"Image source, Inpho Shamrock Rovers claimed a first FAI Cup since 2019 with a 2-0 victory over 10-man Cork City in the final at the Aviva Stadium. Rory Gaffney scored twice to ensure that Stephen Bradley's side ended the League of Ireland season with a Premier Division title and cup double for the first time since 1987. Cork City, who finished bottom of the League of Ireland, were reduced to 10 men"
"Rovers capitalised on their man advantage after the restart and Gaffney netted twice in the space of six minutes. The 36-year-old opened the scoring on 65 minutes when he converted Danny Grant's cross and the forward added a second in the 71st minute when he fired low through the legs of Conor Brann. It is a record-extending 26th FAI Cup for Stephen Bradley's side, who were denied a famous win in the Uefa Conference League away to AEK Athens on Thursday through Luka Jovic's"
Shamrock Rovers beat Cork City 2-0 in the FAI Cup final at the Aviva Stadium, securing their first Cup since 2019 and completing a Premier Division and Cup double. Rory Gaffney scored both goals after Cork were reduced to 10 men when Harry Nevin was sent off for a dangerous tackle. Gaffney opened on 65 minutes from Danny Grant's cross and added a second on 71 minutes with a low shot through Conor Brann's legs. The victory extended Rovers' FAI Cup record to 26 titles and confirmed European qualification for Bohemians alongside Derry City and Shelbourne.
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