Glentoran moved past Linfield in the first round of the County Antrim Shield with a commanding 3-1 win at the Oval.
James Douglas broke the deadlock for the home side within two minutes, holding up play before passing to Jordan Jenkins who struck low into the bottom corner past Aidan Glavin.
The Blues struggled to respond and Cal Weatherup added a second goal in the closing stages to seal the advantage.
Glens settled into their rhythm after the opening period but failed to extend the lead when Josh Kelly was unable to beat the goalkeeper in the thirty-fifth minute.
An own goal by Scot Rough in stoppage time sent the match to penalties, which Glentoran won 5-4 after Stephen Baxter's side could not complete their comeback attempt.
Jacob Blaney and Owen Wardell provided the initial lead for the Crues before Declan Caddell's team forced extra time with an impressive final five minutes.
David Healy's side came out fighting after the interval when Dylan Wells' free-kick was blocked by Crellin near the near post.
Carrick scored shortly after receiving a red card as Danny Gibson headed home a rebound from his own penalty which Shea Callister had saved initially.