The FAI Cup quarterfinal draw has set up a Dublin derby between St Patrick's Athletic and Bohemians, according to RTE.ie. The match will take place at St Patrick's Athletic's home ground.
RTE.ie reports that the pairing was confirmed in the draw for the last eight of the competition. St Patrick's Athletic earned their place in the quarterfinals by defeating Shamrock Rovers, as noted by the Irish Independent.
Other quarterfinal ties were also confirmed in the draw. Galway United will travel to face Drogheda, according to the Connacht Tribune. Waterford will host Sligo Rovers, as reported by the Irish Examiner.
The Irish Times described the St Patrick's Athletic versus Bohemians match as the standout fixture of the round. The draw brings together two Dublin clubs with a long history of competitive meetings.
St Patrick's Athletic's victory over Shamrock Rovers in the previous round set up this meeting with Bohemians. The result means the club now faces another significant test in the cup competition.
The remaining quarterfinal fixtures will see clubs from across the league compete for a place in the semifinals. Each tie offers a path toward silverware in the FAI Cup.
The exact dates and kickoff times for the quarterfinal matches have not been confirmed in the reporting. Fans will be watching for the schedule announcement in the coming days.
The FAI Cup quarterfinals will determine which four clubs advance to the semifinal stage. For St Patrick's Athletic and Bohemians, the derby adds extra weight to an already important cup tie.
