Crues and Sky Blues to contest Co Antrim Shield final

Stephen Baxter's side beat Carrick 1-0 while Ballymena see off Ards

Jordan Owens
Author: Nigel GouldPublished 29th Nov 2017

Crusaders will take on Ballymena in the final of the County Antrim Shield.

Stephen Baxter’s side, on the back of a superb run in the Danske Bank Premiership, sealed their place with a 1-0 win over Carrick.

Jordan Owens grabbed the only goal of the game.

Meanwhile, Ballymena go through courtesy of a 3-0 victory over Ards.

Steven McCullough, Conor McCloseky and Cathal Friel were all on target for the Sky Blues.

It will be their third Shield final in six years

Crusaders v Carrick