2017 League of Ireland Cup final

The 2017 League of Ireland Cup Final was the final match of the 2017 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 17 September 2017 at the Tallaght Stadium in Dublin, and was contested by Dundalk and Shamrock Rovers. Dundalk won 3–0 to win the competition for the sixth time.

2017 League of Ireland Cup Final
Event2017 League of Ireland Cup
Shamrock Rovers Dundalk
0 3
Date16 September 2017
VenueTallaght Stadium, Dublin
RefereeDerek Tomney
Attendance4,102

Background

The League Cup was the first trophy of the 2017 League of Ireland season. The two sides had met three times in the League already that season, with Dundalk winning the first match and Rovers the next two.[1] Dundalk had last won the cup in 2014 (defeating Rovers in the final), and reached the final by defeating UCD in a penalty shoot-out (after a 1–1 draw), Waterford (3–0), and Galway United (3–0).[2]

Shamrock Rovers had last won the League Cup in 2013. To get to the final they overcame Bohemians (3–1), Longford Town (1–0) and Cork City (1–0 after extra-time).[3]

The final was broadcast live on Eir Sport.

Match

Summary

David McMillan put Dundalk ahead with a header from a corner after five minutes, and there were chances for both sides in the rest of the first half, with Rovers hitting the post on one occasion. The second half saw Dundalk dominate, particularly after Aaron Bolger was sent off for a reckless challenge on Dundalk defender Niclas Vemmelund. Patrick McEleney got their second with a strike from the edge of the penalty area in the 81st minute, and deep into injury time substitute Thomas Stewart scored a third to seal the club's sixth League Cup.[4][5][6]

Details
Shamrock Rovers0–3[7]Dundalk
Aaron Bolger Red card 64' Report David McMillan 5'
Patrick McEleney 81'
Thomas Stewart 90+3'
Attendance: 4,102[8]
Referee: Derek Tomney
Shamrock Rovers
Dundalk
GKCanada Tomer Chencinski
DFRepublic of Ireland David Webster
DFCape Verde Roberto Lopes
DFRepublic of Ireland Simon Madden
MFRepublic of Ireland Trevor Clarke
MFRepublic of Ireland Ryan Connollydownward-facing red arrow 55'
MFRepublic of Ireland Ronan Finn
MFRepublic of Ireland Aaron Bolger
MFRepublic of Ireland Brandon Miele
MFRepublic of Ireland David McAllisterdownward-facing red arrow 84'
CFRepublic of Ireland Michael O'Connordownward-facing red arrow 69'
Substitutes:
MF22Scotland Cameron Kingupward-facing green arrow 55'
MF29Republic of Ireland Gary Shawupward-facing green arrow 69'
FW10Republic of Ireland James Doonaupward-facing green arrow 84'
Manager:
Republic of Ireland Stephen Bradley
GK22Romania Gabriel Sava
RB2Republic of Ireland Seán Gannon
CB19Denmark Niclas Vemmelund
CB15Republic of Ireland Seán Hoare
LB12Republic of Ireland Shane Grimes
RM10Republic of Ireland Jamie McGrathdownward-facing red arrow 87'
CM5Republic of Ireland Chris Shields (c)
CM18Republic of Ireland Robbie Benson
LM7Northern Ireland Michael Duffy
CAM11Republic of Ireland Patrick McEleneydownward-facing red arrow 88'
CF9Republic of Ireland David McMillandownward-facing red arrow 90'
Substitutes:
MF24Republic of Ireland Stephen Kinsellaupward-facing green arrow 87'
MF6Republic of Ireland Stephen O'Donnellupward-facing green arrow 88'
FW26Northern Ireland Thomas Stewartupward-facing green arrow 90'
Manager:
Republic of Ireland Stephen Kenny

References
  1. "FIXTURES FOR 2017 LEAGUE OF IRELAND PREMIER DIVISION". www.extratime.ie. Retrieved 21 November 2019.
  2. "DUNDALK 2017". www.extratime.ie. Retrieved 21 November 2019.
  3. "SHAMROCK ROVERS 2017". www.extratime.ie. Retrieved 21 November 2019.
  4. "Dundalk see off 10-man Rovers to claim EA Sports Cup". RTE Sport. 16 September 2017. Retrieved 19 September 2017.
  5. "Dundalk claim eighth trophy in four seasons as Lilywhites down sorry Hoops in Tallaght". The 42. 16 September 2017. Retrieved 19 September 2017.
  6. "Dundalk ease past 10-man Rovers to claim cup glory". Irish Independent. 16 September 2017. Retrieved 19 September 2017.
  7. "EA Sports Cup Final Report: Shamrock Rovers 0 - 3 Dundalk". www.extratime.ie. Retrieved 21 November 2019.
  8. McKeever, Sam (16 September 2017). "EA Sports Cup Final Report". www.extratime.ie. Retrieved 1 November 2019.

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