LIVE BLOG: FAI Cup Final as it happened
Over 20,000 Derry City supporters arrive in Dublin ahead of the 2022 FAI Cup Final against Shelbourne
Can Ruaidhri Higgins’ troops bridge a 10 year gap and lift the FAI’s blue riband trophy? Dublin has turned red and white ahead of the biggest match in the domestic calendar as the Candy Stripes look for a SIXTH FAI Cup title. Keep up to date with all the build-up, action and reaction with our live blog.
LIVE BLOG: FAI Cup Final as it happened
Key Events
- Derry City are Five times champions of the FAI Cup
- The last time the Candy Stripes lifted the trophy was back in 2012
- Over 20,000 Derry fans have made the trip to Dublin
- Derry twice played Shels in the final, winning in 95 and losing in 97
Recognise anyone from Sunday's unforgettable FAI Cup Final at the Aviva Stadium?
An official attendance of 32,412 people watched Derry City be crowned 2022 FAI Cup champions on Sunday at the Aviva Stadium.
"You would hope it gives our players hunger for more. You want the players to be greedy. "
RUAIDHRI Higgins accepts Sunday's historic FAI Cup triumph will raise expectation levels on Foyleside and has called on his players to 'get greedy' and embrace the challenge for sustained success.
13 images from Derry City's rather memorable FAI Cup final day out in Dublin!
Well, that was worth the wait wasn’t it!
Damien Duff
“It’s a humiliating result but I walked into the stadium immensely proud and I’ll leave immensely proud.”