Reds and Glens win shootouts as holders Larne progress

Cliftonville and Glentoran survived penalty shootouts to make the second round of the County Antrim Shield.

The Reds beat Ards 9-8 on penalties after a Solitude stalemate while Glentoran won 5-4 on spot-kicks against H&W Welders following a 2-2 draw.

Larne, who are chasing a fifth straight Shield triumph, eased to 3-0 home victory over Queen's University while Chris McKee hit a last-gasp winner as Linfield edged Ballyclare Comrades 3-2.

Crusaders thumped Knockbreda 6-2 and Ballymena United enjoyed a 2-1 win over Ballymacash Rangers while Carrick Rangers beat Bangor 4-0.

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County Antrim Shield - first-round results

Bangor 0-4 Carrick Rangers

Ballyclare Comrades 2-3 Linfield

Ballymena United 2-1 Ballymacash Rangers

Cliftonville 0-0 Ards

(Cliftonville won 9-8 on penalties)

Crusaders 6-2 Knockbreda

H&W Welders 2-2 Glentoran

(Glentoran won 5-4 on penalties)

Larne 3-0 Queen's University