THE Cumberland FA has announced the dates for the two semi-finals in the senior County Cup competition.
In addition, the two finalists are now known for the County’s Under-16s competition.
Three Carlisle teams have made it through to the last four, with the stand-out tie being Carlisle City’s home clash with holders Carlisle United.
City got through 2-0 against Workington Reds while United had to go to extra time to beat Cleator Moor Celtic 2-1.
They will go head to head at Gillford Park on Tuesday, March 22.
The other semi-final sees Pirelli from the Cumberland County League hosting Wetheriggs United of the Westmorland League. This tie is being played on Saturday, March 19.
Pirelli knocked-out fellow County League members Workington Athletic 5-1 while Wetheriggs triumphed 3-1 at Kirkoswald.
The County Under-16s competition has gone one step further with the finalists now known from the week-end.
Cleator Moor Celtic will play Crusaders on a date and venue to be announced.
Celtic got through 1-0 at Cockermouth thanks to a well-taken goal by Ben McCarron. Crusaders, taking part with what is in effect an Under-15’s side, beat Bransty Rangers 2-1 in the other semi-final.
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