Force thump champs in Beale's sharp comeback
Force flanker Carlo Tizzano rubs salt in the Crusaders' wound with a rolling maul try to make it a 37-15 scoreline at fulltime.
It is the first Force win over the Crusaders since 2003 and lifts them above the red and blacks into 11th on the ladder.
After winning seven straight titles the Crusaders, incredibly, are stone cold last with a 1-7 record.
Sam Carter has sealed a famous Force win with a pick and go try that brings a broad smile to the veteran lock's face.
The Force lead 30-15 after 74 minutes and edge closer to a win that will lift them above the Crusaders and off the bottom of the Super Rugby Pacific ladder.
Ben Donaldson continues his brilliant kicking display with another long range penalty.
That boosts the Force lead to 25-15 after 64 minutes.
Sevu Reece has broken the Crusaders record for most tries for the storied club.
The winger has now scored 53, going one clear of Caleb Ralph.
It was a typically impressive finish, showing great strength and balance to get past Chase Tiatia.
The Force lead 22-15 after an hour.
Goalkicking may prove decisive with Ben Donaldson on target and the Crusaders struggling in that department - missing all three conversion attempts.
Ben Donaldson is on the money again with another sweetly struck penalty.
The Force lead 22-10 after 54 minutes.
Substitute hooker George Bell gives the Crusaders life with a fine try down the left wing.
There are big raps on the dynamic 22-year-old who is seen as a future All Black.
There are some boos from the crowd as replays show Bell start to lose his grasp of the ball before grounding but there is no intervention from the TMO.
The Force lead 19-10 after 52 minutes.
Ben Donaldson kicks the Force further clear with a long range penalty.
The Force lead 19-5 after 44 minutes.
Kurtley Beale has looked sharp in his comeback Super Rugby Pacific match.
The defending champs are on the ropes again as Force hooker Tom Horton drives over to score a crucial try just before halftime.
The Force were able to keep the Crusaders out with just 14 men and then struck gold at the other end.
The home team lead 16-5 at the break.
