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.
9. East can't believe it
Linfield defender Euan East shows his dismay after being sent-off for two bookable offences at Stangmore Park Photo: Andrew McCarroll
10. 'No way linesman!'
Dungannon Swifts defender Cathal McGinty believes Linfield's second goal should have been ruled out for offside Photo: Andrew McCarroll
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