Stephen Garrett celebrates after scoring one of his goals

Newry City reached the Co-Operative Cup final thanks to a dramatic 3-2 extra-time win over Lisburn Distillery.

Mark Patton put the Whites ahead in the 43rd minute but Stephen Garrett shot past Philip Matthews to equalise on 58.

Garrett slotted home his second seven minutes later and Curtis Allen levelled with a 30-yard direct free-kick into the top corner in the 86th minute.

Richard Clarke touched the ball home at the back post after the ball was played across the area in the 115th minute.

Garrett had the first chance of the game in the 27th minute but his header from a Michael Collins free-kick was well tipped over by Matthews.

Patton broke the deadlock with a long-range cross from the left which deceived goalkeeper Andy Coleman and flew into the net.

Garrett rounded a couple of defenders before scoring the equaliser and then Chris Morgan knocked the ball down and Garrett netted to edge Newry ahead.

Allen ensured extra-time with his spectacular free-kick but Emmett Friars could have won it for City in normal time, his effort coming off the bar.

Clarke's decisive strike ensured Newry's passage into the 28 February final in which they will face either Glentoran or Portadown who play on Wednesday night.

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