Kevin Kelbie rescued Ballymena United with a 68th-minute equaliser against Institute at the Showgrounds.

Institute got a penalty in the second minute for Albert Watson's high challenge on Paul Brown but Brown's spot-kick was saved by Dwayne Nelson.

However, the north-west club did take the lead in the seventh minute when Mark Scoltock got on the end of Ruairi Boyle's free-kick.

Kelbie pounced to score from in front of goal from Nathan McConnell's cross.

United deserved a point for their improved second-half display.

They were denied in the first half by a superb double save by Gavin Cullen.

The 'Stute keeper parried out Michael Smith's strong shot and then reacted quickly to block McConnell's follow up.

Before the equaliser, Kelbie had a great chance but his effort was blocked by keeper Cullen's outstretched leg.

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