Crusaders make a change as they withdraw Finley Thorndike and bring on the hugely experienced Jordan Forsythe in his place.

So close to an equaliser for Ballymena as Success Edogun's cross goes to the back post where Matthew Clarke fires it goalwards.

The ball comes off Crusaders defender Odhran McCart and off his own crossbar before eventually ending up in the grateful arms of keeper Jonny Tuffey.

Again, the hosts come close to adding a second.

Rory Hale shows great awareness to take a free-kick quickly, slipping the ball through to Jack Keaney in an advanced position.

The big defender gets to the pass but his goal bound effort is smothered by onrushing Coleraine goalkeeper Aidan Harris.

Liam Beckett
Sportsound summariser

I would have to say that it [the goal] is probably against the run of play. Bangor had started the better of the two teams.

Cliftonville really threatening a second goal now.

Eric McWoods, not for the first time, outstrips the visitors' defence before cutting the ball back into the path of Ryan Curran.

The big striker does everything right, keeping his shot low and on target, but Coleraine defender Rowan McDonald stretches out a foot to block on the line.

Ryan Waide bursts clear and looks to be in as he bears down on goal, only to be brought down by Divin Ismala just outside the area.

Aaron McCarey makes a sharp save to deny Adam Lecky, but the danger isn’t over.

The rebound falls kindly for the Carrick striker, whose follow-up effort crashes against the crossbar. Before Paul Heatley can react, the Ports scramble it clear.

Rory Hale comes close to doubling his side's lead.

Picking up the ball in midfield he strides forward unopposed before narrowly missing the target with a fierce shot. from 20 yards.

A bright start to the second half for the hosts.

Joe Crowe clips an ambitious ball over the top for Danny Gibson to chase, and for a moment it looks like he might get there. But Aaron McCarey reads it, racing off his line to sweep up before the forward can pounce.

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Ballymena's David Toure goes on a swashbuckling run from full-back before feeding Success Edogun in front of goal.

The striker winds up a shot but Crusaders skipper Jarlath O'Rourke absolutely flings himself at the ball to make an outstanding block.

That's as good as a goal at the other end.

Chris McKee does well down the left as he beats his man before getting a shot away, but it takes a deflection and is easily gathered by Patrick Solis Grogan in the Bangor goal.

A change at half-time for the visitors as Zane Okoro replaces Lewis McGregor.

Aaron Jarvis takes a Kian Corbally pass on his chest before hitting a first-time half-volley which Jonny Tuffey dives to his right to push away.

Isaac Baird is the first player in referee Louise Thompson's book.

We're back under way at Solitude.

Tiernan Lynch
Derry City manager and former Larne boss on BBC Radio Ulster

Bangor look liked they have had the more clear-cut chances [in the first half].

Ben Arthurs is a real handful. He is big and strong and uses that to his advantage.

He has been causing Linfield problems.

Back under way for the second half at a now floodlit Clandeboye Park.

No changes at the break from either manager.