1972–73_Blaxnit_Cup

1972–73 Blaxnit Cup

1972–73 Blaxnit Cup

Football tournament season

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]

Quick Facts Tournament details, Country ...

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

More information Cork Hibernians, 1–1 ...
Referee: D. V. Byrne (Dublin)


More information Glentoran, 5–1 ...
Attendance: 5,000
Referee: Malcolm Wright (Portadown)

Glentoran win 6–2 on aggregate.

References

  1. [1]
    "Irish League Archive, Blaxnit Cup". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 29 April 2023.
  2. [2]
    "Glens look set to take title". Belfast Telegraph. 24 May 1973. p. 27.
  3. [3]
    "Backs To Wall - But Glens Grab Vital Goal". Belfast News Letter. 24 May 1973. p. 16.
  4. [4]
    "Jaunty Johnny is super star". Ireland's Saturday Night. 26 May 1973. p. 3.
  5. [5]
    "Late goal blitz and Glens new Irish kingpins". Belfast News Letter. 26 May 1973. p. 12.
  6. [6]
    "Blaxnit Cup Results". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 29 April 2023.
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