Institute's dreams of Premiership promotion are over

Institute's bid to gain promotion to the Irish League's Premier Division has ended in disappointment.

They lost their promotion/relegation  play-off against Carrick Rangers 4-1 on the night and 5-2 on aggregate.

Having been held to a 1-1 draw at home in the first leg, 'Stute knew that they had to score away from home.

But they were soon in trouble as Kyle McVey's superb 11th-minute volley put Carrick ahead.

However, a minute later Sammy Morrow got the equaliser - and it was game on.

A Steven McCullough free-kick, which took a deflection, enabled Carrick to go in leading 2-1 at the interval.

Two second-half Declan 'Fabio' O'Brien goals paved the way for a home win as Carrick preserve their top flight status.

Institute's Mark Scoltock was shown a red card for a foul that resulted in a late penalty and the final goal.

This was Institute's fourth successive defeat in an end-of-season play-off.