Two second-half goals from David Rainey ensured Crusaders took maximum points in an entertaining game at Seaview.

Martin Donnelly's 21st-minute penalty found the bottom corner after Rainey had been fouled by Keith O'Hara.

Tim Mouncey made it 1-1 when he headed in from close range after a Wesley Boyle cross in the 42nd minute.

Rainey drilled a powerful shot past David Miskelly to complete a fine move on 51 minutes and then scored on 55 after Mark Dickson's shot was blocked.

Eamon Doherty is about to challenge Portadown's Richard Clarke

Mouncey had the first chance of the game when his free-kick flew over the bar, then Colin Coates flashed a header wide and Dickson saw his shot blocked by Darren Kelly.

Donnelly coolly converted his spot-kick after Davy Malcolm pointed to the spot but midfielder Mouncey equalised.

Rainey put Stephen Baxter's side in front and then followed up to score after Dickson was initially denied.

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