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Bray take UCD scalp

UCD's disappointing season continued its downward spiral as they were knocked out of the Cup by Bray (1-0) at Belfield

Mon Jan 13 1997 - 00:00

UCD's disappointing season continued its downward spiral as they were knocked out of the Cup by Bray (1-0) at Belfield. The goal that put Bray through, a penalty scored by Kieran O'Brien, was disputed by UCD, but even they couldn't deny that Bray, dominant for long spells, fully deserved their win.

The penalty came after 31 minutes when Robbie Coyle's cross from the left was inadvertently handled by Mick O'Donnell, under pressure from Justin Dutton. O'Brien calmly sent Seamus kelly the wrong way from the spot.

Home Farm progressed courtesy of two goals from the unlikely source of veteran central defender, Brendan Place. They ended Leinster Senior League side Glenmore Celtic's FAI Cup dream with a 2-1 win at Whitehall.

Glenmore gamely fought their way back into a match that seemed to be going totally Home Farm's way. But, having scored the first, Place broke their hearts with a second goal 15 minutes from time to give the Premier Division's bottom club a win they only marginally deserved. Derek Dodd's goal sandwiched Place's effort.

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Derry's 5-0 win over Crumlin United may appear emphatic but it took the Premier Division 56 minutes to break down the amateur side. Once Tom Mohan netted, the floodgates opened. Goals followed from Paul Curran, James Keddy (2), and Ryan Coyle.

Dublin University had an impressive 4-0 win Park Villa. Two goals from Neil Dowling, and others from Dave Battigan and Barry Fanning gave the students their win. Park were not helped by the first half sending off of Kenny Ratty for a second bookable offence.

St Francis advanced to the second round courtesy of a rather fortunate 1-0 victory over Longford Town. The home side were much the better team for long periods, but this dominance counted for nothing as the visitors took full advantage of their limited possession.

The all important goal, came in the 26th minute when referee Jim O Neill awarded St Francis a penalty. Bernard Connolly made no mistake.

Sligo Rovers extended their marvellous Cup record against Cobh Ramblers with a comfortable 3-0 win at St Colman's Park. First half goals from Donagh Oates and Steve Berks effectively decided the game. Their third goal came from Padraig Moran 20 minutes from full time.