Kerry pull off epic comeback victory over Sligo to reach FAI Cup semis

Sligo Rovers had led 3-0 with an hour gone but a double from Cian Brosnan, a penalty from Joe Adams, and an extra-time winner by Daniel Okwute sent Kerry FC into the FAI Cup semi-finals. 
Kerry pull off epic comeback victory over Sligo to reach FAI Cup semis

Kerry FC players, Daniel Okwute, Joe Adams, and Cian Brosnan celebrate after the Sports Direct Men’s FAI Cup quarter-final victory over Sligo Rovers. Pic: Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile

FAI Cup quarter-final: Kerry FC 4 Sligo Rovers 3 (AET)

Kerry FC climbed off the canvas in this epic FAI Cup quarter-final when 3-0 behind on the hour to fashion a win and complete one of the great cup fairy tales of modern times. They finished the job courtesy of an incredible strike by Daniel Okwute in the 117th minute.

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