FAI Cup

2024 - 8 - 16

FAI Cup Thriller: Can the Blues Bounce Back?

Athlone Town AFC - Cork City - Derry City - FAI Cup - Sam Todd - Treaty United - Waterford FC - Women's FAI Cup

Catch the FAI Cup fever as Waterford FC faces Athlone Town! Will it be revenge or redemption?

The FAI Cup is heating up, and fans are on the edge of their seats as Waterford FC prepares to clash with Athlone Town AFC this Friday night at the RSC. This electrifying third-round encounter is more than just a match; itโ€™s a chance for the high-flying Blues to assert their dominance while Athlone looks to upset the odds. With both teams eager to leave their mark in this prestigious tournament, football fans are expecting a rollercoaster of emotions, skillful plays, and perhaps a few surprising twists along the way.

Meanwhile, local rivals Treaty United are also making waves as they prepare to host the junior side Pike Rovers in an all-Limerick showdown this Friday at Markets Field. As excitement builds, fans are itching to witness this mouth-watering third-round clash, with kick-off set for 7:45 PM. This fixture underlines the rich football culture in Limerick, as community spirit comes alive in the thrilling atmosphere of a cup competition.

In other action, we saw an extra-time comeback from Athlone Town that shocked Waterford, with second-half substitute Peter pulling off a stunning performance to clinch victory in a nail-biting finish. Derry City also made headlines, as Sam Todd's crucial goal propelled them into the FAI Cup quarter-finals after a tense battle with Cork City. The Candy Stripes have clearly tapped into a winning legacy, buoyed by their previous success in the competition.

As the FAI Cup heats up, itโ€™s more than just local pride on the line; it represents hopes of cup glory, the joy of potential upsets, and the determination of teams aiming to elevate their status. Football aficionado or casual observer, this thrilling tournament promises unforgettable moments and nail-biting excitement that will keep fans buzzing across Ireland!

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Attentions turn to FAI Cup for high-flying Blues (WLR FM)

Waterford FC welcome First Division outfit Athlone Town AFC to the RSC on Friday in the third round of the FAI Senior Cup.

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Treaty United's Women's FAI Cup quarter-final fixture details confirmed (Limerick's Live 95)

Treaty United will welcome Athlone Town to Limerick in the last eight of the competition on Saturday August 24th for a 5 o'clock kick off. Athlone are the ...

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Cork City with a eye on the Womens FAI Cup Semi Finals (C103)

The match details for Quarter-Finals have been confirmed, promising an exciting set of fixtures that will determine which teams advance to the semi-finals.

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Athlone Town Manager Gauging Players' Response In FAI Cup Clash (Midlands103)

Town take on Waterford in the competition this evening. Athlone Town's FAI Cup clash is a chance 'for the best players to step up,' according to their ...

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Athlone stage incredible extra-time comeback to knock Waterford ... (Independent.ie)

A remarkable Sports Direct Men's FAI Cup third round tie at the RSC saw Athlone Town shock ten-man Waterford as second-half extra-time substitute Peter ...

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Cork City heading out of the FAI Cup after frustrating loss to Derry at ... (Echo Live)

Rebel Army were the better side but couldn't make the most of their chances.

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Derry City face FAI Cup test aginst Cork City in Tuner's Cross (Derry Journal)

Derry City manager Ruaidhri Higgins believes the positivity surrounding the Candy Stripes' 2022 FAI Cup success provided the club with a new generation of ...

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Sam Todd goal sends Derry City into FAI Cup quarterfinals (Derry Now)

Ruaidhri Higgins' team survive first half to progress at Turner's Cross.

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Derry beat Cork in FAI Cup - Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News ... (Highland Radio)

The games only goal was scored by Sam Todd in the 72nd minute. Elsewhere, Premier Division leaders Shelbourne knocked out Galway United 5-3 on penalties after ...

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Todd ensures Derry edge out Cork on Leeside (RTE.ie)

Derry City are through to the quarter-finals of the Sports Direct FAI Cup after seeing off a brave Cork City 1-0 at Turners Cross.

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Substitute Todd sends Derry City into FAI Cup quarter-finals (The42)

Stephen Barry reports from Turner's Cross. SAM TODD WAS Derry City's saviour as the substitute's powerful header ensured their progress to the FAI Cup ...

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Wasteful in attack, City's stingy defence creaks as Derry seal cup ... (Irish Examiner)

Visitors through to quarter-finals after Sam Todd's second-half match-winner but Rebels' star-studded attack guilty of profligacy too.

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Treaty United host Pike Rovers in mouth-watering FAI Cup clash (Limerick Leader)

LOCAL rivals Treaty United and Pike Rovers will go head-to-head in a mouth-watering Sports Direct FAI Cup third round clash at the Markets Field this Friday ...

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The Markets Field hosts all-Limerick FAI Cup clash (Limerick's Live 95)

Treaty United host Limerick junior side Pike Rovers in the last 16 of the competition. Kick off is at 7.45 and you can join us for live commentary of the game ...

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Sam Todd off the mark as Derry City scrape past Cork City to make ... (Belfast Telegraph)

Sam Todd's first goal for Derry City earned his team a Quarter-Final spot in this season's FAI Cup at the expense of Cork City.

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FAI Cup: Shelbourne beat Galway United on penalties (The Irish Times)

Liam Burt the penalty hero as Shels make the quarter-finals · Shelbourne 1 Galway United 1 AET (O'Brien 94, Jimmy Keohane 116) · (Shelbourne won 5-3 penalties).

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FAI Cup preview: Shels and Galway face off in Round 3 (RTE.ie)

The third round of the Sports Direct brings seven sides plotting a big upset, while many eyes will be on the only all-Premier Division tie as league leaders ...

Shelbourne 1-1 Galway United (Shelbourne win 5-3 on penalties ... (Galway Bay FM)

Galway United suffered a heartbreaking penalty shoot-out defeat to Shelbourne on Friday (16th August 2024) in the third round of the FAI Cup.

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FAI Cup Report: Cork City 0 - 1 Derry City - extratime.com (Extratime.com)

A second-half header by Sam Todd proved to be the difference tonight for Derry at Turner's Cross. They were pushed all the way by a determined Cork City ...

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FAI Cup Preview: Sligo Rovers -v- UCD - extratime.com (Extratime.com)

Sligo Rovers can seal their place in the last eight of the FAI Cup when they host UCD at the Showgrounds on Saturday night (kick-off is at 7.45pm).

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Derry City through as Sam Todd heads Candy Stripes to FAI Cup ... (Derry Journal)

Second half substitute Sam Todd was the goalscoring hero as Derry City staged a smash and grab raid on Leeside to ensure progression to the quarter-finals of ...

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Women's FAI Cup quarter-final dates and kick-off times confirmed ... (Extratime.com)

The match details for the 2024 Sports Direct Women's FAI Cup Quarter-Finals have been confirmed with three of the four matches set for Saturday 24th August.

Kerry FC v Bohemian FC โ€“ Sports Direct Men's FAI Cup Third Round (Kerry FC)

It's the game the majority of the Kerry faithful have been counting down to since the draw was made a number of weeks ago. The famous Bohemians are the visitors ...

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PREVIEW: Kerry Welcome Bohemians For Sell-Out Cup Tie In ... (Tralee Today)

Ivan Hurley previews a massive game in the short history of Kerry FC as they welcome Irish football royalty, Bohemian FC in the Sports Direct Men's FAI Cup ...

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