‘My players stood up for each other on and off the pitch' – Glentoran boss Declan Devine after Inver Park brawl
After the goalless draw that proved enough to earn the hosts their place in next season's UEFA Conference League, players and officials from both sides were embroiled in altercations across the pitch, with referee Jamie Robinson issuing red cards to home duo Aaron Donnelly and Conor McKendry as well as Glens pair Fuad Sule and Christie Pattison — both of whom will now be banned for their side's upcoming European Play-Off semi-final.
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