Matthew Fitzpatrick once again rises highest as he meets Kyle McClean's corner from the right-hand side, but his header is easily saved by Nathan Gartside.

Moments later Kieran Offord cuts in on his right foot and strikes from inside the area, but again Gartside is equal to it.

John McGovern latches onto a through ball by Kealan Dillon, but Luke McCullough gets back and is able to deal with the danger.

This has been a much tighter second half and the next goal here is crucial.

Crusaders make another change as Robbie Weir comes on in place of Jordan Forsythe.

Ballymena bring on Calvin McCurry for Andy Scott who limps off with what looks like a groin injury.

Double substitution for Jim Magilton as Shea Gordon and Leon Graham replace Conor Pepper and Kris Lowe.

Conor Pepper is next to be cautioned after cynically bringing down Michael O'Connor near the touchline.

Michael O'Connor is jotted down in Chris Morrison's notebook after a clash with Odhran Casey.

Matthew Fitzpatrick almost has his second goal of the afternoon but is denied by the right-hand post!

Kyle McClean almost follows up but Nathan Gartside is quick to react and pounces on the ball to halt the Linfield attack.

Jordan Forsythe becomes the sixth players cautioned, for a foul on Andy Scott.

Since their goal, Carrick have continued to push forward and ask questions of the Dungannon defence.

Stephen Baxter will be happy with how his side have started the second half. Can they find another goal or will the home side weather the storm?

Linfield have started the second half like the did in the first, slowly.

A few careless mistakes and lapses of concentration are creeping in for the Blues, which the home crowd aren't too please about.

The first change of the afternoon is made by Crusaders as Harry Franklin replaces Mal Smith.

Kieran Offord almost doubles Linfield's lead as he diverts Ethan McGee's strike towards goal, but the ball goes just over the crossbar.

Some lovely play from Jamie Mulgrew who crossed into a dangerous area, with McGee coming in at the back post to shoot before Offord does his best to direct the ball into the net.

David Toure's driving run proves too much for Jack Keaney, who clips his heels inside the box.

A chance for the Lurgan Blues to put this game beyond doubt as Chris Morrison points to the spot.

Kirk McLaughlin catches Chris Shields in possession, gets past Ben Hall and then strikes towards goal, but Shields does well to recover and puts McLaughlin off.

Loughgall have had their fair share of opportunities, but are yet to take any.

Blues boss David Healy will feel his side need at least another goal to put this game to bed.

The home side are forced to make their first change of the game with James Knowles replacing the injured Bobby-Jack McAleese.

That's a blow for the home side as the teenager had been superb in the first half.

Crusaders defender Mal Smith is cautioned for pulling back Ballymena's Andy Scott near the centre circle.

Ethan Boyle's strike takes a deflection but proves a comfortable save for Declan Dunne.

Concern for the home side now as Bobby-Jack McAleese is now down clutching his knee.

Postpublished at 16:07 Greenwich Mean Time 15 February

16:07 GMT 15 February

Crusaders 2-1 Ballymena United

An unusual delay as referee Shane McGonigle has suffered what appears to be a hand injury.

After treatment from the Crusaders medical staff, the official is fit to continue.