LAST UPDATE | 5 Jan 2020
THE IRISH U21 defensive duo of Conor Masterson and Dara O’Shea both started in FA Cup third round victories today while Callum Robinson got on the scoresheet as Sheffield United progress.
There was plenty Irish interest in the early matches of the cup competition today.
Masterson made his debut for QPR when they ran out emphatic 5-1 winners at home to Swansea City while O’Shea featured for West Brom in their 1-0 win away against Charlton.
O’Shea made his first outing for West Brom before Christmas, coming on as a substitute in their game with Brentford as Slaven Bilic’s side continue a campaign which sees them seek promotion.
😀 A #QPR debut for Conor Masterson!#QPRSWA #EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/uMluHAc7Xj
— QPR FC (@QPR) January 5, 2020
Both Masterson and O’Shea are centrally involved with Stephen Kenny’s Ireland U21 team in their European championship qualifying campaign.
Robinson bagged the opening goal of the game in the 8th minute for Sheffield United and they ran out 2-1 victors against AFC Fylde at Bramall Lane. Ireland regulars John Egan, Enda Stevens and David McGoldrick were all rested by Chris Wilder’s side.
U21 striker Troy Parrott was an unused substitute on the bench for Jose Mourinho’s Spurs as ended up drawing 1-1 with Middlesbrough.
Elsewhere James McCarthy played the full game for Crystal Palace but couldn’t stop them succumbing 1-0 at the hands of Derby County.
FA Cup Third Round Results
(early games)
- Bristol Rovers 2 Coventry City 2
- Burton Albion 2 Northampton Town 4
- Charlton Athletic 0 West Brom 1
- Chelsea 2 Nottingham Forest 0
- Crewe Alexandra 1 Barnsley 3
- Crystal Palace 0 Derby County 1
- Middlesbrough 1 Tottenham Hotspur 1
- QPR 5 Swansea City 1
- Sheffield United 2 AFC Fylde 1
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