1967–68 Blaxnit Cup
Football tournament season
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The 1967–68 Blaxnit Cup was the inaugural edition of the Blaxnit Cup, an association football cup competition featuring teams from Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.[1]
CountryNorthern Ireland
Republic of Ireland
Republic of Ireland
Teams8
ChampionsShamrock Rovers (1st title)
Runners-upCrusaders
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country | Northern Ireland Republic of Ireland |
| Teams | 8 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Shamrock Rovers (1st title) |
| Runners-up | Crusaders |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 8 |
| Goals scored | 23 (2.88 per match) |
Shamrock Rovers won the title for the 1st time, defeating Crusaders 3–2 on aggregate in the two-legged final.[2][3][4][5][6]
Results
Quarter-finals
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Ards | 0–3 | Shamrock Rovers |
| Crusaders | 6–1 | Drumcondra |
| Dundalk | 1–0 | Derry City |
| Waterford | 3–2 | Linfield |
Semi-finals
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Crusaders | 1–0 | Dundalk |
| Shamrock Rovers | 1–0 | Waterford |
Final
| Crusaders | 0–2 | Shamrock Rovers |
|---|---|---|
| Report | Lawlor  24'Leech 84' |
| Shamrock Rovers | 1–2 | Crusaders |
|---|---|---|
| Lawlor 57' |
Report | Trainor 3' McPolin 68' |
Shamrock Rovers win 3–2 on aggregate.