Both teams squandered a host of chances before Mark McMenemy finally got the ball in the net on the hour mark, his first in the League since August, when he showed great altertness to intercept a clearance from the home 'keeper to slot home from a very tight angle.

With both Portadown and Donegal Celtic in JJB Sports Irish Cup duty at the weekend, Coagh enter their forthcoming derby match against Killymoon Rangers at Hagan Park (kick-off 2:30pm) knowing a win will see them go level at the top.