FAI Cup 2018

[CorribsideSteve]

Cork undeservedly eke out a replay.

[GCdfc]

Cork undeservedly eke out a replay.

Gifted to them by the ref.

[Calcio Jack]

I was going to ask that very question, do the 'singing section' of the bohs support cram in to one or two sections leaving another area look empty even though the stand is sold out. Similar to Dundalk fans in the shed or in Tallaght for European games. Should be managed better to prevent that type of overcrowding. Similar happens in the Aviva at the cup finals and resulted in the collapse of a number of seats when a goal was scored and there wasnt the room and people fell in the surge. Injury waiting to happen and impossible to police if the crowd is so tightly packed.

‘Singing section’ more like ‘whinging section ‘ at the end - never a penalty dreadful decision -

[Nesta99]

That was my initial impression, that the Bohs player just got there first and the Cork player kicked the foot as the ball was gone.

[mcgonigle]

Bohs were Tomney'ed! Needed to get his face on camera. I was dreaming of a free flowing football final there for a while. Really hope Bohs can get the win in the replay we all deserve to be spared seeing Cork murder any more games this season

[ger121]

That is absolutely sickening. Terrible call by the Goal Line Assistant.

[micls]

Daylight robbery to come out of there with a draw. Delighted.

Bohs missed some absolute sitters, and Nults was incredible.

Thought we edged the first half, Bohs completely dominated the 2nd up until that penalty.

[White Horse]

Daylight robbery to come out of there with a draw. Delighted.

Bohs missed some absolute sitters, and Nults was incredible.

Thought we edged the first half, Bohs completely dominated the 2nd up until that penalty.

McNulty was excellent. A bright start by Cork, albeit route one football.

However, when the game settled Bohs played all the football.

Cork must fancy finishing off the tie at Turners Cross.

[Nah Nah Nah Nah]

Thought it was a definite penalty. Bohs will win down in Cork.

[micls]

McNulty was excellent. A bright start by Cork, albeit route one football.

However, when the game settled Bohs played all the football.

Cork must fancy finishing off the tie at Turners Cross.

I don't go into any game with confidence right now, we floundered second half, but happy to still be in it anyway.

[sbgawa]

In this day and age where football is becoming a non contact sport and falling d own is a free kick it was a clear penalty. It would make you weep for when it was a mans game

[MattB11]

Definite penalty can't go in like that

[Nesta99]

Definite penalty can't go in like that

What get in quick and poke the ball away? I dont even think it was a rash attempt to clear the ball and the defender got a good kick for getting the ball away. That it hurt the attacker more and went over in the box doesnt make it a foul. Both players' leading foot were same height albeit one player on the ground heading more side on. The only way that was given is that without the benefit of a second look it may have looked as if the attacking player was fouled first, but if there is doubt it shouldnt be awarded. I felt the ref had a good position and angle to see it all and wasnt giving anything until the additional assistant swayed things. Anyway one of the great things about football is how people see the same incidents differently. It's done now and they will all go again. Bohs should be confident in the replay but I think they missed their chance tonight.

[pineapple stu]

Here's the video - https://twitter.com/twitter/statuses...69060400046080

For me, still not a penalty. Clear contact on the ball to nick it away, didn't initiate contact with the player (in fact, the Cork player kicked him), and foot not high up enough to be dangerous.

[patrickccfc]

Aside from the penalty decision, there was a lovely moment when the bohs fans sang "Ginger Mourinho" to which we responded with a chant of "There's only one Oran Tully"

We then sang "There's only one Liam Miller" which I think the bohs fans joined in with(?)

[White Horse]

The penalty decision will dominate reaction to the game but a noteworthy feature of the game was how much better Bohs were.

Cork bombarded Bohs will long balls in the first 20 minutes and it took Bohs time to settle after that aerial barrage. However, once they did, they controlled the game and only for some excellent saves from McNulty would have been out of sight.

[Real ale Madrid]

Foot in the air, studs up, definite penalty, "he got the ball" as said before is irrelevant.

Bohs have only themselves to blame - created plenty chances to win the game and didn't take them.

We battled hard but will be up against it again next Monday for sure. I hope we win three cup finals to stuff it to those who are constantly sticking it to us as the way we play - we are direct but there are some around who are totally blinkered as if its 1990 Wimbledon they are watching.

[Pablo Escobar]

I love going to Dalymount and the atmosphere last night was great. We were awful again, it's depressing. The sum-of-the-parts should be better than that. On a positive note, we were the better side for the first 30 minutes. We were totally flat in the second half with no obvious game plan throughout. Alas, we're still there and the game must now finish at Turners Cross which is an absolutely huge advantage.

The penalty was correct if you apply the law. But I'd feel aggrieved too if the shoe was on the other foot. Probably more so towards the player for the sheer stupidity of the challenge.

And our guy with the ****ing rocket launcher. Cop the **** on!

[White Horse]

Foot in the air, studs up, definite penalty, "he got the ball" as said before is irrelevant.

My issue with that is two players had their feet in the air and two players had their studs up. But the foul is awarded against the player who played the ball??

Bohs paid the price for not reflecting their dominance and superiority on the scoreboard.

It will be a fascinating replay and Bohs should enjoy playing on a better surface, it looked very difficult to control the ball on the Dalymount surface yesterday.

Cork also cannot play as bad again, and they will have a packed stadium behind them.

[Real ale Madrid]

My issue with that is two players had their feet in the air and two players had their studs up. But the foul is awarded against the player who played the ball??

Mccarthy's leg collided with the Leahy studs pointed in the air - he was lucky not to be badly injured. It was reckless at worst, careless at best. I can't for the life of me see the issue - but i would say that I suppose.