Dean Smith rolls the dice with a triple change for the Villagers - introducing top scorer Nathaniel Ferris, new signing Fra McCaffrey, and Alberto Balde as they chase the game.

Jay Boyd, Jordan Gibson and Conor McCloskey make way.

Conor McCloskey's delivery from the right flank lacks accuracy, sailing over Robert Mahon and behind for a goal kick.

Another promising move is wasted by the Villagers as they continue to search for an equaliser.

Almost another for Dungannon as Kealan Dillon lets fly from range! His shot takes a big deflection which wrong foots Jonathan Tuffey but goes wide of the post.

Philip Major
Sportsound summariser

Carrick have gone with a back four now - they were largely playing a back five in the first half - and that has given Linfield just a little bit more space in those situations so it will be interesting to see if Carrick can respond.

Lewis Francis' long ball forward is cut out by Rabby Minzamba, who cleverly heads into Ryan Mayse's path, but Jamie Rea resorts to a clumsy challenge from behind that eases the pressure on the visitors.

A needless tackle from the defender.

Ryan Mayse attempts an ambitious first-time effort with the outside of his boot from Aaron Traynor's cross, but the ball sails over Nathan Gartside's crossbar.

A glimpse of creativity from the Ports' top scorer, even if the execution was lacking.

Robbie Norton tries his luck from range, but Gary Thompson stands firm to make the block.

The hosts have shown more attacking endeavour since the restart as they search for an equaliser against Niall Currie's men.

Stuart King
Former Carrick Rangers manager on BBC Sportsound

Two great goals from McGovern. Crusaders had come out and won two quick corners and have give it a go, but that (goal) has absolutely killed Crusaders' momentum.

Now operating from the left flank, Robert Mahon delivers a dangerous low cross, seeking Jay Boyd.

Lewis MacKinnon stays alert to clear the danger. Fast start to the second half from the home side.

Joel Cooper gets the game back underway as the crowd hopes for some goals.

Substitution for Carrick, Reece Webb is off and Joshua Andrews is on.

The second half is underway at Lakeview Park.

The Villagers, facing an eight-point gap to safety before today, need to show more attacking intent to avoid slipping further behind in the survival race.

Philip Major
Sportsound summariser

Linfield's record against sides in the bottom half of the table is very, very good. They typically find a way. Both managers will probably be content at this stage but it hasn't been a great spectacle.

Philip Major
Sportsound summariser

Carrick started quite brightly but then they sort of retracted into their shell. You can see why their last three league games have ended 0-0 draws.

Almost a perfect start to the second half for the hosts from a Jarlath O'Rourke corner. It flicks off Dean Curry's head and Jimmy Callacher throws himself at it at the back post but can't force it home.

Philip Major
Sportsound summariser

One of the things Linfield need to do is pass the ball much quicker - maybe the pitch is causing them some issues. Certainly for the first 45 minutes it was very pedestrian.

Back underway at Seaview as Crusaders look to pick things up and avoid back-to-back defeats here this week.

Louise Thompson makes history at Seaview today as the first woman to take charge of a men's Irish Premiership match.

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