John McGovern is inches away from connecting with a well-timed pass from Andy Mitchell at the back post.

Any sort of contact on that pass and it would have been a strike on target.

Matthew Snoddy pounces on Harry Jewitt-White's loose pass, but his attempted through ball to Davy McDaid carries too much weight and runs safely through to Jonny Tuffey.

Visible frustration between the Glenavon teammates as they disagree over the timing of McDaid's run.

That certainly wouldn't have been a goal that Declan Dunne would have wanted to see back!

Matthew Fitzpatrick intercepts a slack clearance from the Dungannon stopper with Kirk Millar gaining possession on the right wing and playing the ball back into the box. Fitzpatrick is able to nod the danger on, but Leo Alves clears his header.

The second half is underway at Mourneview Park, with Declan Caddell making one change to his Crusaders side.

The experienced Jordan Owens enters the fray in place of Josh Williamson as the visitors look to regain their advantage in this evenly-poised contest.

No changes at the break as the action resumes at Stangmore Park.

Michael O'Connor powers home a header from a corner to make it all-square.

A competitive opening 45 minutes at Mourneview Park sees the sides level at the break.

Philip Lowry's glancing header from Jordan Forsythe's long throw gave the Crues the lead, but Michael O'Connor's powerful header from Peter Campbell's corner ensured parity.

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The fourth official indicates a minimum of one minute added time at the end of the first half.

Not many chances during the first half of this top-two clash.

Worrying signs for the home side as the half-time whistle goes though as John McGovern is down with what looks like an ankle injury.

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Chris Atherton shows quick feet to spin away from Jarlath O'Rourke, but Daniel Larmour positions himself well to block the resulting cross behind for a corner.

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

Michael O'Connor is next into referee Shane McGonigle's notebook after a late challenge on Jordan Forsythe in midfield.

No complaints from the striker

Chris Atherton creates space for himself, cutting inside from the right wing, but his ambitious long-range effort sails well wide of Jonny Tuffey's goal.

A tame end to promising build-up play from the home side.

Jimmy Callagher goes close to doubling the lead for Crusaders as his long-range strike strikes the woodwork.

Kirk Millar plays a short free-kick for Joel Cooper whose low effort is palmed away by Declan Dunne.

Jamie Mulgrew can't steer home the rebound.

Len O'Sullivan delivers an enticing cross towards the near post, where Matthew Snoddy throws himself at the ball with a diving header.

The Mourneview Park crowd holds its breath, but the midfielders' effort nestles into the side netting.

Paddy McLaughlin's men edging closer to an equalizer.

Gael Bigirimana brings down Matthew Fitzpatrick just inside the box and the Linfield fans and players are appealing for a penalty.

However, referee Declan Hassen waves away the appeals.

High, wide and not so handsome!

Kealan Dillon finds space 25-yards out, but it's safe to say his strike was off target.

Philip Lowry glances home from a throw-in to put the north Belfast visitors in front at Mourneview Park.