1994 Scottish Challenge Cup Final
The 1994 Scottish Challenge Cup Final was played on 6 November 1994, at McDiarmid Park in Perth and was the 5th staging of the final in the history of the tournament. It was played between Airdrieonians and Dundee both of the First Division. The final was won by Airdrieonians who defeated Dundee 3–2, after extra time. Airdrieonians won the tournament for the first time in their history.
Route to the final
Airdrieonians
The first round draw paired Airdrieonians with Berwick Rangers at home with The Diamonds producing a 3–1 win.[2] Raith Rovers were the opposition in the second round at Excelsior Stadium. With the scores tied at 1–1 after extra time, the game went to penalties and Airdrie emerged winners.[2] The reward for reaching the quarter-final stage was another home game with the opposition being Ayr United and again Airdrieonians winning 2–0.[2] The semi-final draw again resulted in Airdrieonians playing another home game, with Clydebank the opposition provided, Airdrieonians won by 3 goals to 0,[2] to keep their second clean sheet of the tournament and progress to the Scottish Challenge Cup Final for the first time since it's inauguration in 1990.[2]
Dundee
Dundee faced a trip to Arbroath in the first round which saw the team triumph 5–0 winners.[2] The second round was another game on the road against Inverness Caledonian Thistle. With the game tied 1–1 after extra time, the game went to penalties with Dundee emerging victorious.[2] to progress to the quarter-finals. A first home game of the tournament saw Morton travel to Dens Park, with the home team winning 2–1.[2] The reward for reaching the semi-final was a third away game with the opponents in the form of Dunfermline Athletic at East End Park. Dundee won 2–1[2] to book a place in the final. This was Dundee's second appearance in the Scottish Challenge Cup Final since winning the competition in its inaugural year in 1990.[2]
Pre-match
Analysis
Airdrieonians played all four of their games preceding the final at home, in the process scoring nine goals and conceding two. On the other hand St. Mirren played only one game at home with the other three played on the road, whilst scoring a total of ten goals and conceding three. Airdrieonians kept two clean sheets over Dundee's one. This was the first appearance in the Scottish Challenge Cup Final for Airdrieonians but the second appearance for Dundee since winning the competition in its inaugural year in 1990.[2]
Match
Teams
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