2012 League of Ireland Cup Final

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2012 League of Ireland Cup Final
Event2012 League of Ireland Cup
Drogheda United Shamrock Rovers
3 1
Date22 September
VenueTallaght Stadium, Dublin
RefereeTom Connolly
Attendance3,120
WeatherDry
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The 2012 League of Ireland Cup Final also known as the 2012 EA Sports Cup Final was the final match of the 2012 League of Ireland Cup, the 39th season of the League of Ireland Cup, a football competition for the 27 teams from the Premier Division, First Division, A Championship and the Ulster Senior League.

The final was played on Saturday, 22 September 2012 in Tallaght Stadium, Dublin.[1] The match was televised live by Setanta Sports. If the scores were level after 90 minutes of play, then extra-time of 30 minutes duration would have been played, followed by a penalty shoot-out, if required to determine the winners of the cup.

The match was won 3-1 by Drogheda.[2]

Drogheda United3 − 1Shamrock Rovers
O'Brien Goal 33'
Gilbert Goal 43' (o.g.)
Foley Goal 61'		 Report Brennan Goal 59'
Referee: Tom Connolly

References[]

  1. ^ "EA SPORTS Cup Final confirmed for Tallaght Stadium". Archived from the original on 28 August 2012. Retrieved 19 September 2012.
  2. ^ "Drogheda prove their mettle". Irish Times. 24 September 2012. Retrieved 27 September 2012.
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