[b]St Pat’s 4 Waterford United 1[/b]First half goals from Keith Fahey and Mark Quigley and a late double from Keith Barker were enough to give St Pat’s all three points in this action-packed encounter at Richmond Park, writes Mark Cummins.

Waterford United boss Gareth Cronin is hoping to arrest the decline that has seen his side lose two league matches in a row when his side visits Richmond Park for an eircom league of Ireland clash with St Patrick

Waterford United have been handed a tough home draw in the quarter finals of the FAI Ford Senior Cup following this evening’s draw at Dublin Castle.The Blues will face Munster rivals Cork City in one of the glamour ties of the rounds.Former Irish International Ronnie Whelan drew the Blues out for home advantage in the fourth and final tie of the round and near neighbours Cork City were the last remaining ball in the drum.The full quarter final draw is as follows

Waterford United entertain near neighbours Cork City in a vital eircom league clash at the RSC. The game is being played in glorious sunshine (for a change!)

The draw for the quarter finals of the FAI Ford Senior Cup will take place at at the Conference Hall, Dublin Castle, on Monday evening next August 27. The draw will be broadcast live on RTE’s 6.1 news.The remaining teams in the drum are Bohs, Cork City, Derry City, Limerick 37, Longford Town, St. Patrick’s Athletic, UCD as well as Waterford United.

Gareth Cronin has injury and suspensions problems ahead of Friday evening’s Eircom League of Ireland Premier Division clash with Munster rivals Cork City at the RSC (KO: 7.45pm).

[b]Sligo Rovers 2 Waterford United 2 aetWaterford United win 4-3 on pens[/b]Waterford United fought valiantly to qualify for the last eight of the FAI Ford Senior Cup following a dramatic penalty shoot out victory over Sligo Rovers in their third round replay at the Showgrounds.

Gareth Cronin has some injury problems ahead of Tuesday evening’s FAI Ford Senior Cup replay with Sligo Rovers at the Showgrounds. Striker Daryl Kavanagh picked up a dead leg in the one all draw on Friday evening and is doubtful for the clash while Pat Flynn is struggling with flu. However, Cronin has been boosted by the return of Dave Warren after sitting out Friday’s game through suspension.

[b]Waterford United 1 Sligo Rovers 1[/b]Waterford United must make the long journey to the North West with Sligo Rovers after the sides finished level at one all in their third round encounter at the RSC.

Waterford boss Gareth Cronin will be forced to plan without key players for the FAI Ford Senior Cup meeting with Sligo Rovers at the RSC on Friday evening (KO: 7.45, Live on TG4).