The 2014 League of Ireland Cup Final was the final match of the 2014 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 20 September 2014 at Oriel Park in Dundalk, and was contested by Dundalk and Shamrock Rovers. Dundalk won the match 3–2 to win the competition for the fifth time.
| Event | 2014 League of Ireland Cup | ||||||
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| Date | 20 September 2014 | ||||||
| Venue | Oriel Park, Dundalk | ||||||
| Referee | G. Kelly | ||||||
| Attendance | 4,000 (est) | ||||||
Background edit
The League Cup was the first trophy of the 2014 League of Ireland season. The two sides were meeting for the seventh time that season. Dundalk had beaten Rovers in both legs of the 2014 Setanta Sports Cup semi-final, and had won one and drawn one of the two league matches already played between the sides. In the FAI Cup semi-final Rovers had won the replay 2–1 in Oriel Park after a 0–0 draw in the first game.[1] Rovers were the League Cup holders and were chasing only their third win in the competition's history. To reach the final they had defeated Drogheda United (2–1), Cork City (2–0), and Bohemians (2–0).[2]
Dundalk had last won the cup in 1989 – their fourth win – and hadn't reached the final since 1995. They had overcome Bray Wanderers (3–0), Derry City (2–1), and Wexford (5–0) to reach the 2014 final.[3]
The match was broadcast live on Setanta Sports.[citation needed]
Match edit
Summary edit
The match was the third time the two sides had met in eight days, and the opening minutes saw a number of strong challenges. One such challenge resulted in a foul on David McMillan, and Dane Massey put Dundalk ahead from the subsequent free kick. They then sat back somewhat, and, with Rovers taking control and creating a number of chances, Jason McGuinness equalised from a corner. But Rovers failed to capitalise again before half-time, and, within minutes of the second half starting, Dundalk had established a two goal lead, with headers from Massey and Patrick Hoban. Late on Ciarán Kilduff headed home to give Rovers a chance. But Dundalk saw the match out to win their first trophy of Stephen Kenny's reign,[4] which was also the first half of the club's first League and League Cup Double.[5][6]
Details edit
| Dundalk | 3–2 | Shamrock Rovers |
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Dane Massey  4', 46'Patrick Hoban 49' |
Report | Jason McGuinness 28' Ciarán Kilduff 76' |
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References edit
- ^ "FIXTURES FOR 2014 LEAGUE OF IRELAND PREMIER DIVISION". www.extratime.ie. Retrieved 21 November 2019.
- ^ "SHAMROCK ROVERS 2014". www.extratime.ie. Retrieved 21 November 2019.
- ^ "DUNDALK 2014". www.extratime.ie. Retrieved 21 November 2019.
- ^ McDonnell, Daniel (22 September 2014). "Ecstasy for Kenny as Dundalk prevail". Irish Independent. Retrieved 1 November 2019.
- ^ "Dundalk crowned Premier Division champions". RTÉ. 23 October 2014. Retrieved 23 June 2019 – via www.rte.ie.
- ^ "IN PICTURES: 2014 EA SPORTS CUP WINNERS". www.dundalkfc.com. Retrieved 21 November 2019.