Derry City Advances to FAI Cup Quarter-finals

Derry City secured a spot in the FAI Cup quarter-finals with a narrow 1-0 victory over Cork City, thanks to a second-half goal from substitute Sam Todd. The match, held at Turners Cross, saw Cork dominate the first half with numerous chances, including a disallowed goal for offside and a clearance off the line by Derry's Ciaran Coll. Despite Cork's strong offensive play, Derry improved in the second half, and Todd capitalized on a corner kick to score the decisive goal in the 72nd minute. Cork, led by the returning attacking duo of Sean Maguire and Ruairi Keating, struggled to break through Derry's defense in the latter stages. The victory marks Derry's continued pursuit of silverware under manager Ruaidhri Higgins, as they aim to replicate past successes in the Cup. The draw for the quarter-finals will take place on Tuesday at 12:30 BST.