Super Cooper helps fire Coleraine into Cup semis

Coleraine will play Larne in the semi-finals of the Irish Cup early next month after defeating Limavady United in their eagerly anticipated last eight tie on Saturday.

Joel Cooper blasted the Bannsiders in front with a tremendous strike from distance just after the hour mark and second half sub Matthew Shevlin made the game safe with the game's second goal with just over 10 minutes remaining.

Their reward is a last four meeting with the Inver Park side who defeated Glentoran on penalties on Friday night.

The other semi-final is a repeat of last year's final between holders Dungannon Swifts and beaten finalists Cliftonville.