Saints march on to semi-final as Drogs suffer penalty pain

Drogheda United 1 St Patrick’s Athletic 1 (after extra time, Pats won 3-2 on pens)

Saints march on to semi-final as Drogs suffer penalty pain
Tue, 18 Sep, 2012 - 01:00
Marcus Cavaroli

The Boynesiders looked to be heading for a semi-final clash against neighbours Dundalk when Derek Prendergast struck after 79 minutes, but a fortuitous last-gasp Vinny Faherty goal forced extra time.

Pats keeper Barry Murphy then saved spot kicks from Drogheda’s Tiarnan Mulvenna and Brennan brothers Ryan and Gavin, while Sean O’Connor, Jake Kelly and Faherty netted their penalties for Pats.

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