Teenage defender Johnny Flynn put Ballymena ahead on 63 minutes but Rainey's two goals on 71 and 81 earned the Crues a decider against Glentoran.

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Gary Browne had given the Whites a 35th-minute lead, Gavin Melaugh netted the equaliser on 40 and then Johnny Flynn scored an own goal after 70.

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