All Island Cup Final line-up confirmed as Galway United and Cliftonville progress

Jenna Slattery celebrates scoring the winning goal for Galway United during their 2-1 win over Shelbourne at Tolka Park on Saturday, 25 March 2023.

Galway United will face Cliftonville in the All-Island Cup Final Credit: Peter Fitzpatrick (ETPhotos)

The line-up for the Avenir Sports All Island Cup has been confirmed with Galway United to face Cliftonville.

Galway United topped Group A to reach the semi finals, the Tribeswomen secured wins over Linfield and Shelbourne and drew with Athlone Town to secure a meeting with Wexford Youths.

United had to come from behind at Ferrycarrig Park to bring the game to penalties with Kate Thompson cancelling out Rianna Jarret’s goal.

Phil Trill’s side won 4-3 on penalties with Gemma McGuinness converting the winning penalty to give United a chance at some silverware.

Cliftonville progressed to the semi-finals after wins over Sion Swifts and Bohemians and securing a draw with Sligo Rovers in Group C.

Caitlin McGuinness scored the only goal of the game to take the Reds to the final and end Cork City’s involvement in the competition.

Details of the final will be confirmed by the FAI and IFA in due course.

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