The Sky Blues were the first team through after securing a 2-0 victory over Danske Bank Premiership leaders Larne, making it to their third final in four seasons, while Declan Caddell’s stunning last-gasp chip broke Dungannon Swifts hearts at Mourneview Park on Saturday afternoon.
In the only Premiership match of the weekend, Glentoran ran out comfortable 5-1 victors against Portadown at The Oval thanks to a Jay Donnelly hat-trick and Danny Purkis brace.
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5. Wonder save
Rohan Ferguson produces a spectacular save to deny Sean Graham Photo: Pacemaker Press
6. Hat-trick hero
Glentoran striker Jay Donnelly with the match ball after scoring a hat-trick against Portadown Photo: ©INPHO/Presseye/Brian Little
7. Winning goal
Dungannon's Declan Dunne is left stranded as Crusaders Declan Caddell lobs the keeper to book their spot in the final Photo: Pacemaker Press
8. Breaking the deadlock
Craig Farquhar of Ballymena opens the scoring against Larne Photo: Pacemaker Press