Conor Hagan of Newry moves into challenge Michael Smith of Ballymena

Ballymena United secured a narrow win over Newry City despite failing with two second-half penalties.

Rory Carson shot in the only goal of the game in the 70th minute after a goalmouth scramble during which three United players had efforts blocked.

It was a foul on Carson which led to Ballymena's first penalty which saw keeper Nathan Morley-Hillen save from Gary McCutcheon.

Nathan Hanley took United's second penalty but the keeper saved again.

The spot-kick was given by referee Stephen Weatherall after Morley-Hillen had brought down Carson.

In the first half Newry's Andy Graham forced a tremendous save from Dwayne Nelson.

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