COUNTY Armagh's Premier representatives enjoyed a blank programme on Wednesday and free passage into the Dunluce Trophy semi-finals yesterday (Thursday) following the decision by Club Marcet to pull out of the Milk Cup.
The team from Spain opted to withdraw - handing the Orchard County players a semi-final spot.
County Armagh entered the knockout phase of the summer event following defeats by Bolton Wanderers and Cherry Orchard.
The first day featured a test
against Bolton Wanderers and County Armagh worked hard before late errors proved decisive.
Bolton enjoyed a significant first-half advantage across the pitch, particularly in set-piece situations.
COUNTY ARMAGH: Daniel Rowney, Jack Clarke, Ciaran Conway, James Cullen, Jordan Gilmore, Noel Lawless, Conleth McAlinden, Ciaran McCann, Sean McEvoy, Ryan McIlroy, Shane McKinney.
County Armagh impressed early on against Cherry Orchard thanks to Paul Brown's pace.
Cherry Orchard, however, hit the bar before County Armagh captain, Sean McEvoy, fired narrowly over the target.
A penalty kick placed Cherry Orchard ahead and County Armagh's problems increased with a red card for Conleth McAlinden.
Loughgall's Philip Kelly hit the bar and Brown forced the goalkeeper into a smart stop before the second goal arrived to boost the Cherry Orchard scoreline.
COUNTY ARMAGH:Daniel Rowney, Paul Brown, Jack Clarke, Ciaran Conway, John Finlay, Matthew Hynds, Philip Kelly, Conleth McAlinden, Sean McAvoy, Ryan McIlroy, Barry Quinn.
