CORK CITY WERE a penalty shootout away from being eliminated in the first round of the FAI Cup by First Division side Cabinteely this evening.
City, who have reached every final since 2015, took a 20th-minute lead at Stradbrook through Conor McCarthy. However, Kevin Knight’s equaliser in the 76th minute sent the game to extra-time.
Rob Manley then put Cabo ahead with just four minutes of the additional period played, before Ronan Hurley struck on 119 minutes to set up a penalty shootout.
The first kick was taken by Manley, which Cork City goalkeeper Mark McNulty saved. Unfortunately for the hosts, all further penalties were converted, with Gearoid Morrissey finding the net to send the Leesiders through.
At Tallaght Stadium, Dan Carr’s first-half goal was enough for Shamrock Rovers to see off Finn Harps, as the Hoops seek to end a 32-year wait for FAI Cup success.
David Parkhouse continued his good goalscoring form for Derry City, who finally made the breakthrough in the 84th minute at Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium to eliminate First Division strugglers Wexford.
Despite falling behind to a Dean Williams goal just before the break, St Patrick’s Athletic defeated Bray Wanderers at Richmond Park thanks to second-half strikes from David Webster and former Liverpool youngster Glen McAuley.
Sligo Rovers were 8-0 winners over non-league Dublin outfit Glebe North. David Cawley and Kris Twardek each helped themselves to a hat-trick for Liam Buckley’s side, while Regan Donelon and Dante Leverock also found the net.
Ryan O’Shea’s 74th-minute goal made the difference for Drogheda United against FAI Intermediate Cup holders Avondale United, for whom John Donovan had cancelled out Mark Doyle’s early opener for the hosts.
Substitute Edmond O’Dwyer scored in the 79th minute to secure victory for Limerick against non-league side Cobh Wanderers at St Colman’s Park.
FAI Cup first round results
- Bohemians 3-2 Shelbourne (match report)
- AET: Cabinteely 2-2 Cork City (Cork City win 5-4 penalties)
- Cobh Wanderers 0-1 Limerick
- Derry City 1-0 Wexford
- Drogheda United 2-1 Avondale United
- Glebe North 0-8 Sligo Rovers
- Saint Patrick’s Athletic 2-1 Bray Wanderers
- Shamrock Rovers 1-0 Finn Harps
Cannot believe this, absolutely devastated. Rallying has lost a special, special person.
Desperately sad news. I remember sitting in Craig’s car when I was younger during the rally of the lakes thinking life can’t get any better than this. A legend, and a gent. RIP.
@Seán O’Sullivan: lovely story, the best part being it wasn’t lost on him how much joy that would have brought to a young rally fan, coz he was probably also thinking life doesn’t get better than this. Taken way too soon, but through his infectious positivity and heartwarming raw emotion, he experienced more happiness than most of us could wish for, I’m just glad that I got to feed off some of that. Rally Finland in 2016 was just so brilliant, he never let the politics dampen his enthusiasm for his passion, rest easy Craig.
Rip
Oh my god I am heartbroken, rip Craig, rest easy up there with Jaffa.
Absolutely devastating news, he has been a great ambassador for Ireland and motorsport. A really talented driver and a really decent person. Condolences to his family and friends, he’ll be a massive loss to the motoring community. RIP.
A true great gone, can’t believe it
So sad. RIP Craig. My confidence to family and friends. Sad loss for Irish sport
I am absolutely gutted for his family and friends, never had the good fortune to have met him but have been following his career for years. A very sad day. My deepest sympathies.
Horrific news. RIP
We are totally speechless and numb
A true irish legend so so Sorry to Craig’s family
From all you followers in ashbourne co meath
RIP Craig Breen.terrible news to hear.
Condolences to his family and friends
May the Lord spare him
R.I.P
RIP Craig Breen. Condolences to his family and friends.