Tiarnan Kelly's cross finds the back post, where Patrick Solis Grogan punches clear, but only as far as Jamie Glackin, whose hooked effort over his shoulder is palmed to safety by the Bangor goalkeeper.

Steven McCullough almost makes amends for that earlier miss with a thunderbolt towards the top-right corner, but Declan Dunne reacts brilliantly to turn it behind.

How is the home side not in front?

Igor Rutkowski almost capitalises on some hesitation between goalkeeper Shea Callister and defender Scot Rough but the Ballymena striker's effort trundles wide of the post.

More appeals from Carrick, this time for a potential back pass.

Shane Andrews is having none of it and waves away any appeals from the home players, coaching staff and fans.

Ballymena only half-clear a Crusaders corner and when Donal Rocks delivers the ball back into the penalty area, Aaron Reid's snap-shot on the turn is off-target.

Sean McAllister tries his luck from just outside the box, but Patrick Solis Grogan, or "PSG" as Bangor's media team are now calling him, sees it all the way.

Donal Rocks tries his luck with a free kick from long range for Crusaders but it drifts harmlessly past the Ballymena goal.

Scot Whiteside is slow to react to a loose ball and brings down Crusaders striker Aaron Reid, resulting in a yellow card.

Dungannon almost make Bangor and Steven McCullough pay for that miss as Leo Alves drops a shoulder and curls one towards the far corner, but his effort drifts just over.

Paul Heatley gathers possession and nips in to slot the ball home for Carrick's equaliser against Linfield.

How has he not scored?

Ben Arthurs picks out Steven McCullough just yards from goal, but with the whole goal to aim at, he somehow hits the crossbar.

That has to be an early contender for miss of the season.

Kodi Lyons-Foster arrives unmarked to meet a Len O'Sullivan free kick but can only head wide.

The on-loan defender looks disappointed with that effort - and with good reason.

Kealan Dillon sends a free-kick in from near halfway, but Junior Uzokwe cannot get on the end of it cleanly as he tussles with Alfie Mitchell.

The frontman goes down looking for a penalty, but Tony Clarke is having none of it.

It's end-to-end football at the minute, this time as Paul Heatley strikes on the half volley from inside the area, but sees his effort saved by an alert Chris Johns.

Johns needs two attempts to gather the ball, but does well to thwart the danger.

Matthew Snoddy comes to Carrick's rescue almost immediately up the other end as he blocks Kitt Nelson's shot on the line and prevents a certain Linfield goal.

Great defending by Snoddy who has come to his side's rescue there.

Daniel Lafferty makes two crucial blocks to deny Jack Malone's efforts as Glentoran continue to dominate.

Will the home side be able to make one of these chances count?

Igor Rutkowski meets Caoimhin McConnell's cross but the Ballymena striker can't keep his header on target.

Things have got a little scrappy at Clandeboye Park and that is probably suiting Lee Feeney's men more at the moment.

Ben Arthurs does well to outmuscle Adam Glenny and find Tiarnan Mulvenna, but his pass is not quite right, as the ball almost runs through to Lewis Harrison on the edge of the box.

The Bangor captain misreads the flight, however, allowing Rodney McAree's men to clear.