The action resumes with no changes at the break.

Ryan Curran gets us back underway at the Showgrounds.

No changes for either team at half-time.

Nedas Maciulaitis' goal seperates the sides at the break.

Referee Evan Boyce brings a low-key first half to a close.

Jamie McGonigle has been a bright spark for the home side, forcing a fine save out of David Odumosu early on, while Rory Brown hasn't had a save to make at the other end though Destiny Ojo should have done better from a Luke Conlan cross.

Both sides need to do much more after the break.

Joe Crowe is cautioned for a late challenge on Mark Randall.

Two additional minutes to be played.

Arran Pettifer leaves the field clutching his right hamstring on the stroke of half-time time, replaced by Kris Lowe.

We're into three minutes of additional time at the end of the first half.

Concern for Cliftonville as Arran Pettifer goes down injured off the ball inside his own half.

Mark Randall's free-kick from a good position hits the Carrick wall, to the frustration of the away fans.

The bookings are now equal as Kurtis Forsythe is cautioned.

Danny Gibson sends Kyle Cherry's free-kick just wide.

Carrick are upping the tempo here.

Just over half an hour gone at the Showgrounds where it remains scoreless, despite the best efforts of both teams.

David Cushley sends a powerful free-kick towards goal, but Rohan Ferguson is alert and gathers the ball.

Nedas Maciulaitis slots home at the backpost to give Carrick the lead in the east Antrim derby.

Carrick Rangers go straight down the other end and have a good chance.

Kyle Cherry puts it on a platter for Danny Gibson, who can't keep his effort on target.

Tomas Cosgrove nods Sean Graham's corner towards goal with his effort inches wide of the left hand post.

That was a good chance for Gary Haveron's side.

A misplaced pass in defence from Coleraine allows Conor Pepper to stride forward but he blazes his right foot shot high over the crossbar.

Rohan Ferguson leaps to collect Cian O'Malley's shot from a Joe Crowe cross.

We're just past the 30-minute mark at Taylors Avenue.

Rhyss Campbell with a forceful run breaks into the Cliftonville penalty area where he pulls the ball back into the path of supporting midfielder Connor Murray.

He strikes the ball low but his effort is deflected wide of the target.