Crusaders exited the Clearer Water Irish Cup at the Quarter Final stage after a narrow defeat to Cliftonville at Seaview. After a good start by Crusaders the game fell into a stalemate until Cliftonville got fortunate with an opening goal on 36 minutes. One nil down at half time they went further behind on 56 minutes when a powerful shot by Alex Parsons made it 2-0. Crusaders reacted quickly and pulled a goal back on 62 minutes when Harry Franklin headed home after a good move, Despite having the majority of chances to the end of the game another goal did not come and on the whistle the Irish Cup campaign finished.
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