Longford, Drogheda through to FAI Cup semis

Longford Town scored twice late in the action to finally put an end to Athlone Town's challenge in a replay of an FAI Cup quarterfinal…

Longford Town scored twice late in the action to finally put an end to Athlone Town's challenge in a replay of an FAI Cup quarterfinal tonight.

Longford overcame Athlone 3-0.

Longford scored 21 minutes into the match when Shane Barret finished a cross from John Martin.

Alan Murphy scored in the 77th minute and Philip keogh scored three minutes later.

Meanwhile, Drogheda United outlasted UCD 3-2 in extended time.

Longford and Drogheda move into semi-final action.

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