Match Report

"Coagh United from the Amateur League shocked First Division Larne today with this fully deserved 2-0 win to book their place in the next round. They had shocked the home side after just two minutes when former Larne player Alan Boyd hammered in a McEnemy cross, but it was ruled off-side. However, there was no disputing the goal which gave the amateurs the lead after four minutes. A cross from Pattison on the left found leading scorer Murdock who headed in to the top corner. The home side began to threaten midway through the half. Lowry's cross picked up McMahon whose weak header was comfortably saved by Hasson. Larne's best chance of the half fell to Lowry after 38 minutes but, having been sent clear by Patton, he steered his shot wide of the target. Larne, forced to take the game to Coagh, were struggling to find a way through the solid visitors' defence. Looney did carve out an opening after 62 minutes but then shot tamely at Hasson. Coagh extended their lead after 68 minutes. Dangerman Murdock skipped past Adair then sent in a low cross for Boyd to add the finishing touch. Simms who had been pushed forward to join the Larne attack almost pulled one back nine minutes from time but slipped as he lined up his shot. Four minutes later Simms found the target with a thundering drive from the edge of the box which Hasson did well to hold.