I would love to be a fly on the wall during Jim Magilton's half-time team talk.

He knows his side can come from behind like they did last year. But he'll be hoping that Cliftonville will be more ruthless when chances present themselves in the second half.

Can they turn this game around?

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David Jeffrey
Former Larne, Linfield & Ballymena manager on BBC Sport NI

Cliftonville came out of the blocks quickly and were very impressive while Dungannon looked a bit nervy. They grew into the game however, got the goal and they are looking comfortable.

Stephen Baxter
Carrick Rangers manager on BBC Sport NI

It's been absolutely pulsating. Both teams have had good moments but after 10 minutes Dungannon settled into the game better and are growing in confidence.

Dungannon lead at the break thanks to John McGovern's goal.

Rodney McAree will be happy with his sides' performance in the first half as they have looked dangerous when they push forward and have defended resolutely.

A huge second half to come.

The corner comes to nothing as Rory Hale's delivery evades everyone in the box.

We're into two minutes of additional time at the end of the first half and Cliftonville now have a corner.

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Cliftonville 0-1 Dungannon Swifts

There is a stoppage in play here to let Jack Keaney receive treatment.

Dungannon have had the best chances so far this afternoon.

Will Rodney McAree's side regret not taking advantage of more of them?

David Odumosu makes a diving save to stop James Knowles' free-kick from giving Dungannon a more comfortable lead.

Odhran Casey is booked for a foul on Adam Glenny.

Ryan Curran's shot is blocked by Danny Wallace.

The danger isn't cleared though with the striker gaining possession again. However, he can't test Declan Dunne.

watch John McGovern continue his prolific form this season as he scores the opening goal of the Irish Cup final at a sunkissed Windsor Park.

Stephen Baxter
Carrick Rangers manager on BBC Sport NI

That was a great move and a wonderful opportunity for Dungannon to go 2-0 up.

What a chance for Dungannon!

Kealan Dillon and Leo Alves play a clever one-two with the latter sending the ball back for the onrushing James Knowles, who can't get a strike away.

The ball then falls to Andrew Mitchell, whose effort is over the crossbar.

Knowles is on the ground and is evidently frustrated. He knows that was a huge opportunity.

Stephen Baxter
Carrick Rangers manager on BBC Sport NI

Dungannon have got more pep in their step now and really stepping into the game after that opening goal. They are getting tighter to Cliftonville and closing spaces down quicker which is what they have to do,

The Reds have upped the tempo since Dungannon broke the deadlock.

This time Dean Curry nods Shea Kearney's header to safety, to the frustration of the Cliftonville fans.

Lauren McCann
BBC Sport NI at Windsor Park

That is almost a carbon copy of the goal Cliftonville conceded in last year's final against Linfield when Ethan McGee headed home from a corner.

It was well-worked by Dungannon and that goal has certainly sparked the game into life.

Cliftonville try and get a quick leveller with Declan Dunne coming off his line to try and thwart the chance, but failing to gather the ball.

There's a bit of a scramble with Joe Gormley eventually having a go, but it's wide.

Some superb defending from Jack Keaney denies Andrew Mitchell the chance to get a shot away.

The Cliftonville fans certainly appreciated his effort there.