Ross Clarke's free-kick from just outside the box is just over the crossbar as we approach the final five minutes of the first half.

A brief stoppage as Jamie Glackin receives treatment for a head injury.

The Coleraine playmaker is fit to resume after a quick dab of the magic sponge.

Davy McDaid shows his creative side, threading a perfectly weighted pass for Michael O'Connor, who cleverly skips past Cahal McGinty.

O'Connor's powerful drive from range forces Declan Dunne into a smart fingertip save that hands Stephen McDonnell's side a corner that is ultimately cleared by Danny Wallace.

Glenavon's best moment of the match.

David Cushley is the next to be cautioned by Evan Boyce.

Micheal Glynn digs out a left-footed cross to the back post which Rory Hale meets with a header but he puts it inches off-target.

There's a bit of a post-mortem among the Ballymena defence as to how that was allowed to happen - certainly a clear chance for the Reds.

Emmett McGuckin dispossesses Robbie Weir and plays the onrushing Nedas Maciulatis through on goal, but the forward blasts his strike well over.

What a chance that was for the home side to further extend their advantage.

Peter Campbell whips in a teasing cross from the left flank, but the visitors attacking woes continue with no takers in the box.

Rodney McAree's side pounce on the clearance, surging forward at pace before James Knowles' goal-bound effort is bravely blocked by Barney McKeown, who's having an eventful afternoon.

Taylor Steven, playing on the right for Cliftonville, curls in a beautiful left-footed cross which Arran Pettifer is just inches away from connecting with.

Ryan Mayse now goes close with a drilled curling low shot from the edge of the area.

It flies just past Daniel Gyollai's right-hand upright. The groans are audible amongst home fans. But, it remains scoreless.

Half an hour gone at Solitude where the only thing worthy of note has been the extraordinary number of times both teams have turned over possession of the ball to the opposition.

Tiernan Kelly passes up a golden chance to draw Loughgall level just after the half hour.

A long ball forward is headed into the midfielder's path by Nathaniel Ferris but with the goal gaping he blazes his shot high over the crossbar from eight yards.

Thomas Maguire receives a pass from Andy Mitchell before leaving Len O'Sullivan in his wake with a powerful surge forward.

The former Larne attacker opts for an early strike that whistles past the far post, with Gareth Deane rooted to the spot.

A warning sign for the Lurgan Blues.

How are Portadown not ahead?

More confusion in the Glentoran box from a free-kick and that man Josh Ukek again finding space at the near post to jab in an effort.

Daniel Gyollai makes himself big to block the ball away fro a corner.

Will the Ports be punished for all these missed chances?

Barney McKeown, looking to make amends for his earlier own goal, delivers an inviting free-kick that Michael O'Connor meets perfectly.

The frontman's cushioned header creates havoc in the Swifts' box, but the away side fails to take advantage.

Stephen McDonnell is not impressed as he bellows from the touchline for Davy McDaid to anticipate such knockdowns.

Barney McKeown diverts the ball into his own net as the Stangmore Park hosts go in front.

Another good chance for Coleraine too double their lead goes begging.

Jamie Glackin floats a corner into the Loughgall penalty area where an unmarked Jack Scott heads wide from six yards out.

Will the visitors come to regret these missed opportunities?

Paul Heatley is the first name in referee Evan Boyce's book as he is cautioned for a foul on Jordan Forsythe.

Ross Clarke passes across to Jarlath O'Rourke, who can't control the ball properly which gives Ross Glendinning time to be able to deflect his resulting effort.

The away side have dominated proceedings since Carrick's second goal.

Watch Paul Heatley slot home to make it two goals in as many minutes for Carrick Rangers against his former club Crusaders.