The 1972–73 Blaxnit Cup was the 6th 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 | Cork Hibernians |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Glentoran (1st title) |
| Runner-up | Cork Hibernians |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 2 |
| Goals scored | 8 (4 per match) |
Glentoran won the title for the 1st time, defeating Cork Hibernians 6–2 on aggregate in the two-legged final.[2][3][4][5][6]
Results edit
Final edit
| Cork Hibernians | 1–1 | Glentoran |
|---|---|---|
Allen  70' |
Report | Sheehan 17' (o.g.) |
Referee: D. V. Byrne (Dublin)
Glentoran win 6–2 on aggregate.
References edit
- ^ "Irish League Archive, Blaxnit Cup". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 29 April 2023.
- ^ "Glens look set to take title". Belfast Telegraph. 24 May 1973. p. 27.
- ^ "Backs To Wall - But Glens Grab Vital Goal". Belfast News Letter. 24 May 1973. p. 16.
- ^ "Jaunty Johnny is super star". Ireland's Saturday Night. 26 May 1973. p. 3.
- ^ "Late goal blitz and Glens new Irish kingpins". Belfast News Letter. 26 May 1973. p. 12.
- ^ "Blaxnit Cup Results". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 29 April 2023.