Waterford FC defeated Cork City following a dramatic penalty shootout in the EA Sports Cup last night at the RSC.
The Blues beat Cork City 5-3 on penalties after the sides finished level at 1-1 after extra-time.
Courtney Duffus put the Blues ahead ten minutes into extra time however Josh O'Hanlon equalised with eight minutes remaining to force the game into penalties.
Courtney Duffus, Gavan Holohan, Derek Daly, Rory Feely and Akinade all found the net for Waterford.
Waterford FC are away to @sligorovers May 8th after overcoming @CorkCityFC The game was decided on penalties with @IzzyAkinade10 scoring the winning penalty. #EASPORTSCUP #BLUES
— Waterford FC (@WaterfordFCie) April 23, 2018
Alan Reynolds' side will face Sligo Rovers in the EA Sports Cup quarter final on May 8th.
DUFFUS DELIGHT: @courtneyduffus was a happy man tonight. Scoring the opening goal, scoring the first penalty and netting the Player of the month. #WFC pic.twitter.com/dAjapzenil
— Waterford FC (@WaterfordFCie) April 23, 2018
Picture: SSE Airtricity League
