Portadown 3-1 Ballymena United Gary Hamilton scored twice for Portadown against Ballymena |
Two goals from Gary Hamilton helped Portadown claim a 3-1 comeback win over Ballymena United in Tuesday's CIS League Cup tie at Shamrock Park.
The visitors took the lead in the eighth minute with Oran Kearney hitting a glorious half-volley after a long throw from Trevor McLernon.
Hamilton levelled for Portadown in the 43rd minute with a cool lob over Robert Robinson after a long ball from Philip Craig.
Hamilton put Portadown ahead with a 51st minute goal and Vinny Arkins extended the home team's lead with a 57th minute penalty.
Coleraine 4-1 Limavady Utd
Coleraine recovered from the shock of conceding a goal after only 14 seconds to beat Limavady 4-1 in the CIS Cup clash at Ballycastle Road.
Davy Patton hit Limavady's early goal and the Nationwide Cup holders didn't get level until the 32nd minute when Paul Gaston headed home.
Jody Tolan put Coleraine ahead with a 65th minute goal and Michael McHugh extends the lead with an 82nd minute goal.
Gerry Flynn added a fourth goal for Coleraine in the 90th minute.