FAI Cup final player ratings: Lee Desmond deserved choice for man of the match

Matty Smith of St Patrick's Athletic celebrates with the FAI Challenge Cup after his side's victory in the Extra.ie FAI Cup final. Picture: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

ST PATRICK’S ATHLETIC

Vitezslav Jaros 8. The on-loan Liverpool custodian was the Saints player of the year. Did not have much to do. But saved well for Tierney on 115 minutes. Tipped over a Tierney header soon after before pawing away Rob Cornwall’s late volley.