2002 FAI Cup final

The 2002 FAI Cup Final was the final match of the 2001–02 FAI Cup, a knock-out association football competition contested annually by clubs affiliated with the Football Association of Ireland. It took place on Sunday 7 April 2002 at Tolka Park in Dublin, and was contested by Dundalk and Bohemians. The competition was sponsored by Carlsberg. Dundalk won the match 2–1 to win the cup for the ninth time.

2002 FAI Cup Final
Event2001–02 FAI Cup
Dundalk Bohemians
2 1
Date7 April 2002
VenueTolka Park, Dublin
RefereePaul McKeon
Attendance9,200

Background

The two sides' three previous meetings that season had been in the League, with Dundalk winning the first match in Oriel Park, and the next two matches being draws. The final was played seven days after Dundalk had been relegated from the League of Ireland Premier Division, having finished 10th.[1] To reach the final, they had defeated Galway United (1–0 in a replay after a 1–1 draw), Kilkenny City (3–2), Finn Harps (2–0 in a replay following a 1–1 draw) and Shamrock Rovers (4–0).[2]

Bohemians were the cup holders, having won the League and Cup Double the year before. A poor start to the season had seen them finish fourth in the League in 2001–02, missing out on Europe via the League in the process. They had overcome Longford Town, Bray Wanderers and Derry City to reach the final. The winners of the final would qualify for the 2002–03 UEFA Cup qualifying round.[3]

The match was broadcast live on RTÉ Two in Ireland with commentary from George Hamilton. Highlights of the match were broadcast that evening on Sky Sports in Ireland and the United Kingdom.[4]

Match

Summary

Despite failing to beat Dundalk in three league matches, Bohemians (managed by future Dundalk manager Stephen Kenny) were the pre-match favourites.[5][6] After an evenly contested opening half hour, they took control of the match and opened the scoring through right-back Tony O'Connor in the 40th minute. Garry Haylock then equalised for Dundalk, turning and firing home from a David Hoey cross a minute before half-time. Haylock then scored his second goal from a corner, four minutes after half-time, to give Dundalk a 2–1 lead. Simon Webb of Bohemians was sent off in the 74th minute for committing a professional foul after he brought down Martin Reilly as Dundalk were trying to counter attack. Dundalk controlled the remainder of the match to win the club's ninth FAI Cup - their first since 1988.[7][8]

Details
Dundalk2–1[3]Bohemians
Haylock 44', 49' Report O'Connor 40'
Attendance: 9,200[9]
Referee: Paul McKeon
Dundalk
Bohemians
GKRepublic of Ireland John Connolly
RBRepublic of Ireland John Whyte
CBRepublic of Ireland Donal Broughan
CBRepublic of Ireland Stephen McGuinness
LBRepublic of Ireland David Crawley (c)
RMRepublic of Ireland David Hoey
CMRepublic of Ireland Ciaran Kavanagh
CMRepublic of Ireland John Flanagan
LMRepublic of Ireland Chris Lawlessdownward-facing red arrow 72'
CFRepublic of Ireland Martin Reilly
CFEngland Garry Haylockdownward-facing red arrow 86'
Substitutes:
MFRepublic of Ireland Cormac McArdleupward-facing green arrow 72'
MFRepublic of Ireland Cormac Maloneupward-facing green arrow 86'
Manager:
Republic of Ireland Martin Murray
GKWales Wayne Russell
RBRepublic of Ireland Tony O'Connor
CBRepublic of Ireland Colin Hawkins (c)
CBRepublic of Ireland Stephen Caffrey
LBRepublic of Ireland Simon WebbRed card 74'
RMRepublic of Ireland Fergal Harkindownward-facing red arrow 80'
CMRepublic of Ireland Kevin Hunt
CMEngland Dave Morrissondownward-facing red arrow 72'
LMEngland Mark Rutherford
CFRepublic of Ireland Glen Crowe
CFRepublic of Ireland Trevor Molloydownward-facing red arrow 85'
Substitutes:
MFEngland Dave Hillupward-facing green arrow 72'
DFRepublic of Ireland Paul Byrneupward-facing green arrow 80'
FWRepublic of Ireland Gary O'Neillupward-facing green arrow 85'
Manager:
Republic of Ireland Stephen Kenny

References
Bibliography
  • Graham, Alex. Football in the Republic of Ireland a Statistical Record 1921–2005. Soccer Books Limited. ISBN 1-86223-135-4.
  • Murphy, Jim (2003). The History of Dundalk F.C.: The First 100 Years. Dundalgan Press. ASIN B0042SO3R2.
Citations
  1. "Too late for Dundalk". Irish Independent. 1 April 2002. Retrieved 23 April 2019 – via Irish Newspaper Archives.
  2. Murphy, Jim (2003). The History of Dundalk F.C.: The First 100 Years. Dundalgan Press. p. 404. ASIN B0042SO3R2.
  3. Graham, Alex. Football in the Republic of Ireland a Statistical Record 1921–2005. Soccer Books Limited. ISBN 1-86223-135-4.
  4. Byrne, Peter (10 December 1999). "Sky deal to 2002 to net FAI £4.25m". The Irish Times. Retrieved 17 November 2019.
  5. Quinn, Philip (6 April 2002). "Crowe to add new string to his Bohs". Irish Independent. Retrieved 18 December 2019.
  6. Ryan, Sean (7 April 2002). "Experience can see Bohs through". www.independent.ie. Irish Independent. Retrieved 17 November 2019.
  7. Malone, Emmet (8 April 2002). "Dundalk banish relegation blues in best way". The Irish Times. Retrieved 28 October 2019.
  8. "Dundalk Burst Bohs' Bubble". Irish Independent. 8 April 2002. Retrieved 23 April 2019 – via Irish Newspaper Archives.
  9. Quinn, Philip (8 April 2002). "Haylock brace sets off border celebrations". Irish Independent. Retrieved 28 October 2019.
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