Warrenpoint Town beat Crusaders 5-2 after extra time in BetMcLean Cup thriller

Warrenpoint Town produced a stunning extra-time performance to beat Crusaders 5-2 in the BetMcLean League Cup first round at Milltown on Wednesday night.

The Championship side and their Premiership visitors were level at 2-2 after 90 minutes, before Warrenpoint struck three times in extra time to secure a memorable victory and progress in the competition.

Crusaders were 1-0 down when Tom Maguire was sent off early in the second half, but Donal Rocks and Aaron Reid turned the score around to put the visitors 2-1 ahead before Warrenpoint fought back.

Rory Powell was the standout performer, scoring twice during normal time before completing his hat-trick in extra time. Daire Trainor and Adetobi Jinadu also found the net during the additional period as Warrenpoint pulled clear.

Warrenpoint took full advantage of the extra man in extra time, with Powell’s third goal restoring their lead in extra time before Trainor and Jinadu added further strikes to complete the five-goal tally.

The result gives Warrenpoint a notable cup victory over top-flight opposition. Crusaders will be left to reflect on a tie that was level at the end of normal time before the hosts took control in extra time.

Warrenpoint Town 5-2 Crusaders (AET)

Warrenpoint Town scorers: Rory Powell (3), Daire Trainor, Adetobi Jinadu
Crusaders scorers: Donal Rocks, Aaron Reid
Red card: Tom Maguire (Crusaders)

External link: NIFL BetMcLean Cup

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