1973–74 Blaxnit Cup
The 1973–74 Blaxnit Cup was the 7th and final edition of the Blaxnit Cup, an association football cup competition featuring teams from Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.[1]
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country | Northern Ireland Republic of Ireland |
| Teams | 8 |
| Defending champions | Glentoran |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Ards (1st title) |
| Runner-up | Ballymena United |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 7 |
| Goals scored | 30 (4.29 per match) |
Ards won the title for the 1st time, defeating Ballymena United 3–1 in the final.[2][3][4]
Results
Quarter-finals
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Ards | 3–1 | Finn Harps |
| Ballymena United | 4–2 | Athlone Town |
| Drogheda United | 2–1 | Larne |
| St Patrick's Athletic | 1–2 | Glenavon |
Semi-finals
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Ballymena United | 3–1 | Glenavon |
| Drogheda United | 3–3 (a.e.t.) (4–5 p) |
Ards |
Final
| Ards | 3–1 | Ballymena United |
|---|---|---|
| Cathcart 3' McAteer 10' Patterson 27' |
Report | Orr 25' |
Referee: John Carpenter (Dublin)
References
- "Irish League Archive, Blaxnit Cup". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 29 April 2023.
- "All Ireland kings and they looked it". Belfast Telegraph. 8 May 1974. p. 23.
- "Salute Ards, Team Of Year". Belfast News Letter. 8 May 1974. p. 14.
- "Blaxnit Cup Results". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 29 April 2023.
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