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Paul O'Hehir

Record-breaking Derry City claim FAI Cup final victory over Shelbourne

Derry City were both ruthless and relentless in their pursuit of FAI Cup final glory on an historic day at Aviva Stadium.

Jordan McEneff’s injury-time penalty was more than just the icing on the cake for the Candystripes who wiped the floor with their rivals. It secured Derry’s place in the history books as the side with the biggest all-time winning margin in the final of this competition.

That McEneff started the season as a Shelbourne player - on loan from Arsenal - was just another hammer blow for Damien Duff, his players and Shels supporters to stomach. They suffered repeated punches to the gut throughout a decider that was signed, sealed and delivered by half-time and never in doubt at any point.

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