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Gareth Fullerton

Irish Cup semi-final date pushed back subject to Glentoran appeal

The Irish Cup semi-final between Ballymena United and Newry City has been pushed back to a new provisional date of Wednesday night, April 13.

The tie was due to take place on Saturday, April 2, but it has now been rearranged subjected to Glentoran's ongoing appeal.

The Glens were thrown out of the Irish Cup after fielding ineligible Joe Crowe in their quarter-final win over Newry earlier this month but have subsequently appealed the ruling.

Read more: Glentoran supporters hit out at Irish Cup exit with pre-match protest at Ballymena United

Ballymena confirmed on their social media on Friday night: "The IFA have confirmed that our Samuel Gelston Whiskey Irish Cup Semi Final v Newry City will NOT take place on Saturday 2nd April.

"The game is provisionally rearranged (subject to an ongoing appeal) for Wednesday 13th April at Mourneview Park with a 7.45pm kick off."

It emerged after Glentoran's quarter-final win over Newry that midfielder Crowe had not successfully completed a three-match suspension after picking up a ban playing for Glentoran Reserves.

It led to Glens boss Mick McDermott labelling the online Comet system used for registering and listing players as "not fit for purpose".

Crusaders and Cliftonville will contest the other Irish Cup semi-final tie on Friday, April 1.

Read more: Glentoran Football Club issue statement following Irish Cup dismissal

Read more: Glentoran FC thrown out of Irish Cup over Joe Crowe ineligibility

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