Carrick Rangers 1 Ballinamallard Utd 2 A Joshua McIlwaine double secured a massive three points for Ballinamallard away to Carrick Rangers tonight.
The win moves the Mallards eight points ahead of second from bottom Carrick with a game in hand.
Ballinamallard made a great start to the game as McIlwaine bagged his first of the night after only five minutes.
Goalkeeper Richard Brush made a fine stop to maintain the Mallards lead while they were close to doubling their lead from a Colm McLaughlin header that was just over the bar as McIlwaine's goal remained the difference at the break.
Noble hit a post for Carrick after Brush again saved the Mallards but Gavin Dykes' side looked to have sealed the points with 15 minutes to go when McIlwaine notched his second of the game.
Carrick did pull a goal back through a Ryan Morris own goal but the Mallards saw out the remainder of the contest to secure a deserved three points.
Next up is a home game against Glenavon on Tuesday night.
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