FAI CUP round-up: AUL Premier A title-winners Sheriff YC were among the teams to progress to the fourth round of the FAI Cup with a 2-1 win over Airtricity League Division One side Salthill Devon. A second half brace from John Rock did the damage for visitors and underdogs, with Paddy Quinlan's 74th minute goal for Salthill a mere consolation.
There will, however, be no other minnows joining them in the next round.
Anthony Flood, Stephen Traynor and Robert Bayly scored for Bohemians in a 3-0 win over Douglas Hall, while Graham Cummins and Vinny Sullivan ensured Cork City eased past Midleton
Cherry Orchard pushed UCD all the way in the second half but could only manage an 80th goal through Alan McNevin after Sean Russell and Stephen Doyle gave The Students a two nil lead at Belfield.
Pike Rovers put two past Sligo Rovers, courtesy of Colm Carroll and Dave Ryan, but two goals from Jason McGuinness and one from Rafael Cretaro saw the Premier Division side through.
Crumlin United were comfortably beaten 3-0 by St Patrick’s Athletic, the same score New Ross Celtic suffered at Waterford United.
David Freeman got two has Drogheda United beat Mervue 4-0, the same margin enjoyed by Shamrock Rovers over Athlone Town. Gary McCabe, Chris Turner, Dean Kelly and Billy Dennehy were all on the mark for the Hoops.
Declan O’Brien also scored three as Monaghan United beat Everton AFC 4-1, the visitors’ goal coming from an Aidan Collins own goal.
Danny Furlong grabbed a hat-trick for Wexford Youths against Derry City, as they ran out 4-1 winners over the Candystripes.
The only match to go to a replay was Longford Town against Finn Harps, after the bucked the trend and failed to find the net.
