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Larne Lose Third As Coleraine Cuts Gap

League leaders Larne suffered a 3-2 defeat to Carrick Rangers, while Coleraine's 1-0 win over Ballymena United closes the gap at the top to just two points.

Carrick Rangers stunned league leaders Larne with a 3-2 victory at Inver Park, extending their impressive run. Danny Gibson, Joe Crowe, and Paul Heatley found the net for the visitors, while Tiarnan O'Connor and Dan Bent scored for Larne in a second-half comeback attempt that ultimately fell short.

Elsewhere, Coleraine moved to within two points of the summit with a 1-0 triumph at the Coleraine Showgrounds, where Will Patching's first-half goal proved decisive in the win against Ballymena United.