County Antrim Shield: Larne 3 Sport & Leisure 0

“We also have to give them credit as they made it difficult for us and not allowing us to get into a rhythm and we expect the same on Saturday against Immaculata. They will come down wanting to give it a go but I think we can step up to the mark.”

After a scrappy start Larne upped the pace and took the lead 10 minutes before the break. A long clearance broke to Keke who played in Paul Maguire. His shot was blocked but the ball broke back to Keke who drilled a low shot into the net.

Maguire went close to doubling the lead four minutes later with a fine turn and shot which was straight at the keeper. Midway through the second half a pass from Stuart McMullan evaded the visitors defence but Keke was unable to supply the finishing touch.

With 10 minutes left a John Donnelly free-kick was handled in the defensive wall. The referee pointed to the spot for Keke to hammer the ball into the corner of the net.

Four minutes later Thomas Robinson sent in an inch-perfect cross for McCabe who headed over from close range.

The striker made amends a minute from time with a clinical strike from 22 yards giving the keeper no chance.

LARNE: Flood, McGrandless (McClean 88), Smith, Rodgers, McMullan, Irvine, G. Gillan, McGonnell (Donnelly 73), Maguire (McCabe 80), Keke, Robinson. Unused subs: Stuart, Stitt.

SPORT & LEISURE: Magill, Lynch, O’Hare, S. Tully, Carland, Johnston, Daly, P. Tully, McAuley, Gallagher, McKissock. Subs: McGrourty, Clelland, Glenholmes, Flynn.

Referee: S. Gregg (Ballyclare)