And then there were two ... Glentoran and Cliftonville book their places in cash-boosting Euro play-off final

Curtis Allen
Author: Nigel GouldPublished 10th May 2018

Glentoran and Cliftonville are set to do battle in a Europa League play-off final that could be worth up to £200,000.

The Glens clinched their spot after a sensational night at Windsor Park.

Ronnie McFall’s side fell 2-0 behind to a rampant Linfield – but staged an incredible fight-back to win the game 4-3.

Striker, Curtis Allen, who had only been cleared to play a few hours before kick-off after successfully appealing a red card, grabbed the winner.

Joe Gormley

Cliftonville booked their place courtesy of a 4-0 hammering over Ballymena at Solitude.

Victory was all the sweeter for Barry Gray’s side after they lost Saturday’s Irish Cup final.

Second-half doubles from Joe Gormley (pictured) and Jay Donnelly sent the Reds into the weekend’s lucrative showpiece.

Ballymena were reduced to 10 men after Kevin Braniff was sent off after just a half an hour played.