Published Monday, 21 September 2009
Ronan Scannell opened the scoring after 40 minutes, latching onto a through ball before firing into the Linfield net.
His brother Chris Scannell increased their lead six minutes into the second half with a superb shot from just inside the Blues penalty box.
Linfield's Mark McAllister was sent off for after a two-footed challenge.
Cliftonville pressed home their advantage with George McMullan firing in their third goal in the 83rd minute.
In injury time McMullan grabbed his second goal, firing in a penalty to complete a victorious night for the Reds.