Loughgall into Irish Cup semis after shock away win over Glenavon
Montgomery and Liggett strikes seal massive victory at Mourneview
Loughgall were the toast of the Tennent's Irish Cup after pulling off one of the biggest shocks in recent competition history.
The villagers beat high-flying Danske Bank Premiership side, Glenavon, 2-1 yesterday at a wintry Mourneview Park, to progress to the semi-finals.
And it was no more than Dean Smith’s team deserved.
They were impressive throughout and went 2-0 up thanks to Dale Montgomery and Gary Liggett strikes.
And the score could have been higher. Earlier, Jonathan Tuffey saved a Liggett penalty and there was also a disallowed ‘goal’.
Glenavon got a consolation strike through James Singleton in stoppage time
The Lurgan tie was the only Irish Cup quarter final to survive the snow.
Glenavon ground staff along with a raft of volunteers and supporters had undertaken a massive clear-up operation to ensure the game went ahead.