Pat's book semi-final spot with Rovers win

St Patrick's Athletic 3 Shamrock Rovers 0

St Patrick's Athletic 3 Shamrock Rovers 0

St Patrick's Athletic booked t heir place in the Eircom League Cup semi-final, beating Dublin rivals Shamrock Rovers 3-0 at Richmond Park tonight.

A second half strike from substitute Liam George and a thumping free kick from Michael Holt sealed the win for Pat's after David Freeman had given them a half time lead.

Rovers' Glen Lacey earned himself a straight red card after a late tackle on the hour.

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