Shamrock Rovers reach FAI Cup semis after penalty shoot-out victory over holders Drogs

Ed McGinty saved from Conor Keeley, Darragh Markey and Dare Kareem to keep the Hoops on course for a league and cup double.

EPIC PENALTIES: Shamrock Rovers goalkeeper Ed McGinty and Aaron McEneff, left, celebrate after defeating last year's champions Drogheda in a dramatic penalty shoot out. Pic: Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Sports Direct Men’s FAI Cup quarter-final: Drogheda Utd 1 (Quinn 90+5’) Shamrock Rovers 1 (Burke 23’) (Shamrock Rovers win 4-5 on penalties)

Shamrock Rovers were pushed all the way to penalties at Sullivan & Lambe Park but Stephen Bradley’s team prevailed to see off 2024 winners Drogheda United and move into the FAI Cup semi-finals.