Referee Shane McGonigle immediately brandishes yellow to Lee Chapman for a mistimed tackle on Conor McKendry, catching the former Coleraine winger late in midfield.

Andy Ryan's curling free-kick has Aaron McCarey beaten all ends up, but the woodwork comes to the Ports' rescue as the ball crashes against the upright and bounces to safety.

The visitors inches away from doubling their lead.

Paul McElroy catches Conor McKendry with a clumsy challenge from behind after Andy Ryan's clever pass.

A promising free-kick opportunity for Larne in a threatening position, just outside the box.

Ahu Obhakhan shows good control to chest the ball down and spots Josh Ukek's run, but his attempted through ball carries too much weight, allowing Rohan Ferguson to reclaim possession for the champions.

Chris Gallagher tries his luck from range, but his effort cannons off team-mate Mark Randall in unfortunate fashion, with the deflection sending the ball harmlessly behind for a goal kick.

Conor McKendry attempts to find Andy Ryan with a lofted delivery inside the six-yard area, but Aaron McCarey reads the danger well, stepping off his line confidently to gather the cross without any fuss.

Conor McKendry shows his defensive discipline by tracking back diligently to dispossess Gary Thompson on the edge of the box.

The former Crusaders man tries to win back possession but immediately commits a foul on the winger to end any chance of a counter attack for Tiernan Lynch's men.

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The second half begins at Shamrock Park, with the visitors making a double switch.

Ryan Nolan and Matty Lusty enter the fray, replacing Shaun Want and Benji Magee.

An unfortunate moment for Aaron McCarey as the ball his the post and then his face before going in,

A cruel twist of fate separates the sides at the break, with Aaron McCarey's unfortunate own goal - after Conor McKendry's shot struck the post - proving the difference in an otherwise evenly-contested first half.

At the end of this first half, the fourth official signals just one minute of additional time, with Larne holding onto their fortuitous lead.

Paul McElroy picks out Josh Ukek in space on the flank, with the winger showing neat footwork to cut inside onto his right foot.

However, Cian Bolger positions himself perfectly to make a crucial block.

A huge chance goes begging for Niall Currie's side!

Shay McCartan delivers a sumptuous cross to the back post, but Josh Ukek misjudges his timing completely, failing to make any connection when well-positioned.

First booking of the match as Andy Ryan sees yellow for a clumsy foul on Luke Wilson.

The Scotsman catches his opponent late near the halfway line, giving referee Shane McGonigle no choice but to produce the card.

The hosts have a chance from a corner, but Shay McCartan's delivery lacks quality, failing to clear the first man as Andy Ryan easily heads away.

A wasted set-piece opportunity from the former Glentoran man.

Dougie Wilson creates space for himself outside the penalty area, but the defender's goal-bound effort is bravely charged down by Chris Gallagher, who throws himself into the path of the shot.

A golden opportunity squandered by the Inver Reds!

Andy Ryan's deft header directs a left-wing cross into Benji Magee's path six yards from goal, but the former Loughgall man somehow contrives to miss the target with the goal at his mercy, his frustration evident as he lashes out at the air.

The game's first clear opening arrives from Mark Randall's pinpoint corner, as Cian Bolger's clever glancing header flashes across goal.

Jordan McEneff at full stretch, can only watch as the ball skids inches beyond his outstretched boot.

Paul McElroy bursts down the right flank for Niall Currie's side and chips in a teasing cross to the far post, but Josh Seary shows excellent defensive awareness to volley the danger clear.