Ballymena United defender Kym Nelson said he was “ecstatic” after their 3-2 victory against Cliftonville extended their recent winning streak.
Ben Kennedy opened the scoring for the Sky Blues from the spot before former defender Jonny Addis equalised for Cliftonville.
Nelson netted the second goal against his former club, with Ethan Devine adding a third as Joe Gormley pulled a goal back with a penalty.
The Sky Blues have now won five league games in a row and Nelson expressed his relief that they got over the line after a nervy finish to the game.
“It was a rollercoaster of a game near the end we made it hard for ourselves seeing it out but the run we’re on at the minute it’s just great to get three points again,” Nelson told BBC Sport NI.
“It’s a very happy dressing room and it’s well deserved the way we train, we demand more of each other you can see it on the pitch we are reaping the rewards of it.”
Nelson was also pleased to contribute with a goal after missing a number of opportunities in recent games.
“I knew the last few weeks I’ve been getting on the end of few and out there I just connected well with one so it’s great to win and chip in with a goal too.”