Crusaders 2, Ballymena 2

BALLYMENA, Northern Ireland (Interstat) — In a frenetic and dramatic Irish Premiership encounter that defied pregame projections, Ballymena United and Crusaders fought to a 2-2 draw Saturday at The Showgrounds. The match, which featured three goals in a stunning five-minute span during the first half and a late equalizer, saw both teams open their league campaigns with a share of the points. The result left each club with a record of zero wins, zero losses and one draw both in the Premiership and across all competitions for the young season. The contest began at a measured pace but exploded into… Read more...