1977–78 Tyler Cup

1977–78 Tyler Cup
Tournament details
CountryNorthern Ireland
Republic of Ireland
Teams8
Final positions
ChampionsShamrock Rovers (1st title)
Runners-upFinn Harps
Tournament statistics
Matches played7
Goals scored24 (3.43 per match)

The 1977–78 Tyler Cup was the inaugural edition of the Tyler Cup, an association football cup competition featuring teams from Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.[1]

Shamrock Rovers won the title, defeating Finn Harps 1–0 in the final.[2][3][4]

Results

Quarter-finals

Team 1  Score  Team 2
Cliftonville 2–2 (5–6 p) Drogheda United
Finn Harps 5–5 (4–3 p) Linfield
Glentoran 4–1 Bohemians
Shamrock Rovers 1–0 Glenavon

Semi-finals

Team 1  Score  Team 2
Glentoran 0–1 Finn Harps
Shamrock Rovers 1–1 (4–2 p) Drogheda United

Final

Shamrock Rovers1–0Finn Harps
Lynex 69'
Referee: T. Perry (Belfast)

References

  1. ^ "Irish League Archive, Tyler Cup". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 29 April 2023.
  2. ^ "Lynex Header Sees Rovers Through!". Irish Press. 18 May 1978. p. 16.
  3. ^ "Another Title For Giles' Men". Irish Independent. 18 May 1978. p. 13.
  4. ^ "Tyler Cup Results". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 29 April 2023.
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