Despite Richie Hannify’s heroics with a number of outstanding saves, Boghall Rovers’ more direct approach paid dividends, as they banged in two goals in quick succession with just 15 minutes remaining, before adding a third with the last kick of the game.

VEC now play AGP FC in Lucan on Wednesday, with the winners progressing to the Final on Saturday at 2.15pm in the VEC (ETB) Grounds in Terenure.