2012 League of Ireland Cup final

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2012 League of Ireland Cup Final
Event 2012 League of Ireland Cup
Date22 September
Venue Tallaght Stadium, Dublin
Referee Tom Connolly
Attendance3,120
WeatherDry
2011
2013

The 2012 League of Ireland Cup Final also known as the 2012 EA Sports Cup Final was the final match of the 2012 League of Ireland Cup, the 39th season of the League of Ireland Cup, a football competition for the 27 teams from the Premier Division, First Division, A Championship and the Ulster Senior League.

The final was played on Saturday, 22 September 2012 in Tallaght Stadium, Dublin. [1] The match was televised live by Setanta Sports. If the scores were level after 90 minutes of play, then extra-time of 30 minutes duration would have been played, followed by a penalty shoot-out, if required to determine the winners of the cup.

The match was won 3-1 by Drogheda. [2]

Drogheda United 3 − 1 Shamrock Rovers
O'Brien Soccerball shade.svg33'
Gilbert Soccerball shade.svg43' (o.g.)
Foley Soccerball shade.svg61'
Report Brennan Soccerball shade.svg59'
Tallaght Stadium, Dublin
Referee: Tom Connolly

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References

  1. "EA SPORTS Cup Final confirmed for Tallaght Stadium". Archived from the original on 28 August 2012. Retrieved 19 September 2012.
  2. "Drogheda prove their mettle". Irish Times. 24 September 2012. Retrieved 27 September 2012.