Paul Millar labelled Josh Rbinson's lunging tackle on Conor McMenamin as "a shocker" and one that should have earned the Crusaders defender a straight red card.
McMenamin's night was ended prematurely after Robinson caught the Northern Ireland winger on the ankle in the 85th minute.
Referee Raymond Crangle brandished a yellow card, with television replays suggesting the Crues defender was fortunate to remain on the pitch.
