2005 FAI Cup final

July 2021 July 2021 2005 FAI Cup final 2005 FAI Cup Drogheda United 2 Cork City 0 4 December 2005 Lansdowne Road Dublin Gavin WhelanDrogheda upset Cork to lift FAI Cup http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/irish/2005/1204/198912-drogheda/ RTÉ Sport Raidió Teilifís Éireann 7 July 2012 (Drogheda United) Ian Stokes 24,521 2004 2006 The 2005 FAI Cup final was the final match of the 2005 FAI Cup. The final took place on 4 December 2005 at Lansdowne Road, Dublin in front of a crowd of 24,521 and a television audience which peaked at 285,000.Soccer viewing and attendance figures up http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/irish/2005/1210/199096-eircomleague/ RTÉ Sport Raidió Teilifís Éireann 7 July 2012 This was the largest attendance at an FAI Cup Final since 1990.Gerry McDermott Final date a farce - Rico http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/final-date-a-farce-rico-224240.html www.independent.ie Irish Independent 7 July 2012 The match was originally due to take place at Tolka Park, Dublin however the match was moved to Lansdowne Road in order to accommodate a larger crowd.FAI to reconsider Cup final venue http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/irish/2005/1024/197540-faicup/ RTÉ Sport Raidió Teilifís Éireann 7 July 2012 Final to be played at Lansdowne http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/irish/2005/1028/197675-faicup/ RTÉ Sport Raidió Teilifís Éireann 7 July 2012 Drogheda United and Cork City contested the final. Drogheda United were generally seen as underdogs coming into the game but they successfully claimed their first major trophy by winning the match.Drogheda clinch first cup triumph http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/irish/4497612.stm BBC Sport British Broadcasting Corporation 7 July 2012 It was Cork City's first appearance in the final since 1998. Drogheda United last contested the final in 1976.Ireland - List of Cup Finals Live coverage of the match was provided on RTÉ Two and RTÉ Radio 1.FAI Cup final matchtracker http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/irish/2005/1204/198902-faicupfinal/ RTÉ Sport Raidió Teilifís Éireann 7 July 2012 Route to the final Drogheda United Round Opposition Score 2nd Limerick (h) 2-0 3rd Dundalk (a) 2-0 Quarter-finals Bohemians (h) 2-1 Semi-finals Bray Wanderers (h) 2-1 Drogheda United entered the competition in the second round along with the other 21 League of Ireland clubs. They did not play against any junior/intermediate teams en route to the final. Their first match was against First Division Limerick FC. Drogheda won the match 2-0, despite threatening play by Limerick, with both goals coming in the second half.Drogheda overcome brave Limerick http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/irish/2005/0611/193380-drogheda/ RTÉ Sport Raidió Teilifís Éireann 7 July 2012 Drogheda were drawn away to Dundalk in the third round, however there was some uncertainty regarding the venue for the match. Oriel Park, home of Dundalk, was under development leading up to the game and there was a possibility that the work would not be completed on time. Had this been the case, the match would have been switched to Drogheda's stadium.Drogs set to hear word on Oriel Park http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/irish/2005/0821/195546-drogheda/ RTÉ Sport Raidió Teilifís Éireann 7 July 2012 The match went ahead at Oriel Park, with Drogheda as victors after goals from Mark Leech and Damian Lynch either side of half-time.Drogs ruin homecoming to advance http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/irish/2005/0826/195721-drogheda/ RTÉ Sport Raidió Teilifís Éireann 7 July 2012 At the quarter-final stage, Drogheda were drawn against Bohemians. They won the game 2-1, and in doing so, reached the semi-finals of the competition for the second successive year. Paul Keegan opened the scoring after 2 minutes, with Damian Lynch adding a second after his initial penalty was saved. Bohemians pulled a goal back through Aidan O'Keeffe after the goalscorer, Keegan, was sent off shortly after half-time, but it proved to only be a consolation. Bohemians also had a