Kevin Kelbie celebrates after scoring his first goal for Ballymena

A superb Kevin Kelbie double gave United their first JJB Premiership win as Linfield lost their unbeaten record.

Glenn Ferguson hit the woodwork for the visitors before Kelbie's superb shot into the top corner on 30 minutes.

Linfield's Michael Carvill fired against a post before Kelbie sealed the points with a fine 88th minute finish.

However, the victory was overshawdowed by the death of United player Aaron Stewart's mother in a car accident as she drove her son to the game.