1971–72 Blaxnit Cup

1971–72 Blaxnit Cup
Tournament details
CountryNorthern Ireland Northern Ireland
Republic of Ireland Republic of Ireland
Teams2
Defending championsLinfield
Final positions
ChampionsCork Hibernians (1st title)
Runner-upColeraine
Tournament statistics
Matches played2
Goals scored8 (4 per match)

The 1971–72 Blaxnit Cup was the 5th edition of the Blaxnit Cup, an association football cup competition featuring teams from Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Only two teams competed due to the security situation in Northern Ireland.[1]

Cork Hibernians won the title for the 1st time, defeating Coleraine 5–3 on aggregate in the two-legged final.[2][3][4][5][6]

Results

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Final

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Cork Hibernians3–2Coleraine
Dennehy 20', 71'
Wigginton 37'		 Report Curley 68'
Mullan 83'
Attendance: 10,000


Coleraine1–2Cork Hibernians
Jennings 32' Report Wigginton 40'
Herrick 66'
Attendance: 6,000
Referee: H. Wilson (Belfast)

Cork Hibernians win 5–3 on aggregate.

References

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  1. ^ "Irish League Archive, Blaxnit Cup". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 29 April 2023.
  2. ^ "Courage and class keep Coleraine 'in'". Belfast Telegraph. 15 May 1972. p. 15.
  3. ^ "Cork Win - But It's On The Retreat". Belfast News Letter. 15 May 1972. p. 12.
  4. ^ "Cool Hibs are worthy all Ireland champions". Belfast Telegraph. 19 May 1972. p. 22.
  5. ^ "A Shaky Start - Then Hibs In Control". Belfast News Letter. 19 May 1972. p. 12.
  6. ^ "Blaxnit Cup Results". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 29 April 2023.
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