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Limerick shock Rovers in League Cup

Limerick FC thrilled their fans earlier today when they defeated Shamrock Rovers to reach the final of the Eircom League Cup. The First Division Club won 1-0 but it could have been even more for they missed three gilt-edged chances in the closing stages, while Rovers rarely troubled the Limerick goal.

The decisive score came in the 75th minute when a cross from the right left the Rovers defence flat-footed and Brian Donlon duly hammered a half-volley into the net at the back post.

Limerick will now play Derry City in the final.

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