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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

Half-time and Derry City lead 2-0 RAWA

Cam the man!

Cameron McJannet celebrates his goalCameron McJannet celebrates his goal
Cameron McJannet celebrates his goal

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

And here’s that stunning opening goal for Derry City

Derry City striker Jamie McGonigle puts the Candy Stripes ahead with a neat finishDerry City striker Jamie McGonigle puts the Candy Stripes ahead with a neat finish
Derry City striker Jamie McGonigle puts the Candy Stripes ahead with a neat finish

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

Derry City kick-off!

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