Josh Ukek and Ahu Obhakhan play a clever one-two with the latter then finding Ben Wylie, who slips when trying to control the ball.

Not too many chances so far since the restart.

Stephen Baxter makes his first change with Albert Watson replacing Luke McCullough.

The action resumes with no changes at the break.

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No goals in the opening 45 minutes at Shamrock Park.

Not too many chances so far. The best chance by far was for the home side with Ahu Obhakhan being denied by the crossbar twice.

Just the one minute of additional time at the end of the first half.

Portadown are awarded a corner after good work down the right wing by Josh Ukek, but Divin Isamala's header is wide.

Will we see a goal before the break?

Aaron McCarey leaps to collect Kyle Cherry's corner.

We're into the final ten minutes of the first half.

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Another free-kick by Steven McCullough in a dangerous position, but this one comes to nothing.

Jack McIntyre palms Steven McCullough's curling free-kick to safety.

Portadown are really pushing for an opening goal.

Kyle Cherry is the next name in referee Tony Clarke's notebook.

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17:57 GMT 8 March

Portadown 0-0 Carrick Rangers

There's a stoppage in play here to let Kyle Cherry receive treatment.

It looks like he'll be able to continue though.

Goodness me, how did that not go in?!

A Portadown free-kick hits the Carrick wall before falling to Divin Isamala, who finds Ahu Obhakhan.

Obhakan's first effort crashes off the crossbar with his follow-up header also hitting the crossbar and sailing out of play.

From the free-kick Carrick have a good chance with Kyle Cherry's delivery palmed away by Aaron McCarey and Danny Gibson's follow-up deflected.

Baris Altintop receives his tenth yellow card of the season after he brings down Danny Gibson just outside the box.

James Teelan's ball over the top is too heavy for the onrushing Josh Ukek.

He was very, very close to getting to it and then that would have been a good chance for the striker.

It's been a more promising few minutes for Portadown, who are pushing forward in numbers.

They are yet to test Jack McIntyre though.

Ahu Obhakhan falls under the challenge of Joe Crowe in the box and the home fans are appealing for a penalty.

However, Tony Clarke waves away the appeals, to the frustration of the home fans and players.