Glentoran assistant coach Paddy McCourt hailed a "moment of magic" from Araron McEneff as his side came from behind to defeat Ballymena United at the Oval.
The Glens fell behind to Igor Rutkowski's strike, but were back on terms before the break as McEneff netted a penalty for his first goal in Glentoran colours since his arriving from Shamrock Rovers.
McEneff would complete the turnaround with a stunning strike after the break to secure a big three points for the east Belfast side who narrowed the gap to the top following Larne's defeat at Portadown and McCourt was delighted with his side's battling qualities.
"We started well but went behind against the run of play," he told BBc Sport NI.
"The boys responded, as they have done all season, and thankfully we got the penalty before half time. "Aaron slotted it away and that gave us a lift and Aaron produces a moment of magic (for the winner). The boys had to dig in the last six or seven minutes but we did and its a great three points."
McEneff was delighted to open his account after making the switch from the League of Ireland champions in January and said the objective for all at Glentoran is to keep securing results to remain in the title fight,
"It's a big three points for us," he said.
"I thought we controlled the game really well, especially early on when the keeper pulled off some great saves.
"To go from one down to win 2-1 is a big day for us and personally, it's nice to get two goals. As soon as I got turned (for the second) there was only one thing on my mind and thankfully it went in."