Larne and Linfield reach Shield final again

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Andrew ClarkeClarke opened the scoring for Linfield

Holders Larne will face Linfield in the final of the County Antrim Shield in a repeat of last season's decider.

The Blues beat Big Two rivals Glentoran 2-1 in a tight contest at Windsor Park, with Chris Shields scoring the winner with a second-half penalty.

Larne saw off Championship side Dundela with a 3-0 win at Wilgar Park thanks to goals from Paul O'Neill, Lee Bonis and Daniel Kearns.

The final is set to be played on Tuesday 17 January.

At Windsor, Glentoran striker Daniel Purkis hit the crossbar with a header from a corner before Andrew Clarke opened the scoring for the home side in the 27th minute.

Sam Roscoe made a break and Chris McKee flicked on to Clarke, who drilled home from 20 yards.

Rhys Marshall came close for the Glens before James Singleton grabbed their equaliser in the 64th minute by finding the net with a header from a corner.

Mick McDermott's men were only level for three minutes, however, as Chris Shields slotted home from the penalty spot after Robbie McDaid was fouled in the box.

More to follow.

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