Linfield moved into second place in the Premiership with a 2-1 defeat over rivals Glentoran at Windsor Park.

Mark Miskimmin hit the bar in the second minute but Jim Ervin scored with a 29th-minute penalty after Paul Leeman brought down Michael Carvill.

Miskimmin beat Elliott Morris to the ball to scoop home the second on 35 and before the break Keith Gillespie's header came off the inside of the post.

Substitute Andy Waterworth tapped the ball home in the 75th minute.

Goalscorer Jim Ervin is congratulated by fellow Linfield players

The Blues almost broke the deadlock when Miskimmin's early shot came off the woodwork with Morris beaten.

Paul Munster headed over as Linfield dominated the game and Ervin scored from the spot to give them a one-goal lead.

Miskimmin's goal extended the advantage and Gillespie almost levelled.

Carvill fired a shot wide in the second half, before Waterworth slotted home from close range after Stuart Addis had palmed the ball out.

Shane McCabe had a shot deflected over as the Glens searched for an equaliser and then Morris saved low at Carvill's feet.

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