The 1971–72 Blaxnit Cup was the 5th edition of the Blaxnit Cup, an association football cup competition featuring teams from Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Only two teams competed due to the security situation in Northern Ireland.[1]
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country | Northern Ireland Republic of Ireland |
| Teams | 2 |
| Defending champions | Linfield |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Cork Hibernians (1st title) |
| Runner-up | Coleraine |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 2 |
| Goals scored | 8 (4 per match) |
Cork Hibernians won the title for the 1st time, defeating Coleraine 5–3 on aggregate in the two-legged final.[2][3][4][5][6]
Results edit
Final edit
| Cork Hibernians | 3–2 | Coleraine |
|---|---|---|
Dennehy  20', 71'Wigginton 37' |
Report | Curley 68' Mullan 83' |
Attendance: 10,000
| Coleraine | 1–2 | Cork Hibernians |
|---|---|---|
| Jennings 32' |
Report | Wigginton 40' Herrick 66' |
Cork Hibernians win 5–3 on aggregate.
References edit
- ^ "Irish League Archive, Blaxnit Cup". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 29 April 2023.
- ^ "Courage and class keep Coleraine 'in'". Belfast Telegraph. 15 May 1972. p. 15.
- ^ "Cork Win - But It's On The Retreat". Belfast News Letter. 15 May 1972. p. 12.
- ^ "Cool Hibs are worthy all Ireland champions". Belfast Telegraph. 19 May 1972. p. 22.
- ^ "A Shaky Start - Then Hibs In Control". Belfast News Letter. 19 May 1972. p. 12.
- ^ "Blaxnit Cup Results". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 29 April 2023.