BELFAST, Northern Ireland (Interstat) — Derry City W defeated Crusaders W 3-2 Sunday, holding off a late rally in a five-goal match. The visitors opened the scoring in the 11th minute, but Crusaders W equalized in the 26th. The teams were level 1-1 at halftime. Derry City W moved back ahead in the 52nd minute and added another goal in the 90+2nd. Crusaders W answered in the 90+5th, but the comeback fell short. Derry City W is now 1-0 in the competition and 1-0 across all competitions. Crusaders W is 0-1 in the competition and 0-1 overall. Derry City W entered the match after a 5-1 win over Larne W. Crusaders W hosted the match. Derry City W’s three goals came from its 11th, 52nd and 90+2nd-minute scores. Crusaders W scored in the 26th and 90+5th. Derry City W secured the road win. Crusaders W could not complete the late response.