Stephen Baxter’s side successfully retained their title in impressive fashion as goals from Ross Clarke, Adam Lecky, Philip Lowry and Paul Heatley secured a 4-0 triumph with 9,688 spectators watching on in Belfast.
It was the Crues’ fourth Irish Cup triumph under Baxter and their sixth in total. Here are the best fan and celebration pictures from that afternoon.
5. On their way to another Irish Cup triumph
Crusaders players celebrate with their fans on the way to another Irish Cup success Photo: David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press
6. Fans celebrate Philip Lowry's goal
Crusaders fans celebrate after Philip Lowry put them 3-0 up Photo: David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press
7. Out in their numbers
Crusaders fans celebrate after winning a second consecutive Irish Cup crown Photo: David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press
8. Signing off in style
Declan Caddell came out of retirement to help Crusaders and hung up his boots once again after picking up another Irish Cup winners medal Photo: ©INPHO/Presseye/Brian Little