Ballymena's Richard Gibson shields the ball from Crusaders skipper Colin Coates

Late goals from Colin Coates and Jordan Owens snatched victory for Crusaders against Ballymena United at Seaview.

Ballymena took the lead in the 37th minute when Gary McCutcheon turned and twisted on the edge of the penalty area and fired past keeper Chris Keenan.

United stayed in front until Crusaders' pressure paid off in the 88th minute when Coates rifled in after the ball had been half cleared by Gary Haveron.

Owens scored the 90th-minute winner after goalmouth scramble.

The win takes Stephen Baxter's men up to fourth in the Carling Premiership table.

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