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Article: Football: Minnows draw the short straw as magic of the Cup disappears; FAI CARLSBERG CUP TOP TEAMS GET LUCKY.(Sport)
- Article from:
- The Mirror (London, England)
- Article date:
- December 21, 2001
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Byline: Michael Scully
THE romance of the FAI Cup is in danger of dying before the quarter-final stage this season - but the minnows still insist an upset or two could be on the cards.
It's very possible that SEVEN of the last eight in the Carlsberg-sponsored competition could come from the eircom Premier Division when the third round is completed early next month.
That's the scenario thrown up by Packie Bonner and Liam Touhy at the draw, which was made in Dublin last night.
UCD, Bray Wanderers, Derry City, Shelbourne, Dundalk, Shamrock ...