LARNE, Northern Ireland (Interstat) — Larne defeated visiting Portadown 1-0 at Inver Park on Friday, with Kevin O’Hara scoring the only goal in the 82nd minute after a scoreless first half. Portadown held Larne without a goal for most of the match, but O’Hara broke through late to decide the contest. The match at Inver Park remained tight throughout. Seven yellow cards were issued, four to Portadown and three to Larne. Portadown’s Thompson was booked in the 18th minute and was substituted in the 28th; Larne’s McKendry was cautioned in the 19th and replaced at halftime. Carson and Graham also went into the book, while Lusty was cautioned in the 70th. Portadown fell to 2-11-2 in the competition and 2-12-2 overall. Larne improved to 8-2-2 in the competition and 8-2-2 overall. The result gave Larne the home victory over the visiting side. Portadown next faces Ballymena at home, while Larne is set to visit Cliftonville.