Crusaders so close to taking an early lead in the second half.

Finley Thorndike with a through-ball that sends Fraser Bryden clear, but the striker can't beat Jacob Carney in goal who makes a superb save.

Free-kick to Coleraine on the edge of the Cliftonville penalty area.

Ben Wylie tests PJ Morrison from the edge of the penalty area but the Cliftonville keeper is equal to the task.

Mikey Place's clever ball plays in Dany Gibson, who spins away from Ballymena defender Stephen O'Donnell but then shoots wide of the near post.

No changes for either team during the break.

We're back under way with no changes for either side.

Back under way at Seaview

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Cliftonville captain Rory Hale gets us back under way at Ballycastle Road.

Referee Steven Gregg brings an instantly forgettable 45 minutes to a close at the Showgrounds.

It's been an abrasive opening period on a surface where players are often having to take two or three touches in order to get the ball under control.

No goals and very little indication that there are going to be too many.

The half-time whistle goes and the wait for the first goal of the afternoon at Seaview continues.

No additional time at the Showgrounds, so it remains goalless at the Showgrounds.

Chances at a premium for both teams, the closest we've come to a goal Liam McStravick's shot cannoning off the woodwork moments before the interval.

The Reds continue to look dangerous in attack and come close to breaking the deadlock through Liam McStravick.

Played in by his captain, Rory Hale, he cuts inside Levi Ives before cracking his shot off the upright.

The closest we've come to a goal.

Carrick defender Ben Buchanan-Rolleston is cautioned for a foul on Jack O'Reilly.

Dylan McGeouch sends a free-kick into the Carrick box and, amid a sea of bodies, Daithi McCallion's effort is diverted behind by keeper Nathan Gartside.

A quick throw-in releases Joel Cooper, who strides forward before unleashing a low left foot strike which is well held by Cliftonville keeper PJ Morrison at his near post.

Still no firm shots on target at Seaview but it is Glenavon who are looking the most threatening with a number of corners.

Will there be a goal in the last six minutes of the half?

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Joe Toole tries his luck from way out but his effort flies harmlessly over the crossbar.

A mazy run from Joel Cooper ends in frustration as Coleraine fans' appeals for a free-kick are unsuccessful.

Kian Corbally plays in Aaron Jarvis on the left-hand side of the Carrick penalty area, but the midfielder slices his effort well off-target.