The Crues produced impressive comeback before losing out to Caernarfon town in a penalty shootout
Stephen Baxter 's reign as Crusaders boss came to disappointing end on Wednesday night as they exited the UEFA Conference League following a thrilling penalty shootout at Seaview .
Philip Lowry send the home side into raptures when he levelled the tie with 18 minutes to go to complete. remarkable comeback. There were no more goals in extra time so it was on to the dreaded penalty shootout. Read next: Neil Lennon's son honoured to follow in his dad's 'big footsteps' as he captains Northern Ireland side
"We went after it and to score three goals and to almost score a fourth, which would have taken the tie away from them," Baxter told BBC Sport after the game. "I felt we had a loud shout for a penalty when Jay's cross hit the arm of a defender."
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