2008 FAI Cup final

The 2008 FAI Cup Final was a football match held at the RDS, Dublin[1] on 23 November 2008 and was the final match of the 2008 FAI Cup competition. The match was the 85th FAI Cup Final, and the second to be held at the RDS since Lansdowne Road shut for redevelopment. The final was contested by Bohemians and Derry City, with Bohemians winning 4–3 on penalties after extra time had finished 2–2.[2] It was the first ever FAI Cup Final to be decided by a penalty shoot-out[3] and it was the seventh time Bohemians had won the trophy, the victory granting them a league and cup double for the season.[4] It was the second league and cup double won by Bohemians in the 2000s.[5] Anthony Buttimer was the referee for the match.

2008 FAI Cup Final
Event2008 FAI Cup
Bohemians Derry City
2 2
Bohemians won 4–2 on penalties
Date23 November 2008 (2008-11-23)
VenueRDS, Dublin
RefereeAnthony Buttimer
Attendance10,281

The winning team qualified for the 2009–10 UEFA Europa League, the first time this competition will run. The match was broadcast live on RTÉ Two.

Team news

As was the case for much of the season, Bohemians' manager Pat Fenlon had to adjust his defence as Jason McGuinness missed the match through suspension. In McGuinness's absence, Ken Oman partnered Liam Burns in the middle of the defence. Anto Murphy left Fenlon having to choose Jason Byrne, Mindaugas Kalonas or John Paul Kelly as his replacement. Derry City had no injury or suspension concerns in the build-up to the final.[6]

Match details
Bohemians2 – 2 (aet)Derry City
Crowe 64'
Byrne 70' (pen)		 Report Morrow 60', 76'
Penalties
Killian Brennan soccer ball with check mark
Stephen O'Donnell soccer ball with check mark
Glenn Cronin soccer ball with check mark
Mark Rossiter soccer ball with red X
Mindaugas Kalonas soccer ball with check mark		 4–2 Mark Farren soccer ball with check mark
Kevin McHugh soccer ball with check mark
Kevin Deery soccer ball with red X
Ruaidhri Higgins soccer ball with red X
Attendance: 10,281
Bohemians
Derry City
BOHEMIANS:
GK1Brian Murphy
2Owen Heary (c)
5Liam Burns
6Ken Oman
3Mark Rossiter
10Jason Byrnedownward-facing red arrow 77'
4Stephen O'Donnell
8Gary Deegandownward-facing red arrow 105'
11Killian Brennan
9Glen Crowe
7Neale Fenndownward-facing red arrow 61'
Substitutes:
12John Paul Kelly
14Glenn Croninupward-facing green arrow 105'
15Thomas Heary
16Mindaugas Kalonasupward-facing green arrow 61'
17Brendan McGillupward-facing green arrow 77'
18Conor Powell
25Chris Konopka
Manager:
Pat Fenlon
DERRY CITY:
GK16Gerard Doherty
2Eddie McCallion
21Clive Delaney
4Peter Hutton (c)
6Stephen Gray
14Gareth McGlynndownward-facing red arrow 90'
15Kevin Deery
17Barry Molloydownward-facing red arrow 90'
20Niall McGinn
18Mark Farren
9Sam Morrowdownward-facing red arrow 105'
Substitutes:
GK1Darren Quigley
5Mark McChrystal
7Ruaidhri Higginsupward-facing green arrow 90'
8Ciarán Martyn
10Kevin McHughupward-facing green arrow 105'
12Aaron Callaghan
22Thomas Stewart
Manager:
Stephen Kenny

MATCH OFFICIALS

  • Assistant referees:
    • Eddie Foley
    • Ken Hennessy
  • Fourth official: Richie Winter

MATCH RULES

  • 90 minutes.
  • 30 minutes of extra-time if necessary.
  • Penalty shoot-out if scores still level.
  • Seven named substitutes
  • Maximum of 3 substitutions.

See also

References
  1. "FAI Cup final confirmed for RDS". RTÉ. 10 August 2008. Archived from the original on 17 February 2013. Retrieved 23 November 2008.
  2. "Bohemians 2-2 Derry City (AET, 4-2 pens)". RTÉ. 23 November 2008. Archived from the original on 4 December 2008. Retrieved 23 November 2008.
  3. "Sweet double delight for Bohs". Irish Examiner. 24 November 2008. Archived from the original on 21 May 2011. Retrieved 23 November 2008.
  4. "Bohs and Derry know size of task ahead". RTÉ. 22 November 2008. Retrieved 23 November 2008.
  5. "Bohs win FAI Ford Cup on penalties". BreakingNews.ie. 23 November 2008. Retrieved 24 November 2008.
  6. "Bohemians v Derry City Cup final preview". RTÉ. 23 November 2008. Archived from the original on 5 December 2008. Retrieved 23 November 2008.
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