Comeback Sees Athlone Town Progress To FAI Cup Quarter Finals

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The draw for the next stage of the Cup will take place tomorrow.

Athlone Town pulled a comeback to book their place in the quarter-finals of the FAI Cup.

The midlanders trailed Waterford 2-1 in the extra period, before Aaron Connolly levelled the score in the 116th minute.

Peter McGregor secured Town's place in the next stage, after heading home the winner in the 121st minute.

The draw for the quarter-final of the FAI Cup will be held tomorrow.

Athlone Town are next in action on Friday, when they take on Bray Wanderers.

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