Aaron Black celebrates his late equaliser at Drumahoe

Crusaders fought back from two goals down to claim a point against Institute in Tuesday's Irish Premiership clash.

The Crues hit the woodwork three times early on but Philip Lowry put 'Stute ahead on 25 minutes and Kevin Ramsey then doubled the lead.

Mark Dickson pulled one back from the spot on 48 minutes but he missed a second penalty after Paddy McLaughlin had been sent off for handball.

However, Aaron Black levelled for Crusaders two minutes from time.

Crusaders dominated early on with Black heading against the crossbar and Alan Emerson and Martin Donnelly then both striking the woodwork in quick succession.

But 'Stute took the lead against the run of play when Lowry headed a Declan Divin cross to the net.

Ramsey notched Institute's second goal four minutes later after beating two challengers before firing in a great shot.

Dickson was on target from the penalty spot on 48 minutes after McLaughlin had pushed Jordan Owens.

McLaughlin got his marching orders on 76 minutes after handling on the line to prevent an equaliser but Dickson was off-target from the spot on this occasion.

However, Crusaders produced late pressure and Black forced an equaliser two minutes from time.

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