Donemana and Sion Swifts advance on penalties

Matt Morrison North West Junior Cup

Sion Swifts....5

Foyle Wanderers....5

(Swifts win 6–5 on penalties)

SION Swifts produced fought back to secure their place in the next round of the Matt Morrison Cup after defeating Foyle Wanderers in a thrilling penalty shootout.

Trailing 5-2 with just 15 minutes of the game remaining at Camus, Swifts staged a late comeback scoring three goals to bring the contest level at 5–5.

Mark Roarty led the scoring with another sparkling hat-trick, continuing his impressive goalscoring form.

There was also a memorable moment for debutant Eamon McGrath, who marked his first appearance with a goal, while Robbie Conway was also on target.

With neither side able to find a winner during normal play, the tie was decided via a tense penalty shootout.

Swifts held their nerve in the shootout, eventually emerging victorious by a 6–5 margin to complete a memorable cup victory.

A club spokesperson said: "An unbelievable cup tie and a fantastic show of character from the Swifts.

"Trailing 5–2 with just 15 minutes remaining, the lads dug deep to fight their way back to 5–5 before keeping their nerve to win 6–5 in the penalty shootout.

"A brilliant comeback, great team spirit and a place in the next round secured."

Donemana....4

Lincoln Courts....4

(Donemana won 5-4 on penalties)

Levi Dougherty, Timmy Dougherty, Djay Dougherty, Ryan Clarke and Billy Dougherty all converted from the spot to seal a place in the next round.

DONEMANA are into the hat for the next round after beating Premier Division opponents, Lincoln Courts, at Donemana Playing Fields.

The hosts had led 4-2 thanks to goals by Joe Robinson, Ash Williamson, Djay Dougherty and Ryan Clarke but Lincoln restored parity to force the tie to penalties.

Donemana converted all five spot kicks with a Connor Olphert save sealing the win.

The penalty scorers were Levi Dougherty, Timmy Dougherty, Djay Dougherty, Ryan Clarke and Billy Dougherty.