Derry City advances to FAI Cup semi-finals after defeating Dundalk 4-2

Derry City earned a spot in the FAI Cup semi-finals after a 4-2 victory over Dundalk at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. Despite Shane Tracey giving Dundalk an early lead, Derry City responded with two goals from Michael Duffy and one each from Paddy McClean and Kevin Dos Santos. The win keeps the club’s pursuit of their first cup title since 2022 active as they navigate a challenging domestic campaign. Currently sitting sixth in the League of Ireland Premier Division, the side views the cup competition as their primary path to securing European football for next season. The team now moves on to face Galway United in the next round of the tournament. Dundalk scored a late consolation goal through Leo Gaxha in added time, but the result was already decided.

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