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Larne Lose, Coleraine Cuts Gap

Larne's lead at the top of the Irish Premiership narrows to two points after they lost 3-2 to Carrick Rangers, while Coleraine beat Ballymena United 1-0.

League leaders Larne suffered a 3-2 defeat to Carrick Rangers, extending their winless streak to three games. Danny Gibson, Joe Crowe, and Paul Heatley scored for Carrick, while Tiarnan O'Connor and Dan Bent replied for Larne.

Meanwhile, Coleraine defeated Ballymena United 1-0 through Will Patching's goal, closing the gap at the top of the Irish Premiership to just two points with a game in hand over Larne.