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Carrick Shock Leaders Larne

Carrick Rangers ended Larne's recent unbeaten run with a 3-2 victory, while Coleraine defeated Ballymena to close the gap at the top of the Irish Premiership to just two points.

Carrick Rangers stunned league leaders Larne 3-2 at Inver Park, extending their impressive run. The visitors took control with goals from Danny Gibson, Joe Crowe, and Paul Heatley before halftime, though Larne responded through Tiarnan O'Connor and a late Dan Bent goal.

Elsewhere, Coleraine maintained their title challenge with a 1-0 win against Ballymena United. Will Patching's first-half goal was enough to secure the victory at the Coleraine Showgrounds, keeping Coleraine just two points behind Larne with a game in hand.