Finn Harps 1-0 Derry City
TUNDE Owolabi grabbed the winner from the penalty spot as Finn Harps defeated North West rivals Derry City tonight to qualify for the quarter-finals of the FAI Cup.
A sell-out crowd of 800 fans were permitted through the turnstiles but chances were few and far between in the first half and the sides were deadlocked at the break.
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Adam Foley was unlucky with two efforts at the start of the second half as Harps upped the ante.
The home side were then awarded a penalty in the 74th minute when Ryan Rainey was fouled by Ronan Boyce, and Tunde Owolabi made no mistake with an excellent shot into the top corner.
Derry pressed for a leveller but Harps stood strong and came out with a famous victory.