1998–99 Irish News Cup
The 1998–99 Irish News Cup was the 4th and final edition of the Irish News Cup, an association football cup competition featuring teams from Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.[1]
| Country | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Northern Ireland Republic of Ireland |
|---|---|
| Teams | 12 |
| Champions | Finn Harps |
| Runners-up | Ballymena United |
| Matches played | 11 |
| Goals scored | 34 (3.09 per match) |
← 1997–98 Last → | |
Finn Harps won the title, defeating Ballymena United 2–0 in the final.[2]
Results
First round
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Institute | 1–0 | Cliftonville |
| Limavady United | 2–1 | Fanad United |
| Omagh Town | 1–1 (4–2 p) | Monaghan United |
| Sligo Rovers | 3–2 | Ballinamallard United |
| Ballymena United | bye | |
| Coleraine | bye | |
| Derry City | bye | |
| Finn Harps | bye |
Quarter-finals
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Derry City | 4–0 | Limavady United |
| Finn Harps | 1–1 (3–2 p) | Coleraine |
| Institute | 1–2 | Ballymena United |
| Omagh Town | 2–5 (a.e.t.)1 | Sligo Rovers |
1Sligo were disqualified from the tournament for fielding ineligible players and Omagh advanced to the next round.
Semi-finals
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Ballymena United | 2–1 | Omagh Town |
| Derry City | 0–2 | Finn Harps |
Final
References
- "Irish League Archive, Irish News Cup". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
- "Irish News Cup Results". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
External links
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