Swifts beat Reds on penalties to reach Irish Cup final
Holders Dungannon Swifts are heading back to the Irish Cup final after a dramatic penalty shootout win over Cliftonville in Friday night's semi-final at Windsor Park.
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Andrew Mitchell is a substitute player for Dungannon Swifts.
Brian Healy is a player for Cliftonville.
Danny Wallace is a defender for Cliftonville who assisted in scoring the equalizer.
Declan Dunne is the goalkeeper for Dungannon Swifts.
Wales international forward who currently plays for Fulham.
Joe Sheridan is a player for Cliftonville who missed a penalty in the shootout.
Kealan Dillon is a player for Dungannon Swifts who scored during the semi-final.
Rory Hale is a player for Cliftonville known for creating scoring opportunities.
Shea Gordon is a full-back for Dungannon Swifts.
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Holders Dungannon Swifts are heading back to the Irish Cup final after a dramatic penalty shootout win over Cliftonville in Friday night's semi-final at Windsor Park.
Dungannon Swifts secured their place in the Irish Cup final after a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Cliftonville at Windsor Park. Despite Kealan Dillon's extra-time goal, Cliftonville equalized in the final moments, leading to penalties where Dungannon converted all four kicks, while Cliftonville missed two.
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