Shamrock Rovers advance to semi-finals

Holders Shamrock Rovers beat Cliftonville 3-1 on penalties to advance to the semi-finals of the Setanta Sports Cup on a dramatic night at Solitude.

Shamrock Rovers advance to semi-finals
Tue, 20 Mar, 2012 - 22:57

Holders Shamrock Rovers beat Cliftonville 3-1 on penalties to advance to the semi-finals of the Setanta Sports Cup on a dramatic night at Solitude.

Joe Gormley had levelled the tie at 2-2 on aggregate on 87 minutes to force extra-time, after Barry Johnston had put the Reds ahead on the night just before half-time.

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