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Drogheda United shock Derry City to clinch FAI Cup final

They beat Derry City 2-0 with goals in either half from Andrew Quinn and Douglas James Taylor.
Drogheda United shock Derry City to clinch FAI Cup final

Kenneth Fox

Drogheda United upset the odds to win the FAI Cup final this evening at the Aviva Stadium

They beat Derry City 2-0 with goals in either half from Andrew Quinn and Douglas James Taylor.

That win for Drogs is their first cup win since 2005 and sends them into Europe next season.

They now prepare for the League of Ireland Promotion Relegation playoff against Bray Wanderers next week.

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