Linfield beat Crusaders in County Antrim Shield final

Linfield beat Crusaders 3-1 in the final of the County Antrim Shield at Ballymena.

Early goals by Cameron Stewart and Mark Stafford gave David Healy's side a 2-0 lead before Crusaders had winger Paul Heatley sent off.

Jordan Owens pulled a goal back for the Crues but Stephen Lowry's late penalty sealed Linfield's victory.

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