Sligo survive shootout to earn semi-final spot against Shamrock Rovers

In the tense shootout against Derry City, Ronan Coughlan, Alex Cooper, and Garry Buckley netted for the hosts

Sligo Rovers’ David Cawley attempts to tackle Conor McCormack of Derry City. Picture: INPHO/Tommy Dickson

FAI Cup quarter-final: Sligo Rovers 0 Derry City 0 (AET, Sligo won 3-1 on pens)

Sligo Rovers made it through to Sunday's Extra.ie FAI Cup semi-final against holders Shamrock Rovers after a 3-1 penalty shootout defeat of Derry City after an absorbing yet scoreless quarter-final at The Showgrounds.