Mia Moore insists Glentoran will take nothing for granted when they face Lisburn Ladies in Friday night’s Women’s Challenge Cup semi-final at Solitude (kick-off 8pm).
The two sides met in the Sports Direct Women’s Premiership last week, with the Glens securing a 4-0 victory at the Bluebell Stadium.
They will now meet again with a place in the final against either Crusaders or Cliftonville at stake, and Moore knows the previous result will count for little on Friday night.
“We certainly will not be taking Lisburn Ladies lightly,” she said.
“They are in the semi-finals on merit and will be determined to reach the final. We will give them the respect they deserve because we know the threat they can pose.
“Our job is to nullify that and show what we are capable of. The pressure is on us, but that is the type of pressure you want as a player.
“We have to reach the levels we know we are capable of and show our quality. There is a real hunger within the squad to finish the season strongly.
“This is an opportunity to reach a final and give ourselves the chance to win another trophy. We will do everything we can to make that happen.”
Glentoran last reached the Women’s Challenge Cup final in 2023, when a 3-0 victory over Cliftonville secured a fifth consecutive triumph in the competition.
Moore says the current squad are determined to return to the showpiece and add another chapter to the Club’s proud cup history.
“When you look at Glentoran’s record in this competition, it is remarkable,” said the Northern Ireland international.
“The Club has won it 11 times, including two runs of five consecutive victories, which is phenomenal.
“As a squad, we want to add to that history and create achievements of our own at this special club.
“It has been a few years since Glentoran reached the final and we are determined to put that right. This is a club built on winning trophies and there is a real desire within the squad to continue that tradition.
“We were disappointed to come up short against Cliftonville in the Women’s League Cup final earlier this season, but setbacks like that only make you hungrier.
“Every player wants to compete in cup finals. You play the game to be successful and to have medals and memories to look back on at the end of your career.
“We have put ourselves in a position to do that, but now we have to grasp the opportunity.
“There are not many games left this season, so we need to make every one count.
“Our supporters have been behind us throughout the season and we want to give them something to celebrate.
“Nothing would make me prouder than walking out in front of them in another cup final.”
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