RUAIDHRI Higgins said he was extremely ‘proud’ of his side’s performance as they booked their spot in next month’s Irish Cup quarter-final…

Coleraine reached the last eight via extra-time as they left Taylors Avenue with a 4-1 victory.

Higgins stated that he was proud of his squad after going to the distance for a second successive game and commented on Ben Wylie’s goal, as well as Matthew Shevlin’s hat-trick.

Coleraine will face Limavady United next in the competition and Higgins spoke of his respect for his hometown club, who beat Linfield in the sixth-round.

Portadown visit The Showgrounds on Tuesday night and Higgins said the squad will try and recover as best as they can after their excursions of the previous week.