1972–73 Blaxnit Cup
Football tournament season
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country |  Northern Ireland Republic of Ireland |
| Teams | 2 |
| Defending champions | Cork Hibernians |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Glentoran (1st title) |
| Runner-up | Cork Hibernians |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 2 |
| Goals scored | 8 (4 per match) |
← 1971–72 1973–74 → | |
The 1972–73 Blaxnit Cup was the 6th 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]
Glentoran won the title for the 1st time, defeating Cork Hibernians 6–2 on aggregate in the two-legged final.[2][3][4][5][6]
Results
Final
| Cork Hibernians | 1–1 | Glentoran |
|---|---|---|
Allen  70' | Report | Sheehan 17' (o.g.) |
Flower Lodge, Cork
Referee: D. V. Byrne (Dublin)
| Glentoran | 5–1 | Cork Hibernians |
|---|---|---|
| Jamison 28' Anderson 65'Feeney 72'Weatherup 87', 89' | Report | Allen 42' |
Glentoran win 6–2 on aggregate.
References
- ^ "Irish League Archive, Blaxnit Cup". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 29 April 2023.
- ^ "Glens look set to take title". Belfast Telegraph. 24 May 1973. p. 27.
- ^ "Backs To Wall - But Glens Grab Vital Goal". Belfast News Letter. 24 May 1973. p. 16.
- ^ "Jaunty Johnny is super star". Ireland's Saturday Night. 26 May 1973. p. 3.
- ^ "Late goal blitz and Glens new Irish kingpins". Belfast News Letter. 26 May 1973. p. 12.
- ^ "Blaxnit Cup Results". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 29 April 2023.
External links
- All-Ireland Cross-Border Cup Competitions history
- Irish League Archive - Blaxnit Cup
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