Irish Cup Final player ratings as Cliftonville fight back to claim historic win
CLIFTONVILLE
David Odumosu 6
The 'keeper was forced off with an injury after only 37 minutes
Conor Pepper 6
Worked hard in centre midfield, replaced late on in the game
Sean Stewart 7
Was an outlet for the Reds down the left, replaced in final quarter
Jonny Addis 7
Calming influence at the back for the Reds
Rory Hale 7
Grew into the game and had more influence as the match went on, driving his team forward
Ronan Doherty 8
Pulled the strings in midfield and helped Cliftonville get back into the game
Patrick Burns 7
Another who took time to settle into the game but went on to play a key role
Sam Ashford 7
Excellent second half and scored a superb header to level things up
Odhran Casey 6
The defender suffered a serious leg injury right on the stroke of half-time
Ronan Hale 8
Was starved of service for long parts but once again produced a moment of magic to put his side in front before sealing the win with the third
Shea Kearney 6
The young lad grew in confidence the longer the game went on
Subs:
Nathan Gartside 6 [for Odumosu, 37]
Luke Kenny 6 [for Casey, 46]
Chris Curran 6 [for Pepper, 88]
Stephen Mallon 6 [for Stewart, 72]
Shea Gordon 6 [for Rory Hale, 108]
Ben Wilson 6 [for Ashford, 88]
LINFIELD
Chris Johns 6
Steady enough game for the 'keeper couldn't have done much more for the goals
Daniel Finlayson 6
Helped keep Cliftonville's forwards at bay in the first half
Chris Shields 7
Drove his team forward from the heart of the defence
Kirk Millar 6
Usual quality deliveries and provided a great assist for McGee's goal
Kyle McClean 6
Worked hard but wasn't able to have his usual influence on the game
Joel Cooper 7
Was Linfield's main attacking threat especially in the first half
Ben Hall 6
Was called into action the more the game went on
Chris McKee 6
Struggled to impose himself on the game
Jamie Mulgrew 7
Typical Mulgrew performance in the middle of the park
Ethan McGee 7
Put the blues in front early on with a great header
Matthew Fitzpatrick 6
Worked hard but struggled to provide a real goal threat
Subs:
Jordan Stewart 6 [for Finlayson, 97]
Matthew Clarke 6 [for McGee, 90+4]
Rhys Annett 6 [for Fitzpatrick, 105]
Josh Archer 6 [for Mulgrew, 77]
Braiden Graham 6 [for McKee, 77]
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