'We'll take the point' - Devine after Oval draw

Glentoran manager Declan Devine says he was satisfied to secure what could be "a hugely important point for us in the end" from Saturday's 1-1 draw with Coleraine at the Oval. The Glens trail Irish Premiership leaders Larne by four points going into the post-split fixtures after an eventful encounter in east Belfast. After a lengthy stoppage in play because of an injury to Bannsiders striker James Akintunde early in the game, Jamie McGonigle gave Coleraine the lead on 44 minutes before the away side were reduced to 10 men when Rowan McDonald was given his marching orders for a challenge on Pat Hoban.

Jordan Stewart nodded home an equaliser for the Glens before Hoban's penalty was saved by Ryan Schofield. "It was important we didn't lose that game. Of course we would have liked to see the penalty go in but you have to give their goalkeeper huge credit," Devine told BBC Sport NI after the game.

"It's an outstanding save because Pat has put huge power into it. "The character our players have shown is immense. We were hugely disappointed at half-time but the energy we put into the second half, we'll take the point.

" The Glentoran boss went on to praise goalscorer Stewart and the application shown by his side. "Jordan Stewart showed his quality on numerous occasions and to get in at the back post, it's a huge goal for us. "The players deserve great credit for the effort and commitment they've put in over the past seven days.