"Musa Dibaga was the hero as he saved two penalties to keep the Shore Road side up, with the Crues winning 3-1 on penalties after the play-off finished 4-4 after 210 minutes of football."
"Donnelly stepped up from 12-yards and made no mistake, dispatching off the spot kick despite Dibaga diving the right way."
"Just before the break, the visitors were awarded a second penalty of the half as Ryan Swan was brought down just inside the area."
"Dibaga will take the headlines after he saved two penalties as the Crues sealed their survival in the most dramatic of endings."
Crusaders maintained their Irish Premiership status following a thrilling penalty shootout against Annagh United. The match ended 4-4 after 210 minutes, leading to penalties. Musa Dibaga emerged as the hero, saving two penalties. Annagh United initially took the lead with a penalty from Donnelly, followed by a second goal from Lee Upton. Crusaders equalized through Stewart Nixon, forcing extra time. Ultimately, the penalty shootout concluded with a 3-1 victory for Crusaders, ensuring their survival in the league.
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