2023 President of Ireland's Cup explained

2023 President of Ireland's Cup
Event:	President's Cup
Team1:	Derry City
Team1score:	2
Team2:	Shamrock Rovers
Team2score:	0
Date:	10 February 2023
Stadium:	Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium
City:	Derry
Referee:	Neil Doyle
Attendance:	3,700
Previous:	2022
Next:	2024

The 2023 President's Cup was the ninth edition of the President's Cup contested for. The match was played on 10 February between the champions of the 2022 League of Ireland Premier Division and the 2022 FAI Cup winners, Shamrock Rovers and Derry City.^{[1] [2]}

Summary

Derry City won the game 2-0 with first half goals from Will Patching and Michael Duffy to win the cup for the first time.^[3] The opening goal came after 23 minutes when Patching shot to the net from 10 yards out after a low pass from Duffy from the left.^[4] It was 2-0 in the 39th minute when Duffy’s shot from distance went through the legs of Shamrock Rovers goalkeeper Leon Pöhls and in the net.^[5]

See also

• 2023 League of Ireland Premier Division
• 2023 FAI Cup

Notes and References

1. Web site: President’s Cup debut in Derry. 17 December 2022. Extratime.com. 9 February 2023.
2. Web site: President's Cup: A potentially season-defining rivalry is renewed. 10 February 2023. The 42. 10 February 2023.
3. Web site: Derry lay down early marker with President's Cup win over Shamrock Rovers. 10 February 2023. The 42. 21 February 2023.
4. Web site: Derry City 2-0 Shamrock Rovers: recap and result as Derry lift President's Cup. 10 February 2023. Irish Mirror. 21 February 2023.
5. Web site: Derry City get better of Shamrock Rovers to take President's Cup glory. 10 February 2023. RTE Sport. 21 February 2023.