It took Ballyclare a while to get into this game, with Ards putting up strong resistance in the first half hour, but a four try burst towards the end of the first half pushed the game firmly in their favour.
Ards enjoyed the better of the first quarter and racked up a penalty from Paul Cox to take a 0 – 3 lead after 6 minutes.
The home team eventually worked their way into the Ards half and tied the game at 3 – all after a penalty from Matthew McDowell.
The midfield battle continued until the half hour mark when Owen Kirk slid over on the right for an . . .
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