Match Reaction

“It keeps us alive” – Lowry

COLERAINE midfielder Stephen Lowry was pleased with the Bannsiders’ strength of character as they left The Oval with a share of the spoils…

Oran Kearney’s men looked like falling to a defeat as Ruaidhri Donnelly made the breakthrough on 78 minutes but Coleraine responded as Lowry’s deflected strike found the back of the net.

The midfielder admits Donnelly’s opener was “soft” but knows the draw keeps things interesting as the battle for European football continues

Lowry’s effort deflected off Patrick McClean but he is hoping the goal panel doesn’t rule it as the Bannsiders enter a 11-day break, which he has welcomed before playing Crusaders on May 15.

The ex-Linfield ace knows there are three massive games left in the Danske Bank Premiership and believes he and his team-mates are punching above their weight.