Glens and Reds advance to Challenge Cup final

Caitlin McGuinnessImage source, Pacemaker Press
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McGuinness scored during last year's final

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Holders Cliftonville will face rivals Glentoran in this year's Women's Challenge Cup final.

The Reds are aiming to secure a third successive Challenge Cup after beating Linfield in last year's showpiece at Windsor Park.

At Dixon Park, the holders took an early lead against rivals Crusaders when Caitlin McGuinness fired home after just five minutes before her sister, Kirsty, doubled their advantage.

Louise McDaniel then slotted home Cliftonville's third just before the break as the side progressed to their fourth successive decider.

It was a much tighter match at Solitude and it took until the 81st minute for Glentoran to break the deadlock against Lisburn Ladies when Gracie Conway headed home Emma McMaster's cross.

The Reds may have won the past two Challenge Cups, but the Glens hold the record for the most wins with 11 titles.