AWAY THE BLUES AT WINDSOR.

Linfield 0 Newry C 0 (Aggregate 1-1, Blues go through on away goals) SIX goals for Linfield at Newry City in the league on Saturday - but no repeat last night in the second leg of this Co-Operative Insurance Cup tie.

Stalemate meant the Blues progress to the quarters on Paul Munster's away goal from the 1-1 drawn tie at Newry in the first leg.

Linfield had the better of the first-half, but apart from a Munster header saved by impressive Newry keeper Neil Gallagher they carved out few killer chances.

Curtis Allen did glance a shot against an upright in the first-half and Allen and Michael Carvill were also denied by keeper Gallagher in the second.

But Linfield keeper Stuart Addis had to make a superb save to deny Andy Graham before Newry should have gone ahead in the 73rd minute - Alan Davidson firing straight at Addis from only 12 yards out.

Blues substitute Jamie Tomelty was denied by Gallagher before Davidson almost fired home a last gasp winner for Newry.

Cup holders PORTADOWN progressed to the last-eight - 6-4 on aggregate - thanks to a 4-3 win over Crusaders.

Kevin Braniff, Tim Mouncey, Neil Teggart and Richard Leckey were on target for the Ports, while David Rainey, Jordan Owens and Chris Morrow replied for the Crues.

Declan Divin scored twice as INSTITUTE won 2-1 at BALLYMENA to progress 4-2 on aggregate, with Michael Smith on target for United.

CLIFTONVILLE's 2-1 win over DC - Kieran O'Connor and Ryan Catney grabbed the goals - secured a 3-1 aggregate success over the Hoops, while DUNGANNON beat LARNE 5-3 on the night at Inver Park and 8-4 over the two legs.

In last night's first leg ties, DISTILLERY beat COLERAINE thanks to a third minute Andy Kilmartin goal, while BALLINAMALLARD and LIMAVADY drew 0-0.

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