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Gareth Fullerton

Carrick Rangers midfielder's wonder pass leaves players and fans in awe

Carrick Rangers produced a stirring performance to beat Ballymena United 3-0 on Tuesday night.

Stuart King's men eased to a comfortable win at Taylors Avenue, their third victory over the Sky Blues this season.

David Cushley scored twice, including a penalty, while Ewan Kelly added a third late on.

Kelly's goal appeared to get everyone talking, but not because of the finish.

Instead, it was Kyle Cherry's wonder pass from midfield that had players and fans purring.

Cherry produced an inch-perfect through ball with the outside of his right boot, the pass swerving right into the path of Kelly who managed to scramble the ball over the line.

Carrick shared footage of the goal - and pass - on their social media, and there was plenty of reaction.

Larne striker David McDaid labelled Cherry's through ball as "one of the best passes I have seen", which earned a 'stunned' gif reply from Northern Ireland international defender Ryan McLaughlin.

Former Irish League title winner and manager Gerry Flynn joked: "You would’ve loved playing with me Davy, I hit 1/2 dozen of them a game but @Timmcca82706572 (Tim McCann) couldn’t finish them."

Ryan McMinn tweeted "What a pass", while Niall tagged Cherry and said: "F*** me mate that was sick from you."

Kyle Cherry of Carrick Rangers (right) (INPHO/Presseye/Stephen Hamilton)

Lee said "Holy moly" while Glenavon defender Calum Birney called it "outrageous".

Crusaders forward Jonny Frazer tweeted "Dream ball from Cherry" and former Cliftonville and Larne defender Chris Ramsey simply said: "Oh my god."

Jody Lynch added his own praise by saying Cherry's pass was "different gravy" and former Cliftonville midfielder Ciaran Caldwell shared a gif which included the words "This is insanely brilliant!".

What does everyone else think? Let us know in the comments...

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