Crusaders beat Bangor after Wardell's late strike
Owen Wardell's late stunning strike is enough to see Crusaders overcome Bangor 2-1 at Seaview.
Crusaders secured a 2-1 victory over Bangor in the Irish Premiership at Seaview, thanks to a late strike from Owen Wardell. The match saw Aaron Reid put Crusaders ahead in the 16th minute with a goal from a flowing move down the left. Bangor equalized through Ben Arthurs in the second half, but Wardell sealed the win seven minutes from time with a stunning shot that hit the post.
The Crusaders have now accumulated 12 points from 15 home games this season. Bangor manager Lee Feeney expressed disappointment with a lack of penalties awarded, while Crusaders manager Declan Caddell praised his team's character in pushing on for the crucial goals.
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