Watch: 'The best day in the history of football!' - McAree on Swifts win
Former Dungannon Swifts manager and club legend Joe McAree describes his club's dramatic penalty shootout win over Cliftonville in the Irish Cup final "as the greatest day in the history of football in my opinion!".The Stangmore Park club got the better of the Reds after the game at Windsor Park ended 1-1 after extra-time.Swifts manager, Joe's son Rodney, also gives his reaction, saying it is "such a good feeling".
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