2002 FAI Cup final

{{Infobox football match

| title = 2002 FAI Cup Final

| image = 2002 FAI Cup Final Official Programme Cover.png

| event = 2001–02 FAI Cup

| team1 = Dundalk

| team1score = 2

| team2 = Bohemians

| team2score = 1

| date = 7 April 2002

| stadium = Tolka Park

| city = Dublin

| goals 1=

| goals 2=

| manofthematch =

| referee = Paul McKeon

| attendance = 9,200

| previous = 2001

| next = 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.{{Cite news |url=https://archive.irishnewsarchive.com/Olive/APA/INA/SharedView.Article.aspx?href=IND%2F2002%2F04%2F01&id=Ar02506&sk=0F3DBB30 |title=Too late for Dundalk |work=Irish Independent |date=1 April 2002 |access-date=23 April 2019 |via=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).{{cite book |first1=Jim |last1=Murphy |title=The History of Dundalk F.C.: The First 100 Years |publisher=Dundalgan Press |year=2003 |page=404 |asin=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.{{cite book|last=Graham|first=Alex|title=Football in the Republic of Ireland a Statistical Record 1921–2005|publisher=Soccer Books Limited|isbn=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.{{cite news |last1=Byrne |first1=Peter |title=Sky deal to 2002 to net FAI £4.25m |url=https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/sky-deal-to-2002-to-net-fai-4-25m-1.259693 |accessdate=17 November 2019 |work=The Irish Times |date=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.{{cite news |last1=Quinn |first1=Philip |title=Crowe to add new string to his Bohs |url=https://archive.irishnewsarchive.com/Olive/APA/INA/SharedView.Article.aspx?href=IND%2F2002%2F04%2F06&id=Ar01804&sk=24B956DE |accessdate=18 December 2019 |work=Irish Independent |date=6 April 2002}}{{cite web |last1=Ryan |first1=Sean |title=Experience can see Bohs through |url=https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/experience-can-see-bohs-through-26240437.html |website=www.independent.ie |publisher=Irish Independent |accessdate=17 November 2019 |date=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.{{cite news |last1=Malone |first1=Emmet |title=Dundalk banish relegation blues in best way |url=https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/dundalk-banish-relegation-blues-in-best-way-1.1084313 |accessdate=28 October 2019 |work=The Irish Times |date=8 April 2002}}{{Cite news |url=https://archive.irishnewsarchive.com/Olive/APA/INA/SharedView.Article.aspx?href=IND%2F2002%2F04%2F08&id=Ar03613&sk=24104DD6 |title=Dundalk Burst Bohs' Bubble|work=Irish Independent |date=8 April 2002 |access-date=23 April 2019 |via=Irish Newspaper Archives}}

=Details=

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|time=15:00

|team1=Dundalk

|score=2–1

|report=[https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/dundalk-banish-relegation-blues-in-best-way-1.1084313 Report]

|team2=Bohemians

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|goals2=O'Connor {{goal|40}}

|stadium=Tolka Park, Dublin

|attendance=9,200{{cite news |last1=Quinn |first1=Philip |title=Haylock brace sets off border celebrations |url=https://archive.irishnewsarchive.com/Olive/APA/INA/SharedView.Article.aspx?href=IND%2F2002%2F04%2F08&id=Ar03603&sk=117A8740 |accessdate=28 October 2019 |work=Irish Independent |date=8 April 2002}}

|referee=Paul McKeon

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width="100%" \|valign="top" width="50%"\| {\| style="font-size: 90%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"
GK	{{flagicon\|IRL}} John Connolly
RB	{{flagicon\|IRL}} John Whyte
CB	{{flagicon\|IRL}} Donal Broughan
CB	{{flagicon\|IRL}} Stephen McGuinness
LB	{{flagicon\|IRL}} David Crawley (c)
RM	{{flagicon\|IRL}} David Hoey
CM	{{flagicon\|IRL}} Ciaran Kavanagh
CM	{{flagicon\|IRL}} John Flanagan
LM	{{flagicon\|IRL}} Chris Lawless	{{suboff\|72}}
CF	{{flagicon\|IRL}} Martin Reilly
CF	{{flagicon\|ENG}} Garry Haylock	{{suboff\|86}}
colspan=4\|Substitutes:
MF	{{flagicon\|IRL}} Cormac McArdle	{{subon\|72}}
MF	{{flagicon\|IRL}} Cormac Malone	{{subon\|86}}
colspan=4\|Manager:
colspan="4"\|{{flagicon\|IRL}} Martin Murray

