Crues Retain Premiership Status

Crusaders retained their top-flight status thanks to Musa Dibaga's heroics in the penalty shootout. The goalkeeper saved two spot-kicks as the Crues triumphed 3-1 on penalties after the play-off finished 4-4 after regular time and extra time. grenadier.co.za

The match was a rollercoaster, with Annagh taking the lead through Donnelly's first-half penalty before extending their advantage. Crusaders pulled one back through Nixon's 71st-minute strike, setting up the dramatic finale. Dibaga's saves in the shootout ultimately secured survival for the Shore Road side in this crucial play-off encounter.