Crusaders 'dug in' for Coleraine win - Caddell

Crusaders manager Declan Caddell said his side "gave everything" as they held on to beat Coleraine 2-1 at the Showgrounds.

First half goals from Jordan Stewart and Kieran Offord secured the hard-fought victory for the Crues, despite Matthew Shevlin pulling a goal back in the second half.

And Caddell was delighted with his side's response to last weekend's 3-0 defeat against Carrick Rangers.

"It’s a tough place to come, Coleraine have the best home form in the league so it was always going to be difficult," he told BBC Sport NI.

"The last few times we have played them it could have gone either way but to come up here and put in that performance was great especially after the last couple of games which have been disappointing."

Caddell was pleased with their ruthless streak in the first half and also praised their ability to see out the game.

"The players gave everything so I’m happy. We wanted to get on the front foot in the first half and we certainly did that," he added.

"We went in 2-0 and it could have been more. Second half we knew Coleraine would throw everything at us which they did, and they caused us problems.

"The players dug in and worked hard for each other and a couple of good saves by Johnny Tuffey, it was a bit nervy, but I thought we deserved it."