Irish Cup: Greenisland knock out Lisburn Distillery

Distillery, who this season marked 50 years since their last Irish Cup triumph and historic European tie with Barcelona, fell to a 2-1 defeat in east Antrim.

Greenisland welcomed Johnny Clapham’s side to Glenkeen Avenue and held a two-goal lead at the break thanks to Darren Bell’s double.

The Whites fought back in the second half, reducing the deficit courtesy of Aaron Harris’ 53rd minute spot-kick but it wasn’t enough to stop their Amateur 1C hosts progressing.

Islandmagee will join their east Antrim neighbours in the draw for the next round after winning 4-2 on penalties against Drumaness Mills after the tie had finished 1-1.

Commenting on social media following the victory, a spokesperson for the Islanders said: “A special mention must go to outfield player Elliot English for standing in between the sticks and being the hero in the shoot-out. Fourth round here we come!”

Meanwhile, Mossley Football Club’s goalkeeper Daniel McWilliams was the hero for the Newtownabbey side in their win over Shankill United. He saved one spot-kick in normal time and another three in the shoot-out.

Praising his efforts on Facebook, a Mossley FC spokesperson said: “The dramatic game against Shankill United saw the first team fight back from 3-1 down to salvage a 4-4 draw. Heroics from Daniel McWilliams in the shoot-out ensured that Mossley are in the hat for the fourth round of the Irish Cup.”

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