Orchard shock for Longford

Cherry Orchard caused the shock of the round as goals from Philip Sheppard and Alan Caul dumped First Division leaders — and two-time winners — Longford Town out of the cup at Frank Cooke Park.

Orchard shock for Longford

Cherry Orchard started positively and were full value for their interval lead despite wasting a terrific chance on seven minutes.

The clever feet of Mark Hughes played Lee Collins through, but Town keeper Craig Hyland was smartly off his line to make the save.

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