Ballymena United
Jordan Williamson: Kept his side in the game with some key saves 7
Ross Redman: Struggled to impose himself on the game in an attacking sense 6
Douglas Wilson: Found it difficult against Crusaders' attacking threat 6
Scot Whiteside: Made a vital tackle in the first half 6
David McDaid: Had no real goal scoring opportunities 6
Josh Kelly: Had Ballymena's only real opportunity in the game 6
Steven McCullough: Another who failed to get impose himself going forward 6
Robbie McVarnock: Had a tough afternoon up against Paul Heatley 6
Sean Graham: Never really got going against Crusaders' midfield three 6
Craig Farquhar: Had it tough against the impressive Crusaders front line 6
Crusaders
Jonny Tuffey: Very quiet afternoon for the Crues stopper 7
Robbie Weir: Very controlled performance by the experienced midfielder 7
Philip Lowry: Captain's performance and another goal from the midfielder 9
Adam Lecky: Led the line superbly and was a real handful 8
Jordan Forsythe: Slotted in at right back seamlessly 9
Jarlath O'Rourke: Unlucky not to score in the second half 7
Jude Winchester: Excellent performance driving from midfield 8
Daniel Larmour: Assured performance denying Ballymena any chances 7
Paul Heatley: Constant threat and scored a superb goal 8
Rory McKeown: Composed display in an unfamiliar role at the heart of the defence 8
Ross Clarke: Scored the opener and was a great supply line 8
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