Crusaders come from behind to win against Ballymena in Irish Premiership
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 5:06 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Crusaders secured their first points of the Irish Premiership season with a 2-1 victory over Ballymena United at Seaview on August 15. Ballymena initially took the lead in the 10th minute with a goal from Igor Rutkowski. Crusaders responded with a deflected equalizer from Owen Wardell in the 27th minute, followed by a goal from Wardell just before halftime. Despite a disallowed goal from Ballymena in the final minute, Crusaders held on for the win.
- •Crusaders win 2-1 against Ballymena United at Seaview.
- •Igor Rutkowski opened the scoring for Ballymena in the 10th minute.
- •Owen Wardell scored both goals for Crusaders, including a key strike just before halftime.
- •Ballymena had a late goal disallowed by the referee.
- •Crusaders seek to build on this victory in their next match against Portadown.
- 5:06 PMYahoo Sports — Crusaders come from behind to beat Ballymena
"Watch highlights and read a match report as Crusaders recover from an early one-goal deficit to beat Ballymena United and secure their first points of the season.
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