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Athlone Town aim for WFAI cup final return

Sep 20, 2024 10:43 By Dave Hooper
Athlone Town aim for WFAI cup final return
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Sligo Rovers stand in Athlone's way of return to cup final

Athlone Town goalkeeper Katie Keane insists the WFAI Cup holds a special place in her heart.

"It is not so much pressure but pride to try keep that title” explained Keane ahead of their WFAI Cup semi-final with Sligo Rovers.

“It's something that we really look forward to" added Keane as the defending champions face Sligo on Sunday. A return to the cup final up for grabs.

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Indeed, Cork City midfielder Orlaith O'Mahony believes her team have a fighting chance in their semi-final with Shelbourne.

“Shels away in Tolka Park is always a tough place to go to” declared O’Mahony. “But we love a challenge and these games, as players, we want to play in" said O'Mahony, who scored in the quarter-final win over Bohemians.

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Shelbourne v Cork City, Tolka Park, Saturday, September 21, Kick-off 14:00

Sligo Rovers v Athlone Town, The Showgrounds, Sunday, September 22 Kick-off: 15:00

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