player sent off towards the end of the game.Drogheda dump Bohemians out of FAI Cup http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/irish/2005/0923/196621-drogheda/ RTÉ Sport Raidió Teilifís Éireann 7 July 2012 A 2-1 home semi-final victory over Bray Wanderers sent Drogheda into their first FAI Cup Final since 1976. Declan O'Brien opened the scoring in the first half. Jermaine Sandvliet put Drogheda 2-0 up in the second half, only for Bray Wanderers to score 2 minutes later. Despite this setback, Drogheda held on to reach the final.Drogheda into final after home win http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/irish/2005/1023/197528-drogheda/ RTÉ Sport Raidió Teilifís Éireann 7 July 2012 Cork City Round Opposition Score 2nd Galway United (a) 0-0 Galway United (h) 1-0 3rd Finn Harps (h) 0-0 Finn Harps (a) 3-2 Quarter-finals Sligo Rovers 3-1 Semi-finals Derry City 1-0 Cork City also entered the competition at the second round and did not play against any junior/intermediate sides en route to the final. They required a replay to overcome Galway United in the second round. The first tie, despite finishing 0-0, was dominated by Galway United, who were in the league below Cork City.Galway hold Cork to draw http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/irish/2005/0611/193381-corkcity/ RTÉ Sport Raidió Teilifís Éireann 7 July 2012 Cork City had home advantage in the replay and went on to win the game 1-0. The match did not pass without incident however, as the winning goal, a penalty, was deemed controversial by the away side.Cork squeeze past Galway in Cup replay http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/irish/2005/0614/193470-corkcity/ RTÉ Sport Raidió Teilifís Éireann 7 July 2012 Despite having home advantage, Cork City could only manage a 0-0 draw against Finn Harps in the third round. The required replay was not ideal for Cork City as they had qualified for the UEFA Cup, which meant that fixture congestion was a possible problem.Fixture congestion looms for Cork after draw http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/irish/2005/0829/195814-cork/ RTÉ Sport Raidió Teilifís Éireann 7 July 2012 Extra-time was required to separate the two sides in the replay. Cork City scored first through Liam Kearney but Finn Harps had taken the lead by the 72nd minute through goals from Eloka Asokuh and Chris Breen. John O'Flynn scored for Cork City in the final few minutes to force extra-time. Roy O'Donovan scored the decisive goal 2 minutes from the end of extra-time.Cork leave it late against Harps http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/irish/2005/0903/195992-faicup1/ RTÉ Sport Raidió Teilifís Éireann 7 July 2012 Cork City were drawn at home to Sligo Rovers in the quarter-finals. With the match standing at 1-1, Sligo Rovers forward Kupono Low was dismissed. Cork City capitalised on the dismissal by scoring two further goals. The final score was 3-1.Cork crush Rovers' cup dreams http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/irish/2005/0923/196622-corkcity/ RTÉ Sport Raidió Teilifís Éireann 7 July 2012 This result set up a semi-final against Derry City. With 90 minutes played, the scoreline remained 0-0 and a replay seemed likely. However, in the second minute of injury time, Derry City substitute Stephen O'Flynn fouled Neale Fenn in the penalty area. The referee awarded a penalty, which was scored by George O'Callaghan to send Cork City into the final.Late Cork penalty puts them in Cup final http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/irish/2005/1021/197463-corkcity1/ RTÉ Sport Raidió Teilifís Éireann 7 July 2012 Pre-match Drogheda United were appearing in the final for the 3rd time, having lost the previous two finals they had contested (in 1976 and 1971). Cork had won the competition once previously, in 1998 and had been runners-up on two occasions, (in 1992 and 1989). Cork City went into the game as League of Ireland champions so they were in contention for the double.Cork City clinch eircom League crown http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/irish/2005/1118/198380-corkcity1/ RTÉ Sport Raidió Teilifís Éireann 7 July 2012 The venue for the 2005 final was