TODAY THE WOMEN’S FAI cup final went down to a nail biting finish at the Aviva stadium in Dublin.
An equaliser in the last minute of normal time, and then the sides drawing level again in the final minutes of extra time led to a penalty shootout between Wexford Youths and Shelbourne.
However, as the women lined up to take their shots on goal preparations for the second Aviva fixture of the day – the men’s final between Cork and Dundalk – were underway with Cork taking to the pitch, eager to warm up.
Warm-up underway here at @AVIVAStadium #CorkIsGreen pic.twitter.com/lzF9Z6hbLh— Cork City FC (@CorkCityFC) November 8, 2015
Warm-up underway here at @AVIVAStadium #CorkIsGreen pic.twitter.com/lzF9Z6hbLh
This match is a cracker. Slightly ruined just now by the @FAIreland allowing the men to warm up during the women's penalties.— Sarah Kiely (@sarahkiiely) November 8, 2015
This match is a cracker. Slightly ruined just now by the @FAIreland allowing the men to warm up during the women's penalties.
The absolute embarrassment of the senior men's teams allowed on the Aviva pitch as Wexford & Shelbourne women were preparing for shootout.— Eoin O'Callaghan (@EoinOCallaghan) November 8, 2015
The absolute embarrassment of the senior men's teams allowed on the Aviva pitch as Wexford & Shelbourne women were preparing for shootout.
The women’s game running over meant that the men’s warm up period was cut by 10-15 minutes.
Dublin councillor Dermot Looney suggests that it’s scheduling, not a lack of respect, that’s the issue here:
It's not "disrespectful" for Cork or Dundalk to warm up 40 mins before their final. It's professional. The issue is scheduling, not respect— Dermot Looney (@dlooney) November 8, 2015
It's not "disrespectful" for Cork or Dundalk to warm up 40 mins before their final. It's professional. The issue is scheduling, not respect
St Pat’s player Sam Verdon agrees:
Meanwhile RTÉ sports broadcaster Damien O’Meara suggested an alternative to the men taking to the pitch:
100% agree with Ger. Would 10mins have killed the men's teams warming up? If you need to use the facility under the stand.— Damien O'Meara (@damien_omeara) November 8, 2015
100% agree with Ger. Would 10mins have killed the men's teams warming up? If you need to use the facility under the stand.
While also acknowledging the scheduling issue:
Simple solution to the warm up issue, delay kick off by 15 mins surely? Happens regularly in GAA and no issue.— Damien O'Meara (@damien_omeara) November 8, 2015
Simple solution to the warm up issue, delay kick off by 15 mins surely? Happens regularly in GAA and no issue.
There are now calls on the FAI to explain why the situation was allowed to arise.
Wexford Youths lifted the women’s cup, finishing 4-2 after penalties.
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There's outrage after Cork City players began their warmup during women's final shootout
TODAY THE WOMEN’S FAI cup final went down to a nail biting finish at the Aviva stadium in Dublin.
An equaliser in the last minute of normal time, and then the sides drawing level again in the final minutes of extra time led to a penalty shootout between Wexford Youths and Shelbourne.
However, as the women lined up to take their shots on goal preparations for the second Aviva fixture of the day – the men’s final between Cork and Dundalk – were underway with Cork taking to the pitch, eager to warm up.
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The women’s game running over meant that the men’s warm up period was cut by 10-15 minutes.
Dublin councillor Dermot Looney suggests that it’s scheduling, not a lack of respect, that’s the issue here:
St Pat’s player Sam Verdon agrees:
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Meanwhile RTÉ sports broadcaster Damien O’Meara suggested an alternative to the men taking to the pitch:
While also acknowledging the scheduling issue:
There are now calls on the FAI to explain why the situation was allowed to arise.
Wexford Youths lifted the women’s cup, finishing 4-2 after penalties.
Written by Emer McLysaght and posted on DailyEdge.ie
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Wexford Youths hold their nerve from the spot to win dramatic Women’s Cup final
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