2002 FAI Cup Final

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2002 FAI Cup Final
2002 FAI Cup Final Official Programme Cover.png
Event2001–02 FAI Cup
Dundalk Bohemians
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Date7 April 2002
VenueTolka Park, Dublin
RefereePaul McKeon
Attendance9,200
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The 2002 FAI Cup Final was the final match of the 2001–02 FAI Cup, a knock-out association football competition contested annually by clubs affiliated with the Football Association of Ireland. It took place on Sunday 7 April 2002 at Tolka Park in Dublin, and was contested by Dundalk and Bohemians. The competition was sponsored by Carlsberg. Dundalk won the match 2–1 to win the cup for the ninth time.

Background[]

The two sides' three previous meetings that season had been in the League, with Dundalk winning the first match in Oriel Park, and the next two matches being draws. The final was played seven days after Dundalk had been relegated from the League of Ireland Premier Division, having finished 10th.[1] To reach the final, they had defeated Galway United (1–0 in a replay after a 1–1 draw), Kilkenny City (3–2), Finn Harps (2–0 in a replay following a 1–1 draw) and Shamrock Rovers (4–0).[2]

Bohemians were the cup holders, having won the League and Cup Double the year before, but a poor start to the season had seen them finish fourth in the League in 2001–02, behind their three Dublin rivals, missing out on Europe via the League in the process. They had overcome Longford Town, Bray Wanderers and Derry City to reach the final. The winners of the final would qualify for the 2002–03 UEFA Cup qualifying round.[3]

The match was broadcast live on RTÉ Two in Ireland with commentary from George Hamilton. Highlights of the match were broadcast that evening on Sky Sports in Ireland and the United Kingdom.[4]

Match[]

Summary[]

Despite failing to beat Dundalk in the League, Bohemians (managed by future Dundalk manager Stephen Kenny) were the pre-match favourites.[5][6] After an even opening half hour, they took control and opened the scoring through right-back Tony O'Connor in the 40th minute. But Garry Haylock equalised for Dundalk, turning and firing home from a David Hoey cross a minute before half-time. With momentum appearing to have swung, Haylock then scored a second from a corner four minutes after half-time to give them a 2–1 lead. Simon Webb was sent off in the 74th minute for a professional foul, bringing down Martin Reilly as Dundalk looked to hit Bohemians on the counter. Dundalk controlled the remainder of the match to win the club's ninth FAI Cup - their first since 1988.[7][8]

Details[]

Dundalk2–1[3]Bohemians
Garry Haylock Goal 44', 49' Report Tony O'Connor Goal 40'
Simon Webb Red card 74'
Attendance: 9,200[9]
Referee: Paul McKeon
Dundalk
Bohemians
GK Republic of Ireland John Connolly
RB Republic of Ireland John Whyte
CB Republic of Ireland Donal Broughan
CB Republic of Ireland Stephen McGuinness
LB Republic of Ireland David Crawley
RM Republic of Ireland David Hoey
CM Republic of Ireland Ciaran Kavanagh
CM Republic of Ireland John Flanagan
LM Republic of Ireland Chris Lawless Substituted off 72'
CF Republic of Ireland Martin Reilly
CF England Garry Haylock Substituted off 86'
Substitutes:
MF Republic of Ireland Cormac McArdle Substituted in 72'
MF Republic of Ireland Cormac Malone Substituted in 86'
Manager:
Republic of Ireland Martin Murray
GK Wales Wayne Russell
RB Republic of Ireland Tony O'Connor
CB Republic of Ireland Colin Hawkins (c)
CB Republic of Ireland Stephen Caffrey
LB Republic of Ireland Simon Webb
RM Republic of Ireland Fergal Harkin Substituted off 80'
CM Republic of Ireland Kevin Hunt
CM England Dave Morrisson Substituted off 72'
LM England Mark Rutherford
CF Republic of Ireland Glen Crowe
CF Republic of Ireland Trevor Molloy Substituted off 85'
Substitutes:
MF England Dave Hill Substituted in 72'
DF Republic of Ireland Paul Byrne Substituted in 80'
FW Republic of Ireland Gary O'Neill Substituted in 85'
Manager:
Republic of Ireland Stephen Kenny

References[]

Bibliography
  • Graham, Alex. Football in the Republic of Ireland a Statistical Record 1921–2005. Soccer Books Limited. ISBN 1-86223-135-4.
  • Murphy, Jim (2003). The History of Dundalk F.C.: The First 100 Years. Dundalgan Press. ASIN B0042SO3R2.
Citations
  1. ^ "Too late for Dundalk". Irish Independent. 1 April 2002. Retrieved 23 April 2019 – via Irish Newspaper Archives.
  2. ^ Murphy, Jim (2003). The History of Dundalk F.C.: The First 100 Years. Dundalgan Press. p. 404. ASIN B0042SO3R2.
  3. ^ a b Graham, Alex. Football in the Republic of Ireland a Statistical Record 1921–2005. Soccer Books Limited. ISBN 1-86223-135-4.
  4. ^ Byrne, Peter (10 December 1999). "Sky deal to 2002 to net FAI £4.25m". The Irish Times. Retrieved 17 November 2019.
  5. ^ Quinn, Philip (6 April 2002). "Crowe to add new string to his Bohs". Irish Independent. Retrieved 18 December 2019.
  6. ^ Ryan, Sean (7 April 2002). "Experience can see Bohs through". www.independent.ie. Irish Independent. Retrieved 17 November 2019.
  7. ^ Malone, Emmet (8 April 2002). "Dundalk banish relegation blues in best way". The Irish Times. Retrieved 28 October 2019.
  8. ^ "Dundalk Burst Bohs' Bubble". Irish Independent. 8 April 2002. Retrieved 23 April 2019 – via Irish Newspaper Archives.
  9. ^ Quinn, Philip (8 April 2002). "Haylock brace sets off border celebrations". Irish Independent. Retrieved 28 October 2019.

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