A young Crusaders Reserves side with a decent sprinkling of Academy players where defeated 2-1 by Portadown Reserves who had several first team squad players playing.
0-0 at half time Crusaders Reserves found themselves 2-0 down but got a goal back and despite a several chances and a lot of pressure just could not find the equaliser.
Next up for the Champions are Carrick Rangers Reserves away next Monday night (3rd)