FAI Cup Wrap: Bohemians dump out Shamrock Rovers, Drogheda United defeat Dundalk as Waterford edge past Cockhill Celtic

Josh Honohan halts Bohemians midfielder Ross Tierney

Josh Honohan halts Bohemians midfielder Ross Tierney Credit: Martin Doherty (ETPhotos)

Last year’s beaten FAI Cup finalists Bohemians have knocked Shamrock Rovers out of the FAI Cup after claiming a 1-0 win at Dalymount Park on Friday night. 

The Hoops came into Friday’s game on the back of a Champions League qualifying win over Vikingur Reykjavik on Wednesday night.

But Stephen Bradley’s side could not back up their success as they fell to defeat against the Gypsies in Dublin 7. 

Dayle Rooney’s penalty was the difference between the sides. 

And Bohs will be joined in the next round of the competition by Drogheda United. 

The Boynesiders defeated Louth rivals Dundalk 2-1 at Weavers Park, a week after losing 4-2 to them in the Premier Division. 

New recruit James Bolger - who joined from Boden BK earlier this week - opened his account for the Drogs with a first-half opener. 

Warren Davis doubled Drogheda’s lead in the second half before Bobby Faulkner netted a late consolation for the Lilywhites. 



Galway United also sailed into the third-round of the FAI Cup after claiming a resounding 6-0 win over Longford Town at Eamonn Deacy Park.

The visitors were no match for the Tribesmen as Francely Lomboto, Maurice Nugent, David Hurley, Jimmy Keohane and Junior Ogedi-Uzokwe all scored for John Caulfield’s men.

Elsewhere, Waterford avoided a shock at the expense of FAI Junior Cup winners Cockhill Celtic at the RSC with a 2-1 win. 

The Blues fell behind against their Co Donegal opponents through Luke Rudden’s opener. 

But Gbemi Arubi and Ryan Burke were on target for Keith Long’s side as they advanced despite a scare. 



There was almost a shock at the Markets Field, with Kilbarrack United losing on penalties to Treaty United after the game ended scoreless with 120 minutes on the clock.

Athlone Town also made it through as they defeated Munster Senior League side Ringmahon Rangers 1-0 at home. 

Brian Torre scored the winner for Dario Castelo’s men. 

But there will be at least one Munster Senior League side in the third-round after Wilton United defeated Carrigaline United. 

Cian McCarthy and Ireoluwa Olajitan both scored for the Ballea Park outfit, while Kalen Spillane scored for Carrigaline. 

First Division Kerry also advanced with a 2-0 success away to Cobh Ramblers. Cian Brosnan and Ryan Kelliher both netted for the Kingdom.

 

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