Crusaders saw their lead at the top of the Carling Premiership cut to one point after losing at the Showgrounds.

The Crues were guilty of poor defending in the 29th minute when David Cushley's cross from the left found Michael Smith who netted at the far post.

Nathan McConnell had a great chance to make it 2-0 just before half-time but the striker sent his shot wide.

Ballymena scored again on 63 minutes when Cushley controlled Andy Smith's pass to fire past Chris Keenan.

For Crusaders, Jordan Owens had a shot saved by United keeper Dwayne Nelson.

The win takes Roy Walker's United into the top half of the Premiership table

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