Glentoran manager Declan Devine feels the officials "made the right call" to postpone his side's hosting of Larne because of a waterlogged pitch.

The meeting at the Oval was to bring first against second in the Irish Premiership head-to-head but heavy rain in Belfast saw the game called off less than an hour before kick-off.

"It's certainly a downer on a Saturday when you don't have a game and you're so prepared for it but, it is what it is," said Devine.

"I think the referees have probably made the right call."

The Glens were coming in to the game off the back of an impressive win away to Coleraine last week and Devine was keen for his side to get the opportunity to continue that momentum.

"We're gutted to tell you the truth," he added.

"We were ready, we were really looking forward to the game, we had a strong side out on the back of last week. We wanted the momentum to continue.

"The referees have made the call on the safety of the players. There are parts of the pitch which are quite dangerous.

"As much as we're really, really gutted, we have to accept that the game's not going ahead."

Watch Ryan Waide drill home to put Carrick in front against Coleraine.

How things stand at the interval....

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Half-time at Ballycastle Road where the teams are level.

Ryan Waide, recalled to the starting line-up this afternoon, fired the visitors in front midway through the half with a neat half.

And that's how it stayed until a minute before the break when Zane Okoro somehow scrambled an equaliser for the hosts.

All to play for in the second period.

Ian McNabb brings the first half to a close at the Showgrounds.

Dungannon are two goals up and should be three goals to the good after that penalty miss late in the half.

There is a chorus of boos from the home fans after a fairly insipid showing from Ballymena.

The whistle blows to bring an end to the first half, where it remains goalless.

Both sides have enjoyed spells of possession and carved out half-chances, but composure in the final third has been lacking.

Eric McWoods came closest for the Reds, firing narrowly wide, while Ben Wylie’s curling strike nearly punished the hosts at the other end. All to play for.

Watch as Kym Nelson's own goal extends Dungannon's advantage over Ballymena at the Showgrounds.

Adam Brooks' early goal gives the away side the lead at the break.

We're playing at least three minutes of additional time at the Showgrounds.

Jack Malone's effort from the edge of the box is deflected away by Josh Williamson.

Declan Caddell has praised the youngster's performances in recent weeks and he will be delighted with how he has played so far this afternoon as well.

Within moments of Jim Magilton’s caution, Joe Gormley also finds his name taken.

The striker mistimes a late challenge on Baris Altintop, leaving referee Chris Morrison reaching for his yellow card once again.

Ballymena have a rare sight of goal as Kian Corbally cuts inside onto his left foot but curls his effort high and wide of the target.

For the second game running, Jim Magilton finds himself in the referee’s book, the Cliftonville boss shown a yellow card after venting his frustrations once too often on the touchline.

Jonny Tuffey rushes out of the box to hoof Michael O'Connor's pass to safety before Davy McDaid can latch onto it.

Just over a minute to go of the opening 45.

Watch Bobby-Jack McAleese rifle home a drive from long distance to put Dungannon in front.

Dungannon pass up the opportunity to add a third as Junior's penalty comes back off the inside of the post.

The spot kick was awarded after referee Ian McNabb adjudged that Ballymena keeper Sean O'Neill had caught Adam Glenny.

Michael O'Connor shifts the ball onto his left foot before sending a looping shot well over the crossbar.

Certainly not the most convincing shot I have ever seen...

Penalty to Dungannon...

Carrick Rangers go close to doubling their advantage before the break - and it all comes from a Coleraine corner.

The Rangers defence clear their lines as far as Danny Gibson on the halfway line who races clear of the home defence.

With team-mates in support he elects to go himself, Coleraine keeper Aidan Harris stretching low to his right to gather.