PICTURE SPECIAL: Semi-final snaps on and off the pitch as Linfield defeat Dungannon Swifts

On a bumper day of Irish Cup football, Linfield and Dungannon Swifts kicked off the semi-finals at Mourneview Park.
Four-year-old Jack Eakin showing off his colours as 'Captain America' but Stephen Lowry was the real hero for Linfield against Dungannon Swifts as his late goal secured victory at Mourneview Park. Pic by PressEye Ltd.Four-year-old Jack Eakin showing off his colours as 'Captain America' but Stephen Lowry was the real hero for Linfield against Dungannon Swifts as his late goal secured victory at Mourneview Park. Pic by PressEye Ltd.
Four-year-old Jack Eakin showing off his colours as 'Captain America' but Stephen Lowry was the real hero for Linfield against Dungannon Swifts as his late goal secured victory at Mourneview Park. Pic by PressEye Ltd.

Linfield finished with a 1-0 win thanks to Stephen Lowry’s late goal - with the midfield ace having earlier had a penalty saved by Andy Coleman.

Linfield had Roy Carroll to thank for a clean sheet after a superb stop to prevent the Swifts from finding the net.

Pics by PressEye and Pacemaker.