St Patrick's Athletic conquer the Cross to book FAI Cup final spot

St Patrick's Athletic are through to their second FAI Cup final in three seasons after goals from Mark Doyle and Conor Carty helped Jon Daly’s team beat Cork City 2-0 at a sold-out Turner’s Cross.

The Saints had to do it the hard way after they took the lead in just the 11th minute at the Shed End.

Carty's first touch hit the roof of the net in the 81st minute and that rubber stamped St Pats’ place at the Aviva Stadium on 12 November.

The prize at stake emboldened a City that team was looking to play at the national stadium for the first time since the trophy laden John Caulfield years.

Richie Holland’s players rolled back the clock by forcing St Pat's deep into their own half when the game started.

Pat's lead early at Turners Cross. They had gone close moments before, but now Mark Doyle has given them the lead with a poacher's finish.#RTEsoccer #FAICup