Crues retain Premiership status with shootout win over Annagh
Crusaders retained their Irish Premiership status by winning a penalty shootout against Annagh United after the two-leg play-off ended 4-4. Musa Dibaga was the decisive figure, saving two penalties to secure a 3-1 shootout victory. The win came after a tense match that included two Annagh penalties and a late Crusaders equalizer to force extra time.
- ▪Crusaders won the play-off against Annagh United 3-1 on penalties after a 4-4 aggregate draw.
- ▪Musa Dibaga saved two penalties in the shootout, proving crucial to Crusaders' survival.
- ▪Annagh United took a 2-0 lead in the second leg before Crusaders equalized in the 71st minute.
- ▪Aaron Donnelly scored two penalties for Annagh United during regular play.
- ▪The match went to extra time after the aggregate score was level, but no further goals were scored.
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Crues retain Premiership status with shootout win over Annagh<div class="ssrcss-1553su4-ErrorMessage eitf6465"><div class="ssrcss-h7lv7m-StyledInnerContainer eitf6464"><div class="ssrcss-nbxsk2-TextContent eitf6461"><h2 type="normal" class="ssrcss-89o2pv-Heading e10rt3ze0">To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.</h2><p class="ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10">This video can not be played</p></div></div></div>Figure caption, Highlights: Crusaders 1-2 Annagh United (Crusaders win on penalties)ByPaul KellyBBC Sport NI contributorPublished17 minutes agoCrusaders secured their Irish Premiership status for next season after a dramatic penalty shootout victory which sealed the play-off victory over Annagh United.Musa Dibaga was the hero as he saved two penalties to…
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