THE DONEGAL LEAGUE held their nerve to reach the semi-finals of the Oscar Traynor Cup this afternoon at the expense of the North Eastern Football League.
The side managed by Brian Dorrian came though 6-5 on penalties after the match finished 1-1 after extra-time. Gary Merritt missed the first penalty for Donegal but then the contest went to sudden death after Stefan McKevitt struck the crossbar.
The Donegal League squad that overcame the North Eastern Football League on penalties in the Oscar Trayor Cup quarter-final this afternoon in Drumoghill. Photo: Stephen Doherty
In the end, Donegal goalkeeper Joe Coll saved from Derek Bowans to set up a last four tie away to Clare.
Stephen Doherty got a bird’s eye view of the shoot-out. Here’s how the drama unfolded …
https://wwwyoutube.com/watch?v=NffotZQ7Kv4
