Galway United win All-Island Cup after dramatic penalty shootout

With the potential title decider earlier in the day serving as a perfect starter to the main course, it was time for the big one on the other side of Dublin as both teams played out a dramatic showpiece in front of an exuberant 1,347 supporters.
Galway United win All-Island Cup after dramatic penalty shootout

CHAMPIONS: Jessica Berlin of Galway lifts the trophy. Picture:  ©INPHO/James Lawlor

All-Island Cup final: Shamrock Rovers 0 Galway United 0 (Galway win 4-3 on penalties)

Holders Galway United retained their Avenir All-Island title with a dramatic penalty shootout win over Shamrock Rovers, as Jamie Erickson showed nerves of steel to sweep home the winning spot-kick.

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