Red cards and last-gasp equaliser as Crusaders make hard work of Shield victory over holders: ‘It’s an opportunity to win a trophy’

There rarely needs to be an additional incentive when Glentoran and Linfield meet in any competition, but Tuesday night’s opening round Co Antrim Shield tie is already weighted with significance. Both teams made indifferent starts to the league, although the Blues have recovered from a first-day loss to Ballymena to wi