Foley's injury-time winner sends Drogheda to FAI Cup final

Adam Foley's 92nd minute goal sent Drogheda United back to the Aviva Stadium for the first time in 11 years - but the Premier Division outfit were pushed all the way by Wexford in an FAI Cup semi-final classic.

It had been 11 years to the day since Drogheda’s last appearance in an FAI Cup semi-final. That match, also at United Park, has gone done in history as one of the most controversial last four ties the competition has ever seen.

Drogheda emerged the victors that day, seeing off rivals Dundalk 1-0, but the game is remembered for referee Anthony Buttimer sending off two Dundalk players inside the opening 30 minutes.

While Damien MacGraith showed no red on this occasion, Doherty was certainly seeing it after his team threw away their advantage after working hard to turn a first half deficit into a lead.

Foley and Douglas James-Taylor cancelled out Aaron Dobbs opener, only for the Wexford striker to net again almost instantly. As extra time loomed, there was a winner and Foley provided it.

The hosts were dealt a serious blow when Frantz Pierrot was forced off after 30 minutes of play. With 11 goals in his league and cup to his name, the departure of the Haitian international was a setback. Foley replaced him.

United were staring, slowly, to impose themselves on the game when the majority of the 2,543 inside the ground were stunned by Wexford’s opener.

Youths had sent a warning just moments before when right back Divin Ismala, on loan from Bohemians, smacked a shot against Drogs defender James Bolger.

Kian Corbally, impressive throughout, and Thomas Oluwa exchanged a one-two in midfield, before the former swept a pass back out to Oluwa. The winger produced a cross to the front post, where Mikie Rowe hooked towards goal. Luke