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