Long sinks Fife in tense clash

Ciaran Long was set up by Oliver Cooper to net after 31 minutes as Belfast Giants emerged from the Fife Ice Arena with a 1-0 win in the Challenge Cup.

Fife had 16 shots on goal during the game while Giants, sponsored by Stena Line, had 33.

Elsewhere, Manchester Storm beat Dundee Stars 4-2 in the North West while Glasgow Clan, sponsored by Aspray Glasgow West, lost 5-2 at Cardiff Devils.

On Sunday, Stars entertain Storm (17.00) and Fife are at Coventry Blaze (17.30), both games in the Elite League. 

PICTURE: Library picture of previous clash between Flyers and Clan