|valign="top"|

|valign="top" width="50%"|

width="25"\|
style="font-size: 90%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"
GK	{{flagicon\|WAL}} Wayne Russell
RB	{{flagicon\|IRL}} Tony O'Connor
CB	{{flagicon\|IRL}} Colin Hawkins (c)
CB	{{flagicon\|IRL}} Stephen Caffrey
LB	{{flagicon\|IRL}} Simon Webb	{{Sent off\|0\|74}}
RM	{{flagicon\|IRL}} Fergal Harkin		{{suboff\|80}}
CM	{{flagicon\|IRL}} Kevin Hunt
CM	{{flagicon\|ENG}} Dave Morrisson		{{suboff\|72}}
LM	{{flagicon\|ENG}} Mark Rutherford
CF	{{flagicon\|IRL}} Glen Crowe
CF	{{flagicon\|IRL}} Trevor Molloy		{{suboff\|85}}
colspan=4\|Substitutes:
MF	{{flagicon\|ENG}} Dave Hill		{{subon\|72}}
DF	{{flagicon\|IRL}} Paul Byrne		{{subon\|80}}
FW	{{flagicon\|IRL}} Gary O'Neill		{{subon\|85}}
colspan=4\|Manager:
colspan="4"\|{{flagicon\|IRL}} Stephen Kenny

References

;Bibliography

{{cite book|last=Graham|first=Alex|title=Football in the Republic of Ireland a Statistical Record 1921–2005|publisher=Soccer Books Limited|isbn=1-86223-135-4}}
{{cite book |first1=Jim |last1=Murphy |title=The History of Dundalk F.C.: The First 100 Years |publisher=Dundalgan Press |year=2003 |asin=B0042SO3R2}}

;Citations

External links

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrmhLXHAd3w RTE's full match coverage on YouTube]

Category:FAI Cup finals

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

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width="100%" \|valign="top" width="50%"\| {\| style="font-size: 90%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"
GK	{{flagicon\|IRL}} John Connolly
RB	{{flagicon\|IRL}} John Whyte
CB	{{flagicon\|IRL}} Donal Broughan
CB	{{flagicon\|IRL}} Stephen McGuinness
LB	{{flagicon\|IRL}} David Crawley (c)
RM	{{flagicon\|IRL}} David Hoey
CM	{{flagicon\|IRL}} Ciaran Kavanagh
CM	{{flagicon\|IRL}} John Flanagan
LM	{{flagicon\|IRL}} Chris Lawless	{{suboff\|72}}
CF	{{flagicon\|IRL}} Martin Reilly
CF	{{flagicon\|ENG}} Garry Haylock	{{suboff\|86}}
colspan=4\|Substitutes:
MF	{{flagicon\|IRL}} Cormac McArdle	{{subon\|72}}
MF	{{flagicon\|IRL}} Cormac Malone	{{subon\|86}}
colspan=4\|Manager:
colspan="4"\|{{flagicon\|IRL}} Martin Murray

width="25"\|
style="font-size: 90%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"
GK	{{flagicon\|WAL}} Wayne Russell
RB	{{flagicon\|IRL}} Tony O'Connor
CB	{{flagicon\|IRL}} Colin Hawkins (c)
CB	{{flagicon\|IRL}} Stephen Caffrey
LB	{{flagicon\|IRL}} Simon Webb	{{Sent off\|0\|74}}
RM	{{flagicon\|IRL}} Fergal Harkin		{{suboff\|80}}
CM	{{flagicon\|IRL}} Kevin Hunt
CM	{{flagicon\|ENG}} Dave Morrisson		{{suboff\|72}}
LM	{{flagicon\|ENG}} Mark Rutherford
CF	{{flagicon\|IRL}} Glen Crowe
CF	{{flagicon\|IRL}} Trevor Molloy		{{suboff\|85}}
colspan=4\|Substitutes:
MF	{{flagicon\|ENG}} Dave Hill		{{subon\|72}}
DF	{{flagicon\|IRL}} Paul Byrne		{{subon\|80}}
FW	{{flagicon\|IRL}} Gary O'Neill		{{subon\|85}}
colspan=4\|Manager:
colspan="4"\|{{flagicon\|IRL}} Stephen Kenny