It took extra time and penalties before Coachford booked their spot in the semi-final stage of the Munster Junior Cup after a 12-11 penalty shoot-out victory over Regency FC at the Glebe.
Although it was a game with lots of excitement at different stages of the contest, it was also very sloppy in parts, but the crowd certainly got value for money in the end.
The start was exciting as Matthew Bradley came so close with an effort, following an assist from Ryan Leahy before Andy Quaid played a sumptuous ball into space for Denis Shaughnessy, whose cross had just too much on it for the available Kiaran O’Connell.
After 12 minutes, Regency nosed in front,…