THE WOMEN’S FAI Cup final never fails to deliver and this year’s edition went the distance.

Twelve months ago we were treated to Katie McCabe’s superlative free-kick as Raheny United edged past UCD Waves to lift the FAI Women’s Cup.

And Siobhan Killeen followed suit with this spectacular curling finish from just outside the box.

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The 22-year-old picked the ball up 40 yards from goal before manufacturing a yard of space for herself to aim fire.

Substitute goalkeeper Tamara Furlong had no chance.

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A goal worthy of winning any game, not least a cup final.

But just as it looked like Killeen would be the cup final hero for the second year running, Wexford Youths conjured a late equaliser.

So much drama in one passage of play.

There was more drama to follow. With just five minutes of extra-time remaining, Maria Delahunty produced this volley.

Only for Shels to go down the other end and force the game into penalties.

What a game.

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