CRUSADERS: 2, GLENTORAN: 2.

Scottish striker Trevor Smith, who cannot command a regular place in the team, kept Glentoran in the Irish Cup at Windsor Park…

Scottish striker Trevor Smith, who cannot command a regular place in the team, kept Glentoran in the Irish Cup at Windsor Park last night.

Smith earned Glentoran a replay against double chasing Crusaders with a 74th minute equaliser.

The semi final will be replayed on Tuesday night, Crusaders having twice lost the lead.

Their leading goal scorer Stephen Baxter put them in front in the 17th minute but central defender John Devine hit the first Glentoran equaliser, Glen Hunter shooting Crusaders in front just before half time.

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