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Crusaders FC 2:0 Glenavon — Match Report

Gary RedknappGary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT
Crusaders FC beat Glenavon 2-0 in a Club Friendly, with Sean Carlin the standout player despite playing for the losing side, though with no next fixture scheduled the result marks a clean end to their preparations. Both goals arrived in the second half through unassisted strikes in the 49th and 59th minutes, decisive blows that punctured Glenavon's resistance after a tight first period.
The match statistics tell a story of near-equality: Crusaders and Glenavon each held 50% possession, while Crusaders edged corners 6-5, suggesting neither side truly dominated the run of play. Sean Carlin earned a 7.25 rating as Glenavon's top performer, his composed presence in midfield the reason his team stayed competitive despite the scoreline. CheckLive's model rated Crusaders clearly ahead and the result confirmed that favouritism, though the live signals offered no further insight into the flow.
Without a next fixture on the horizon, Crusaders can take confidence from a clean-sheet victory built on second-half efficiency rather than overwhelming control.
Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Crusaders FC vs Glenavon?

Crusaders FC 2-0 Glenavon (Club Friendly Games).

First half0 - 0
    Second half2 - 0
    • 49
    • 59

    Head to Head meetings Crusaders FC - Glenavon

    • Matches23
    • The biggest draw2-2
    • The most effective match6-1
    Crusaders FC logo

    Crusaders FC

    Glenavon logo

    Glenavon

    • 11

      Victories

    • 3

      Draws

    • 9

      Victories

    Victories

    Home team logo

    11

    9

    Away team logo

    Scored goals

    Home team logo

    39

    28

    Away team logo

    Average per game

    Home team logo

    1.7

    1.22

    Away team logo

    The biggest victory

    Home team logo

    6-1

    0-3

    Away team logo
    Crusaders FC

    Crusaders FC

    Glenavon

    Glenavon

    Odds

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