Dean Jarvis is unable to continue and is replaced for the final half an hour by Kodi Lyons-Foster.

Levi Ives needlessly gives away a corner as Crusaders continue to press.

Dean Jarvis down receiving treatment as the hosts was to take the kick.

Minutes after coming on the pitch, Ethan McGee is the first player to go in referee Chris Morrison's notebook.

The first yellow card comes just before the hour, Crusaders' substitute Elliot Dunlop falling foul of referee Ross Dunlop for a late challenge on Coleraine captain Lyndon Kane.

Jack Keaney clips a clever ball into Keevan Hawthorne, who shapes a curling effort towards goal, but fails to hit the target.

Ballymena replace James Hood, who has been testing the patience of referee Shane McGonigle after a number of fouls, with Joel Thompson.

That had been coming.

The visitors have come out on a different side since the interval. Whatever Jim Magilton said at half-time has certainly been taken on board by his players.

The best chance of the game for Crusaders.

Fraser Bryden shows great pace and strength to get to the byline before pulling the ball back into the path of Lloyd Anderson, up in support.

The midfielder does well to get to the ball in front of his marker but is unable to keep his effort on target from eight yards.

An enjoyable battle forming between Junior and Matt Ridley each time a long pass is played towards the Dungannon striker.

It's the home side who make the first change of the afternoon as Ethan McGee replaces goal scorer Chris McKee.

The Linfield fans are beginning to get restless as Carrick continue to dominate proceedings in the second half.

The Blues are struggling to keep hold of the ball as the visitors look to get forward at every opportunity.

Jack Keaney picks out Joe Sheridan with a pinpoint cross into the box, but the header lacks power, and Aaron McCarey gathers comfortably.

A half-chance, but the Reds are showing more intent.

Jordan Forsythe with a great opportunity for Crusaders but his free-kick in front of goal 25 yards out goes high over the crossbar.

Only a few minutes into the second half but already a much improved performance from the hosts.

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Joe Sheridan finds Harry Wilson in space 25 yards out, and the midfielder wastes no time pulling the trigger, but his effort is charged down.

Dungannon have the first dangerous chance of the second half.

Junior gets up well for a header, which is knocked down to Tiernan Kelly.

Kelly slips through Leo Alves, but the winger's shot is saved by Rohan Ferguson.

No changes for either team at half-time.

Rory Hale gets the ball rolling for the second half.

Philip Major
Sportsound summariser

Carrick have come out fired up for the second half and they are taking it to Linfield.

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