Derry City are the first team into the semi-finals of the EA Sports Cup.

Ronan Curtis scored a hat-trick in their 7-3 win over Shelbourne last night.

There are three more quarter-final ties down for decision later.

Holders Dundalk host Bohemians, Sligo Rovers are up against Premier Division high-flyers Waterford and there's an all First Division clash between Cobh Ramblers and Longford Town.

UCD are six-points clear at the summit of the SSE Airtricity League First Division.

The students enjoyed an 8-nil win at Wexford.

Galway were held to a scoreless draw at Finn Harps.