IFA League Cup: 'Stute stun league champions with sensational win

Institute produced the shock result of the night when they defeated Irish League champions Crusaders 4-3 after extra time in their IFA League Cup third round tie at Seaview tonight.

The Derry side took the lead in the third minute when Dean Curry (pictured) found the back of the net with a powerful header.

Former ‘Stute striker Stephen O’Flynn drew the home side level when he headed home a Andrew Mitchell free kick from 18 yards in the 22nd minute.

The Crues thought they had taken the lead again seven minutes later but O’Carroll’s effort was ruled out because of handball.

Kevin Deery’s side regained the lead a minute before half-time when Garbhan Friel converted a penalty following a foul on Aaron Harkin.

The Belfast side drew level again five minutes into the second half when Andrew Mitchell beat keeper Martin Gallagher with a penalty awarded for a foul on Michael Carville.

The underdogs rode their luck when an O’Flynn effort rebounded off the woodwork.

Stute went in front for the third time when keeper Graeme McKibbin fumbled a Robbie Hume corner into his own net five minutes from time.

However, a second Graeme Mitchell penalty in the 90th minute took the game into extra time.

The game appeared to be heading for penalties when Gareth Brown headed home a Harkin free kick three minutes from the end.

Next up for Institute is an away Championship One clash with Armagh on Saturday.