Gary Hamilton of Glentoran has scored 22 goals this season

Hamilton got his first after just four minutes when he was left free at the back post to beat Stuart Addis.

The Belfast side were two up on 16 minutes when Kyle Neill's cross was met by Halliday running to the near post.

Hamilton scored again in the 74th and 77th minutes - both set up by mew boy Shane McCabe - before Jason Hill made it 5-0 with a late penalty.

Glens skipper Paul Leeman felt the victory was vital after Tuesday's defeat at home to Ballymena United.

"The two early goals made it comfortable for us. They settled us down coming on the back of a defeat," said Leeman.

"It was important for us to bounce back to keep in touch with the leaders."