LIVE BLOG: FAI Cup Final as it happened
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
Cameron McJannet pounces to double Derry’s lead. The Englishman did superbly in the build-up to set Duffy free. Stunning start for Derry City 2-0
Jamie McGonigle slots Ryan Graydon’s cross into the corner of the net and Derry take the lead in the cup final after 18 minutes
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