Comrades test heart and Joel

JOEL COOPER’S second half goal earned a hard-fought 1-0 win over at Windsor Park.

The frustrated home fans had to wait until the 65th minute before former Comrades favourite Cooper bagged the crucial goal.

“We were not at our best, but we achieved what we set out to do – reach the sixth round,” said Blues boss David Healy.

Cup holders 2-0 at the defeated

Showgrounds.

Chris Morrow deflected an Alexander Gawne shot into his own net before substitute James Mclaughlin (inset) sealed the deal. Tony Kane hit a killer third goal to help

claim a nerve-jangling 3-1 win over at Wilgar Park.

Shane Mcginty and Adam Lecky had the Sky Blues cruising before TJ Murray reduced the deficit. David Mcallister’s penalty was then saved by United’s Ross Glendinning before Kane settled it with a cracking 25-yard free-kick. Player-manager Gary Hamilton hit a double in 5-0 win over at Mourneview Park. Stephen Donnelly also hit a brace with Jordan Jenkins completing the job.

Stephen Mcdonnell’s

racked up an impressive 2-0 win over at the Brandywell. Stephen Curry’s own goal gifted the visitors the lead, while Ciaran O’connor hit the second.

Davy Mcdaid and Davy Scullion found the net to earn a 2-1 win over at Inver Park. Stephen Teggart replied for the Premiership side.

Daniel Kelly notched the only goal of the game in win away to