Dollingstown and Moyola Park progressed to the sixth round of the Clearer Water Irish Cup after rearranged ties.
But it was a nervy night for both clubs as they squeezed through by a fine margin.
Ballyclare Comrades began life under new manager Barry Baggley with victory over Newry City at Dixon Park in the Playr-Fit Championship, however in the Cup they were shot down 1-0 by Premier Intermediate side Dollingstown.
Aaron Duke slotted in the decisive goal in the 83rd minute at Planters Park to keep the surprises coming in the tournament. Dollingstown, sitting second in the PIL, earned a sixth round clash with Premiership basement side Loughgall.
At Mill Meadow, Kenny Shiels’ side saw off Belfast Celtic in a penalty shoot-out after the tie finished scoreless after extra-time.
The Ballymena League Intermediate Division One side battled all the way against the Premier Intermediate League fourth-placed side but they lost out 7-6 on spot-kicks.
Moyola Park, the first winners of the Irish Cup in 1880-81, will host Ards who rocked Ballymena United, in the next round.
The sixth round ties will be played on the weekend of January 31.
Today19:27
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Clearer Water Irish Cup Fifth Round Latest
Dollingstown 1 Ballyclare Comrades 0 FT Glenavon 2 Dundela 0 FT Institute 2 Loughgall 3 FT Moyola Park 0 Belfast City 0 FT (Moyola Park win 7-6 on penalties)
BetMcLean Cup Semi-Finals Latest
Glentoran 4 Crusaders 2 FT Larne 0 Cliftonville 1 FT
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The BetMcLean Final between Cliftonville and Glentoran will be staged at 3pm on Sunday March 9. Windsor Park the venue. That will attract a massive crowd.
54 minutes ago
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I’m told Moyola Park won 7-6 on penalties.
55 minutes ago
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I’ve just enjoyed the unique experience of watching a penalty shoot-out live on Moyola Park’s Facebook page, filmed on a very shaky mobile phone.
And I gather by the celebrations Moyola Park have won! They will host Ards in the next round.
Today22:18
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So all we’re waiting on now is a result from Mill Meadow…
Today22:17
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FT: LARNE 0 CLIFTONVILLE 1
And there’s the full-time whistle at Inver Park.
The BetMcLean Cup Final will see Cliftonville play Glentoran at Windsor Park. That will be a magnificent occasion.
Today22:17
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FT: GLENTORAN 4 CRUSADERS 2
It’s all over at The Oval! Glentoran are into the BetMcLean Cup Final!
Today22:16
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FT: MOYOLA PARK 0 BELFAST CELTIC 0
It’s penalties at Mill Meadow
Today22:15
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GLENTORAN 4 CRUSADERS 2
Jay Donnelly secures Glentoran’s place in the final!
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Today22:14
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It seems it was actually Kodi Lyons-Foster who scored for Glentoran.
Today22:13
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LARNE 0 CLIFTONVILLE 1
Destiny Ojo has surely won it for Cliftonville! Late drama in both League Cup semi-finals
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Today22:11
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GLENTORAN 3 CRUSADERS 2
It’s a late winner for Glentoran! Wassim Aouachria scores with five minutes left on the clock.
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Today22:10
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Pettifer scores for Cliftonville….but the flag is up! Goal disallowed.
Four minutes to penalties at Inver.
Today21:58
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We may also been on for a shootout at Mill Meadow. It’s 0-0 at half-time in extra-time between Moyola Park and Belfast Celtic.
Today21:57
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It’s half-time in extra-time in both of the League Cup Semi-Finals. Will we get nailbiting penalty shoot-outs at both The Oval and Inver Park?
Today21:56
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FT: INSTITUTE 2 LOUGHGALL 3
It was a brave effort by Stute but a late Fra McCaffrey goal puts Loughgall into the Sixth Round.
That sets up a derby clash with Dollingstown set to welcome Loughgall to Planter’s Park on February 1.
Today21:48
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INSTITUTE 2 LOUGHGALL 3
There’s a late winner at the Brandywell, and it’s gone the way of the Premiership team!
Fra McCaffrey has surely fired Loughgall into the Sixth Round of the Irish Cup!
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Today21:44
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Both tonight’s League Cup semi-finals are now playing extra-time. Who will make this year’s final? Anything could happen!
Today21:40
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FT: DOLLINGSTOWN 1 BALLYCLARE COMRADES 0
PIL Dollingstown have dumped Championship Ballyclare out of the Irish Cup thanks to an Aaron Duke goal. The Dollybirds will play the winners of Loughgall and Institute in the Sixth Round.
Today21:39
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FT: GLENTORAN 2 CRUSADERS 2
The Crues have fought back from 2-0 down at The Oval to take the game to extra-time!
