1968–69 Blaxnit Cup
Football tournament season
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The 1968–69 Blaxnit Cup was the 2nd 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
ChampionsColeraine (1st title)
Runners-upShamrock Rovers
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country | Northern Ireland Republic of Ireland |
| Teams | 8 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Coleraine (1st title) |
| Runners-up | Shamrock Rovers |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 8 |
| Goals scored | 23 (2.88 per match) |
Coleraine won the title for the 1st time, defeating Shamrock Rovers 4–3 on aggregate in the two-legged final.[2][3][4][5][6]
Results
Quarter-finals
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Coleraine | 4–0 | Cork Celtic |
| Glentoran | 0–2 | Shamrock Rovers |
| Limerick | 2–1 | Ards |
| Shelbourne | 3–0 | Distillery |
Semi-finals
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Coleraine | 2–1 | Limerick |
| Shamrock Rovers | 1–0 | Shelbourne |
Final
| Coleraine | 2–1 | Shamrock Rovers |
|---|---|---|
Curley  24'Jennings 43' |
Report | Leech 66' |
Referee: Jack Adair (Belfast)
Coleraine win 4–3 on aggregate.