A brace from Kyle McClean helped holders Linfield beat Dungannon Swifts at Stangmore Park – despite Joe Moore halving the deficit with ten minutes to go.
Meanwhile, Portadown earned the Mid-Ulster derby bragging rights as Ryan Mayse’s penalty was the difference against a lacklustre Glenavon at Mourneview Park.
Here is some of the best pictures from the two semi-finals.
5. Shouting with glee
Portadown fans sing with pride after watching their side reach the BetMcLean Cup final Photo: David Maginnis
6. Kyle McClean's deadly touch
Kyle McClean is mobbed by his team-mates after scoring in the 2-1 win against Dungannon Swifts at Stangmore Park Photo: Andrew McCarroll
7. Blues boss chasing a hat-trick of competition wins
David Healy has lifted the BetMcLean Cup as Linfield manager on two occasions - will he make it a third in March's showpiece decider? Photo: Andrew McCarroll
8. Free-kick makes the breakthrough at Stangmore Park
Kyle McClean's free-kick helped Linfield take the lead with just five minutes on the clock at Stangmore Park Photo: Andrew McCarroll