changed leading up to the match. Initially, the match was due to be played at Tolka Park, a stadium with a 9,500 capacity. However, as demand for tickets was expected to exceed the capacity of the stadium after Drogheda United's win over Bray Wanderers, the Football Association of Ireland considered alternative venues. Lansdowne Road was announced as the venue for the final, although the north terrace of the stadium was closed due to fire damage.North Terrace closure for FAI Cup final http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/irish/2005/1117/198329-faicup/ RTÉ Sport Raidió Teilifís Éireann 7 July 2012 Match Cork City players Danny Murphy and Roy O'Donovan were suspended for the final after both were booked in a league match against Waterford United.Gerry McDermott Cork's final bid to get Bennett ban lifted http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/corks-final-bid-to-get-bennett-ban-lifted-233163.html www.independent.ie Irish Independent 7 July 2012 Alan Bennett also received a yellow card in the match, which meant he, too, was to be suspended for the cup final through receiving a one-match ban. Cork City appealed the decision on the grounds that the wrong player had been booked. Television footage appeared to confirm this, so the ban was overturned.City's Bennett available for FAI Cup final http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/irish/2005/1202/198817-bennetta/ RTÉ Sport Raidió Teilifís Éireann 7 July 2012 Report Neither side dominated a tense first half which included only one chance of note - John O'Flynn nearly gave Cork City the lead in the 17th minute when his low shot hit the post. Cold and windy weather had a negative impact on the quality of football played.Tears of joy flow as United finally deliver http://www.independent.ie/sport/tears-of-joy-flow-as-united-finally-deliver-224224.html www.independent.ie Irish Independent 7 July 2012 Drogheda United did manage to gain a foothold in the game, however, as they took the lead in the 52nd minute. Declan O'Brien challenged for a cross from the right and the ball broke to Gavin Whelan who scored from close range. Both sides created further chances, but it was Drogheda who scored the next, and final, goal as O'Brien lobbed the Cork keeper from 18 yards to seal the win. Details 4 December 2005 15:15 BST Drogheda United 2 – 0 Match report Cork City G. Whelan 52D. O'Brien 83 Lansdowne Road 24,521 _greyblue_sleeve_seams 770000 770000 770000 6EC6F1 6EC6F1 Drogheda United _green_stripes _greenstripes _green_stripes FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF Cork City GK 1 IRL Dan ConnorRB 2 IRL Damian Lynch 79CB 6 IRL Graham Gartland CB 5 IRL Steven GrayLB 3 IRL Simon WebbRM 7 IRL Shane RobinsonCM 4 IRL Gavin Whelan 52CM 8 IRL Stephen Bradley 71LM 11 NED Jermaine SandvlietST 9 IRL Declan O'Brien (c) 83 90+3ST 19 FIN Sami Ristila 67 77Substitutes:ST 10 IRL Mark LeechCM 18 IRL Paul Keegan 71ST ? IRL Mark Rooney 77CM ? SCO Paul Bernard 90+3GK ? IRL Gary RogersRB ? IRL Patrick SullivanCB ? SCO Stuart MalcolmManager:IRL Paul Doolin GK 1 IRL Michael DevineRB ? USA Neal HorganCB ? ENG Dan Murray 29CB 3 IRL Alan BennettLB 11 IRL Billy WoodsRM 8 IRL Neale Fenn 63CM ? IRL Joe GambleCM ? IRL Greg O'Halloran (c) 83LM 30 IRL Liam KearneyAM 10 IRL George O'Callaghan 27ST 9 IRL John O'FlynnSubstitutes:ST ? IRL Denis Behan 63RM 7 IRL Colin O’Brien 83Manager:IRL Damien Richardson Post-match In an interview with the Irish Independent after the match, Cork City manager Damien Richardson was critical of the playing surface at Lansdowne Road, particularly as three rugby internationals had recently been played at the stadium. He added that he would like to see the cup final played earlier in the year.Rico slams state of Lansdowne pitch http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/irish/2005/1205/198929-corkcity/ RTÉ Sport Raidió Teilifís Éireann 7 July 2012 References External links Drogheda United official website Cork City FC official website Category:FAI Cup finals Category:2005 in Republic of Ireland association football cups Category:FAI Cup seasons Fai Cup Final 2005 Fai Cup Final 2005 FAI Cup Final, 2005 FAI Cup Final Category:December 2005 in Ireland