Brave Welders downed in Cup by late Larne goal
Last updated 4th Mar 2023
An 89th minute Andy Ryan goal saw Larne edge out Championship Harland and Wolff Welders in the Irish Cup quarter-final on Friday night.
Larne spurned a host of first half chances and looked like they may be made to pay as the Welders created some good second half openings themselves - chiefly through Michael McClean.
The contest seemed set for extra-time before substitute Lee Bonis provided a cutting ball which Ryan latched onto to steer home.
On Saturday afternoon Dungannon Swifts progressed to the last four with a 2-1 win at Cliftonville. Joe Gormley netted a late goal for the Reds, but a Rhyss Campbell double was enough to book the Swifts' place in the semi-finals.
Ballyclare Comrades pushed Premiership Ballymena United to extra-time, before going down 3-1. It is a fourth year in a row United have made the semi-finals.
Dungannon will play Crusaders and Larne will face Ballymena in the semi-finals.
In the Premiership Newry City lost 1-0 at home to Glenavon. Jamie Doran's first half goal proved to be the difference between the sides.
Carrick Rangers are back to winning ways after a 3-1 success at Portadown - Nedas Maciulaitis' strike proving enough to keep at bay any hopes of a Ports comeback.