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1967–68 Irish Cup

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The 1967–68 Irish Cup was won by defenders Crusaders FC from Belfast, defeating city rivals Linfield FC in the final in The Oval 2-0.

The final

27 April 1968 - Crusaders FC - Linfield FC 2-0 - The Oval (Belfast) - Attendance: 18,000.

Crusaders FC: Terry Nicholson; Alex Anderson, Billy Cathcart; Albert Campbell (c), Walter McFarland, John McPolin, Thanny Brush, Danny Trainor, Joe Meldrum, Johnny Jamison, Liam Wilson. Manager: Jimmy Todd

Linfield FC: McGonigal; Gilliland, Patterson; Andrews, Sammy Hatton, Ronnie Wood; Ferguson, Bryan Hamilton, Sammy Pavis, Scott, Dessie Cathcart.

Referee: Keith Walker (Maidstone / England).

Goals: Meldrum (26', ?' 2nd HT)

Remarks: Linfield missed two penalties: Wood (crossbar) and Cathcart (held)

References

1967–68 Irish Cup Wikipedia