Couto’s Heroics Seal Waterford’s Cup Run | Ireland News

Waterford FC stunned Athlone Town with a gritty 2-1 victory to advance to the FAI Cup quarter-finals, powered by Benny Couto’s magical performance—he scored the winner and set up the opener with a pinpoint cross that led to Pádraig Amond’s 16th-minute header. After Athlone equalized in the 25th minute via Cillian Tollett, Couto struck again in the 46th minute with a stunning left-footed curler. Despite Athlone’s late pressure and a heroic stop from goalkeeper Arlo Doherty in stoppage time, Waterford held firm, reigniting their hopes for a first cup title since 1980. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/981ffbea4bd956c8