoran triumphed over amateur side Drumaness Mills with a commanding 5-0 victory, securing a spot in the Irish Cup quarter-finals against Larne.
This match, originally scheduled for February 7 but postponed due to a waterlogged pitch at the Oval, saw Jenkins break the deadlock in the 24th minute with a right-footed shot just inside the box.
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He doubled his tally in the 37th minute, dispatching a shot from the edge of the area following a clever set-up by Ben Gallagher.
Jenkins completed his hat-trick just before halftime, converting from close range after Josh Daniels flicked on a corner from Danny Amos.
Both Gallagher and James Singleton struck the woodwork for Glentoran, with Singleton’s effort denied by a stunning save from goalkeeper Aaron Carberry, who pushed it onto the crossbar.
In their pursuit of a fourth goal, the hosts hit the woodwork several times early in the second half, finally finding the net in the 79th minute through Jenkins once again.
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Jenkins’ fourth goal was a highlight of the night, a beautifully curled effort from a tight angle into the top corner.
Cal Weatherup capped off the performance by winning and converting a penalty, while Drumaness had a late chance ruled out for offside after Reece Doyle found the net.
The Glens move on to face Larne in the quarter-finals, with their hopes for a first Irish Cup win since 2020 still alive.
“It was a tough match, and fair play to Drumaness for their spirited fight and some good moments during the game,” said Glentoran assistant manager Tim McCann.
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“Their travelling support was fantastic and something to be proud of. All we can do is take care of the opponent in front of us; we didn’t underestimate this game, and a 5-0 win, advancing to the quarter-finals, is just what we wanted.”