Ards pick up first points of the Danske Premiership season

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David Elebert and Jonny Frazer played in Ards first win of the season

By Q Radio Sport

Ards are off the bottom of the Danske Bank Premiership after a 1-0 win away to Carrick Rangers last night.

Substitute Scott Davidson bundled in the winner two minutes from time.

Both teams finished with 10 men - Ards midfielder Kyle Cherry was given a straight red for a tackle just after the hour mark with Carrick captain Mark Surgenor getting his second booking for a foul a few minutes later.

Referee Lee Tavinder issued a total of 11 yellow cards.

The victory saw Colin Nixon's men pick up their first points of the season after losing four in a row. 

Former Linfield winger Jonny Frazer set up the goal with a surging run from his own half:

Ex-Glenavon defender David Elebert was another outstanding performer for the North Down side:

Here's Carrick boss David McAlinden:

Carrick's Friday night match is away to Glenavon.

The fractious affair saw both sides reduced to 10 men

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