And so was Shane Farrell, hooked by Damien Duff in that same final defeat to Derry two years ago and then binned altogether in July this year, but who is entitled to pick up a league winners medal to go with this FAI Cup one, having made 17 league appearances for Duff’s champions.

Drogheda United pulled off a shock 2-0 win to beat Derry City in the FAI Cup final at the Aviva Stadium. Andrew Quinn opened the scoring in the first half with Douglas James-Taylor adding a second from the penalty spot.

Semi-professional side pull off upset at the Aviva Stadium - next they have to secure their top-flight survival

Drogheda United are Sports Direct FAI Cup champions for 2024 following a 2-0 win against Derry City at the Aviva Stadium. After a momentary delay due to flares, the decider got underway in front of an attendance of 38,

The FAI Cup final takes place at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday with Drogheda United and Derry City going head-to-head in this year's decider.

Andrew Quinn catches Derry City napping and steers Shane Farrell's free-kick home to give Drogheda United a 1-0 lead in the FAI Cup final 📺 Watch: https://t.co/oyUHkHH9FO 📱 Follow: https://t.co/by0J3NwUgv #FAICup | #DRODER pic.twitter.com/L3XJ05dYIe

Brennan is walking a tightrope. Already booked, he concedes a foul on the edge of the box. Duffy can't beat the wall with the resulting free-kick. Webster has gone down with cramp after making a surging run out of defence. The experienced centre-half has remained on for now but he's struggling.

DROGHEDA UNITED SEIZED their moment and FAI Cup glory with a performance of grit and guile. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder but absolutely everything about this triumph was glorious. Andrew Quinn and Douglas James Taylor scored the two goals that will be etched in the history books of a club that have now lifted this trophy for just the second time.