Jonathan Afolabi’s double secures semi-final spot for Bohemians; St Pat’s strike late to break Finn Harps’ hearts; Cork City leave it late to seal win
Fresh from his international call up last week, Jonathan Afolabi got back to domestic business in style as his double sent Bohemians through to the semi-finals, beating Drogheda United in the only all-Premier Division tie of the round.
Polish defender Krystian Nowak handed Bohs a deserved lead shortly before half-time but Drogheda were soon level after the break. Ryan Brennan was fouled in the area and he dispatched a penalty confidently past James Talbot. Afolabi’s 14th and 15th goals of the season put paid to any hopes of a Drogheda turnaround. James Clarke made his first and the striker won a late penalty for himself, sending Andrew Wogan the wrong way.There was late drama in Ballybofey as 2012 cup winners St Patrick’s Athletic broke Finn Harps hearts courtesy of Tommy Lonergan’s winning goal. Seán O’Donnell had given Dave Rogers’s side an early lead, boosting hopes of a first last four appearance in nine years.
Their half-time lead didn’t last long as Chris Forrester scored from the spot to bring Jon Daly’s team level. Lonergan’s 85th-minute goal ensured Pat’s remain in the draw.Cork City left it late to dash the hopes of First Division Wexford. The four-time winners needed a dramatic 94th minute winner from striker Ruairí Keating to see off James Keddy’s team at Turners Cross.
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