2008 FAI Cup final

2008 FAI Cup Final
Event2008 FAI Cup
Bohemians Derry City
2 2
Bohemians won 4–2 on penalties
Date23 November 2008 (2008-11-23)
VenueRDS, Dublin
RefereeAnthony Buttimer
Attendance10,281
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The 2008 FAI Cup Final was a football match held at the RDS, Dublin[1] on 23 November 2008 and was the final match of the 2008 FAI Cup competition. The match was the 85th FAI Cup Final, and the second to be held at the RDS since Lansdowne Road shut for redevelopment. The final was contested by Bohemians and Derry City, with Bohemians winning 4–3 on penalties after extra time had finished 2–2.[2] It was the first ever FAI Cup Final to be decided by a penalty shoot-out[3] and it was the seventh time Bohemians had won the trophy, the victory granting them a league and cup double for the season.[4] It was the second league and cup double won by Bohemians in the 2000s.[5] Anthony Buttimer was the referee for the match.

The winning team qualified for the 2009–10 UEFA Europa League, the first time this competition will run. The match was broadcast live on RTÉ Two.

Team news

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As was the case for much of the season, Bohemians' manager Pat Fenlon had to adjust his defence as Jason McGuinness missed the match through suspension. In McGuinness's absence, Ken Oman partnered Liam Burns in the middle of the defence. Anto Murphy left Fenlon having to choose Jason Byrne, Mindaugas Kalonas or John Paul Kelly as his replacement. Derry City had no injury or suspension concerns in the build-up to the final.[6]

Match details

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Bohemians2 – 2 (aet)Derry City
Crowe 64'
Byrne 70' (pen)		 Report Morrow 60', 76'
Penalties
Killian Brennan soccer ball with check mark
Stephen O'Donnell soccer ball with check mark
Glenn Cronin soccer ball with check mark
Mark Rossiter soccer ball with red X
Mindaugas Kalonas soccer ball with check mark		 4–2 Mark Farren soccer ball with check mark
Kevin McHugh soccer ball with check mark
Kevin Deery soccer ball with red X
Ruaidhri Higgins soccer ball with red X
Attendance: 10,281
Bohemians
Derry City
BOHEMIANS:
GK 1 Brian Murphy
2 Owen Heary (c)
5 Liam Burns
6 Ken Oman
3 Mark Rossiter
10 Jason Byrne downward-facing red arrow 77'
4 Stephen O'Donnell
8 Gary Deegan downward-facing red arrow 105'
11 Killian Brennan
9 Glen Crowe
7 Neale Fenn downward-facing red arrow 61'
Substitutes:
12 John Paul Kelly
14 Glenn Cronin upward-facing green arrow 105'
15 Thomas Heary
16 Mindaugas Kalonas upward-facing green arrow 61'
17 Brendan McGill upward-facing green arrow 77'
18 Conor Powell
25 Chris Konopka
Manager:
Pat Fenlon
DERRY CITY:
GK 16 Gerard Doherty
2 Eddie McCallion
21 Clive Delaney
4 Peter Hutton (c)
6 Stephen Gray
14 Gareth McGlynn downward-facing red arrow 90'
15 Kevin Deery
17 Barry Molloy downward-facing red arrow 90'
20 Niall McGinn
18 Mark Farren
9 Sam Morrow downward-facing red arrow 105'
Substitutes:
GK 1 Darren Quigley
5 Mark McChrystal
7 Ruaidhri Higgins upward-facing green arrow 90'
8 Ciarán Martyn
10 Kevin McHugh upward-facing green arrow 105'
12 Aaron Callaghan
22 Thomas Stewart
Manager:
Stephen Kenny

MATCH OFFICIALS

  • Assistant referees:
    • Eddie Foley
    • Ken Hennessy
  • Fourth official: Richie Winter

MATCH RULES

  • 90 minutes.
  • 30 minutes of extra-time if necessary.
  • Penalty shoot-out if scores still level.
  • Seven named substitutes
  • Maximum of 3 substitutions.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "FAI Cup final confirmed for RDS". RTÉ. 10 August 2008. Archived from the original on 17 February 2013. Retrieved 23 November 2008.
  2. ^ "Bohemians 2-2 Derry City (AET, 4-2 pens)". RTÉ. 23 November 2008. Archived from the original on 4 December 2008. Retrieved 23 November 2008.
  3. ^ "Sweet double delight for Bohs". Irish Examiner. 24 November 2008. Archived from the original on 21 May 2011. Retrieved 23 November 2008.
  4. ^ "Bohs and Derry know size of task ahead". RTÉ. 22 November 2008. Retrieved 23 November 2008.
  5. ^ "Bohs win FAI Ford Cup on penalties". BreakingNews.ie. 23 November 2008. Retrieved 24 November 2008.
  6. ^ "Bohemians v Derry City Cup final preview". RTÉ. 23 November 2008. Archived from the original on 5 December 2008. Retrieved 23 November 2008.
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