Cliftonville Cruise Into Irish Cup Final With 3-0 Win Over Ards

Cliftonville Cruise Into Irish Cup Final With 3-0 Win Over Ards

Holders Cliftonville took another step towards retaining the Irish Cup after a dominant 3-0 victory over Championship side Ards in the semi-finals at Windsor Park.

Gormley, Parsons & Corrigan Seal Comfortable Win

• Joe Gormley opened the scoring in the 29th minute with a composed finish, setting Cliftonville on their way to the final.
• Substitute Alex Parsons doubled the lead with a close-range header.
• Ryan Corrigan wrapped up the win late on with a third goal, ensuring a stress-free evening for Jim Magilton’s side.

Reds Aim for Back-to-Back Titles

After winning the Irish Cup last season for the first time in 45 years, Cliftonville will now have a chance to defend their title in the final on Saturday, 3 May.

Who Will They Face in the Final?

Cliftonville’s opponents will be decided today, when Bangor take on Dungannon Swifts in the other semi-final.