Crusaders manager Declan Caddell says his side's 4-0 loss against Coleraine in the fifth round of the Irish Cup is a "steep learning curve" for the north Belfast outfit.
Brendan Hamilton was dismissed just after the restart with Mark Connolly opening the scoring from the resulting free-kick.
Coleraine then extended their advantage through Will Patching, James Akintunde and Joel Cooper to secure the first spot in the sixth round of the Irish Cup.
"I thought we restricted them to shots from distance in the first half, but with that extra man their quality showed in the end," Caddell told BBC Sport NI.
"They are able to find that extra man floating about and pull you to pieces. It is a steep learning curve for some of the younger lads.
"I can't be prouder as they left everything on the pitch and didn't stop until the final whistle and, as a manager, that is all you can ask for as a manager."
The defeat puts to an end the Crues' three game winning run and is their fifth 4-0 defeat of the season.
Crusaders currently sit tenth in the Irish Premiership on 24 points with Caddell adding his side have to "wipe off" the disappointed of the Irish Cup as attentions return to the league.
"You just have to wipe it off. We have been in this situation before this season. We have taken a couple of heavy defeats and bounced back," he continued.
"Everyone wants to be in the Irish Cup and we would have preferred a better draw to be honest but congratulations to Coleraine.
"Our focus now has to go onto the league, build momentum and no distractions."
