Hughes strike saves 10-man Shels

THE search for their holy grail of an FAI Cup win after half a century’s wait continues for St Patrick’s Athletic as their jinx in the blue riband reared its head again at Tolka Park last night.

A goal up against 10 men, Pete Mahon’s side blew the chance to book a place in the decider at the Aviva Stadium on November 6, as their First Division hosts refused to roll over.

Instead, St Pat’s must meet a resolute Shelbourne again back at Richmond Park on Monday night, if they are to end their 50-year quest for the FAI Cup, this season.