Referee Christopher Morrison blows the half-time whistle and, happily, Kurtis Forsythe is also walking towards the changing rooms following his brush with the perimeter fence.

Limavady boss Paul Owens will be delighted with the way his side soaked up early Crusaders pressure and then delivered the decisive blow through Philip Lowry.

Crusaders have lost their way somewhat after a bright opening.

Watch Lewis Francis put Bangor ahead against Glentoran at the Oval.

An already long-running first period at Seaview is about to be extended further as Kurtis Forsythe collides with a thud against an advertising hoarding.

Players from both sides immediately signal for treatment and the medical attention is prompt.

Tomas Cosgrove's goal is the difference between the teams at the break, but Portadown will have a man advantage for the second period giving them a huge opportunity.

Half-time at Taylors Avenue where it's the visitors, Cliftonville, who lead.

Carrick Rangers opened the scoring after 10 minutes through Caleb Hawthorne but the Reds drew level five minutes later thanks to Kyle McClelland's back post header from a Ben Quinn corner.

Quinn turned from provider to goalscorer just after the half hour with a fine finish from a Liam McStraick assist to ensure the away side are in the driving seat at the break.

Into three minutes of stoppage time here at Shamrock park

There will be five minutes of additional time at the end of an injury-punctuated first half at Seaview.

Bangor lead at the break thanks to Lewis Francis' header.

Boos ring around the Oval from the home fans as the players make their way off the pitch.

Into two added minutes at Taylors Avenue.

Almost a goal for Portadown and it came directly from a Rohan Ferguson error.

Goalkeeper Ferguson took an age with the ball at his feet before drilling the ball off attacker Eamon Fyfe, with the ricochet heading towards goal before the stopper makes it back to rescue the situation.

Into just one minute of addiitonal time at the end of the first half.

Ben Quinn links up well with Liam McStravick before poking through the legs of Nathan Gartside to put the Reds ahead.

Kurtis Forsythe is the first name in referee Christopher Morrison's notebook.

The Crusaders defender might breathe a sigh of relief after bringing down Jamie McGonigle as the striker bore down on goal but the official takes his time before reaching for a yellow card rather than a red.

See how Philip Lowry gets on the end of a cross from the right to put Limavady United in front against Crusaders at Seaview.

Kyle Cherry stays down following a hefty challenge in midfield but is able to continue after treatment.

Heading into the last five minutes of the half here in Portadown and little to report since the sending off.

Portadown are looking much more comfortable in possession now though and would love to pinch an equaliser before the break.

The Glens have been frantically trying to respond after Bangor's goal with Ross Clarke nodding a corner just wide.

Limavady try to launch a counter-attack but with Jamie McGonigle isolated up top, the striker decides to try his luck from fully 30 yards and Crusaders keeper Shea Callister is relieved to see the ball drop narrowly over the crossbar.

Jack Malone tries to take advantage of a mistake by Patrick Solis Grogan, but youngster Alfie Mitchell makes a crucial block to thwart the chance.

Into the final 10 minutes of the half now.