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2017 League of Ireland Cup final

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.

2017 League of Ireland Cup Final
Event2017 League of Ireland Cup
Shamrock Rovers Dundalk
0 3
Date16 September 2017
VenueTallaght Stadium, Dublin
RefereeDerek Tomney
Attendance4,102
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Background

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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

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Summary

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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

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

References

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

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