1973–74 Blaxnit Cup
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| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country | Northern Ireland Northern Ireland Republic of 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) |
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] 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 File:Soccerball shade.svg 3' McAteer File:Soccerball shade.svg 10' Patterson File:Soccerball shade.svg 27' |
Report | Orr File:Soccerball shade.svg 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.