2002 FAI Cup final

November 2021 November 2021 2002 FAI Cup final 2002 FAI Cup Final Official Programme Cover.png 2001–02 FAI Cup Dundalk 2 Bohemians 1 7 April 2002 Tolka Park Dublin Paul McKeon 9,200 2001 2002 (interim) The 2002 FAI Cup final was the final match of the 2001–02 FAI Cup, a knock-out association football competition contested annually by clubs affiliated with the Football Association of Ireland. It took place on Sunday 7 April 2002 at Tolka Park in Dublin, and was contested by Dundalk and Bohemians. The competition was sponsored by Carlsberg. Dundalk won the match 2–1 to win the cup for the ninth time. Background The two sides' three previous meetings that season had been in the League, with Dundalk winning the first match in Oriel Park, and the next two matches being draws. The final was played seven days after Dundalk had been relegated from the League of Ireland Premier Division, having finished 10th.https://archive.irishnewsarchive.com/Olive/APA/INA/SharedView.Article.aspx?href=IND%2F2002%2F04%2F01&id=Ar02506&sk=0F3DBB30 Too late for Dundalk Irish Independent 1 April 2002 23 April 2019 Irish Newspaper Archives To reach the final, they had defeated Galway United (1–0 in a replay after a 1–1 draw), Kilkenny City (3–2), Finn Harps (2–0 in a replay following a 1–1 draw) and Shamrock Rovers (4–0).Jim Murphy The History of Dundalk F.C.: The First 100 Years Dundalgan Press 2003 404 B0042SO3R2 Bohemians were the cup holders, having won the League and Cup Double the year before. A poor start to the season had seen them finish fourth in the League in 2001–02, missing out on Europe via the League in the process. They had overcome Longford Town, Bray Wanderers and Derry City to reach the final. The winners of the final would qualify for the 2002–03 UEFA Cup qualifying round.Graham Alex Football in the Republic of Ireland a Statistical Record 1921–2005 Soccer Books Limited 1-86223-135-4 The match was broadcast live on RTÉ One in Ireland with commentary from George Hamilton. Highlights of the match were broadcast that evening on Sky Sports in Ireland and the United Kingdom.Byrne Peter Sky deal to 2002 to net FAI £4.25m https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/sky-deal-to-2002-to-net-fai-4-25m-1.259693 17 November 2019 The Irish Times 10 December 1999 Match Summary Despite failing to beat Dundalk in three league matches, Bohemians (managed by future Dundalk manager Stephen Kenny) were the pre-match favourites.Quinn Philip Crowe to add new string to his Bohs https://archive.irishnewsarchive.com/Olive/APA/INA/SharedView.Article.aspx?href=IND%2F2002%2F04%2F06&id=Ar01804&sk=24B956DE 18 December 2019 Irish Independent 6 April 2002Ryan Sean Experience can see Bohs through https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/experience-can-see-bohs-through-26240437.html www.independent.ie Irish Independent 17 November 2019 7 April 2002 After an evenly contested opening half hour, they took control of the match and opened the scoring through right-back Tony O'Connor in the 40th minute. Garry Haylock then equalised for Dundalk, turning and firing home from a David Hoey cross a minute before half-time. Haylock then scored his second goal from a corner, four minutes after half-time, to give Dundalk a 2–1 lead. Simon Webb of Bohemians was sent off in the 74th minute for committing a professional foul after he brought down Martin Reilly as Dundalk were trying to counterattack. Dundalk controlled the remainder of the match to win the club's ninth FAI Cup - their first since 1988.Malone Emmet Dundalk banish relegation blues in best way https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/dundalk-banish-relegation-blues-in-best-way-1.1084313 28 October 2019 The Irish Times 8 April 2002https://archive.irishnewsarchive.com/Olive/APA/INA/SharedView.Article.aspx?href=IND%2F2002%2F04%2F08&id=Ar03613&sk=24104DD6 Dundalk Burst Bohs' Bubble Irish Independent 8 April 2002 23 April 2019 Irish Newspaper Archives Details 7 April 2002 15:00 Dundalk 2–1 Report Bohemians Haylock 44 49 O'Connor 40 Tolka Park, Dublin 9,200Quinn Philip Haylock brace sets off border celebrations https://archive.irishnewsarchive.com/Olive/APA/INA/SharedView.Article.aspx?href=IND%2F2002%2F04%2F08&id=Ar03603&sk=117A8740 28 October 2019 Irish Independent 8 April 2002 Paul McKeon _fulham1819h _vneckblack_middlewhitestripe _fulham1819h _adidasblack _3_stripes_black FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF Dundalk 000000 _milan8991h 000000 000000 000000 000000 _3_stripes_red Bohemians GK IRL John ConnollyRB IRL John Whyte CB IRL Donal BroughanCB IRL Stephen McGuinnessLB IRL David Crawley (c)RM IRL David HoeyCM IRL Ciaran KavanaghCM IRL John FlanaganLM IRL Chris Lawless 72CF IRL Martin ReillyCF ENG Garry Haylock 86Substitutes:MF IRL Cormac McArdle 72MF IRL Cormac Malone 86Manager:IRL Martin Murray GK WAL Wayne RussellRB IRL Tony O'ConnorCB IRL Colin Hawkins (c) CB IRL Stephen CaffreyLB IRL Simon Webb 0 74RM IRL Fergal Harkin 80CM IRL Kevin HuntCM ENG Dave Morrisson 72LM ENG Mark RutherfordCF IRL Glen CroweCF IRL Trevor Molloy 85Substitutes:MF ENG Dave Hill 72DF IRL Paul Byrne 80FW IRL Gary O'Neill 85Manager:IRL Stephen Kenny References Bibliography Graham Alex Football in the Republic of Ireland a Statistical Record 1921–2005 Soccer Books Limited 1-86223-135-4 Jim Murphy The History of Dundalk F.C.: The First 100 Years Dundalgan Press 2003 B0042SO3R2 Citations External links RTE's full match coverage on YouTube Category:FAI Cup finals Fai Cup Final 2002 Fai Cup Final 2002 FAI Cup Final, 2002 FAI Cup Final Category:April 2002 in Ireland Category:2001–02 in Republic of Ireland association football