RONAN IS HERO FOR RED ARMY

CUP ROUND-UP

RONAN DOHERTY was the toast of CLIFTONVILLE as he grabbed a last gasp goal to help his team claim a 1-0 win away to Carrick Rangers (above).

The midfielder capitalised on an error by Rangers’ goalkeeper

Aaron Hogg to score from close range on 81 minutes for the Reds who haven’t lifted the cup since 1979.

In a repeat of the 2019 cup final, CRUSADERS edged home 1-0 away to Ballinamallard United.

Philip Lowry broke the deadlock seven minutes into the second half, finishing off a cross from Ben Lowry which was headed on by Daniel Larmour.

Oran Kearney’s COLERAINE also booked a slot in the last eight with a 2-0 win over Portadown at the Showgrounds.

Goals from Lyndon

Kane and Josh Carson were enough to see off the ailing Ports.

New boy Cathair Friel bagged two goals on his debut to help DUNGANNON SWIFTS rack up a 4-1 win over Annagh United at Stangmore Park.

Ben Gallagher also hit a brace with Adam Carroll scoring for the Championship side.

Yesterday’s other tie between Ballymena United and Portstewart at the Showground was postponed because of a waterlogged pitch.

In yesterday’s only Danske Bank Premiership game, GLENAVON drew 2-2 with Warrenpoint Town at Mourneview Park.

Luke Wade-Slater shot the visitors into a two goals lead, goals from Matthew Snoddy and Josh Doyle rescued a point for Gary Hamilton’s team. IRISH CUP QUARTER FINAL DRAW: Glentoran v Newry City, Crusaders v Dungannon Swifts, Cliftonville v Coleraine, Ballymena United/Portstewart v Larne. Games to be played on March 4/5.