McTiernan the hero as resurgent Sligo send Saints packing

PAUL McTIERNAN was the Sligo hero as the First Division leaders came from behind to cause the shock of the third round to advance to the last eight of the FAI Carlsberg Cup before the biggest crowd of the season at the Showgrounds on Saturday night.

In a thrilling match, McTiernan hit the winner on 70 minutes. Conor O’Grady fed Ian Rossiter on the right and his low cross was sidefooted home from six yards by the Rovers’ striker for his tenth goal of the season.

St. Pat’s rocked Rovers in the 35th minute when they took the lead totally against the run of play.