Athlone Town Win Their First-Ever Women's FAI Cup

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Monday, 20 November 2023 10:15

By Hannah Kelly

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The midlanders beat Shelbourne in penalties yesterday

Athlone Town are savouring a first-ever Women's FAI Cup success.

The midlanders beat Shelbourne in penalties yesterday to land the honours, in what was a repeat of last year's final.

The match finished 2-all after extra-time, before Athlone won 4-3 on spot kicks.

Player of the Match, Chloe Singleton, says the result was down to a huge team effort.

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