After a slow start, Cliftonville deserved their special day

David Jeffrey

Cliftonville fully deserved their special day at Windsor Park when they finally ended their Irish Cup curse...but Linfield will be left to rue a missed opportunity.

Linfield started like a house on fire. The were aggressive and pressed Cliftonville high up the pitch. They won all the first and second balls, and deserved to take the lead when Ethan McGee scored with a header.