2017 League of Ireland Cup final

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2017 League of Ireland Cup Final
Event2017 League of Ireland Cup
Shamrock Rovers Dundalk
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Date16 September 2017
VenueTallaght Stadium, Dublin
RefereeDerek Tomney
Attendance4,102
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The 2017 League of Ireland Cup Final was the final match of the 2017 League of Ireland Cup (called the EA Sports Cup for sponsorship purposes), a knock-out association football competition contested annually by clubs affiliated with the League of Ireland. It took place on 17 September 2017 at the Tallaght Stadium in Dublin, and was contested by Dundalk and Shamrock Rovers. Dundalk won 3–0 to win the competition for the sixth time.

Background[edit]

The League Cup was the first trophy of the 2017 League of Ireland season. The two sides had met three times in the League already that season, with Dundalk winning the first match and Rovers the next two.[1] Dundalk had last won the cup in 2014 (defeating Rovers in the final), and reached the final by defeating UCD in a penalty shoot-out (after a 1–1 draw), Waterford (3–0), and Galway United (3–0).[2]

Shamrock Rovers had last won the League Cup in 2013. To get to the final they overcame Bohemians (3–1), Longford Town (1–0) and Cork City (1–0 after extra-time).[3]

The final was broadcast live on Eir Sport.

Match[edit]

Summary[edit]

David McMillan put Dundalk ahead with a header from a corner after five minutes, and there were chances for both sides in the rest of the first half, with Rovers hitting the post on one occasion. The second half saw Dundalk dominate, particularly after Aaron Bolger was sent off for a reckless challenge on Dundalk defender Niclas Vemmelund. Patrick McEleney got their second with a strike from the edge of the penalty area in the 81st minute, and deep into injury time substitute Thomas Stewart scored a third to seal the club's sixth League Cup.[4][5][6]

Details[edit]

Shamrock Rovers0–3[7]Dundalk
Aaron Bolger Yellow card 64' Yellow-red card Report David McMillan 5'
Patrick McEleney 81'
Thomas Stewart 90+3'
Attendance: 4,102[8]
Referee: Derek Tomney
Shamrock Rovers
Dundalk
GK Canada Tomer Chencinski
DF Republic of Ireland David Webster
DF Cape Verde Roberto Lopes
DF Republic of Ireland Simon Madden
MF Republic of Ireland Trevor Clarke
MF Republic of Ireland Ryan Connolly downward-facing red arrow 55'
MF Republic of Ireland Ronan Finn
MF Republic of Ireland Aaron Bolger
MF Republic of Ireland Brandon Miele
MF Republic of Ireland David McAllister downward-facing red arrow 84'
CF Republic of Ireland Michael O'Connor downward-facing red arrow 69'
Substitutes:
MF 22 Scotland Cameron King upward-facing green arrow 55'
MF 29 Republic of Ireland Gary Shaw upward-facing green arrow 69'
FW 10 Republic of Ireland James Doona upward-facing green arrow 84'
Manager:
Republic of Ireland Stephen Bradley
GK 22 Romania Gabriel Sava
RB 2 Republic of Ireland Seán Gannon
CB 19 Denmark Niclas Vemmelund
CB 15 Republic of Ireland Seán Hoare
LB 12 Republic of Ireland Shane Grimes
RM 10 Republic of Ireland Jamie McGrath downward-facing red arrow 87'
CM 5 Republic of Ireland Chris Shields (c)
CM 18 Republic of Ireland Robbie Benson
LM 7 Northern Ireland Michael Duffy
CAM 11 Republic of Ireland Patrick McEleney downward-facing red arrow 88'
CF 9 Republic of Ireland David McMillan downward-facing red arrow 90'
Substitutes:
MF 24 Republic of Ireland Stephen Kinsella upward-facing green arrow 87'
MF 6 Republic of Ireland Stephen O'Donnell upward-facing green arrow 88'
FW 26 Northern Ireland Thomas Stewart upward-facing green arrow 90'
Manager:
Republic of Ireland Stephen Kenny

References[edit]

  1. ^ "FIXTURES FOR 2017 LEAGUE OF IRELAND PREMIER DIVISION". www.extratime.ie. Retrieved 21 November 2019.
  2. ^ "DUNDALK 2017". www.extratime.ie. Retrieved 21 November 2019.
  3. ^ "SHAMROCK ROVERS 2017". www.extratime.ie. Retrieved 21 November 2019.
  4. ^ "Dundalk see off 10-man Rovers to claim EA Sports Cup". RTE Sport. 16 September 2017. Retrieved 19 September 2017.
  5. ^ "Dundalk claim eighth trophy in four seasons as Lilywhites down sorry Hoops in Tallaght". The 42. 16 September 2017. Retrieved 19 September 2017.
  6. ^ "Dundalk ease past 10-man Rovers to claim cup glory". Irish Independent. 16 September 2017. Retrieved 19 September 2017.
  7. ^ "EA Sports Cup Final Report: Shamrock Rovers 0 - 3 Dundalk". www.extratime.ie. Retrieved 21 November 2019.
  8. ^ McKeever, Sam (16 September 2017). "EA Sports Cup Final Report". www.extratime.ie. Retrieved 1 November 2019.

External links[edit]

EA SPORTS Cup Final - Behind The Scenes. FAI TV, via YouTube

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