Cork City 3
Shamrock Rovers 0
CORK CITY ARE the new outright leaders of the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division following a dismantling of Shamrock Rovers at Turner’s Cross tonight.
With the sides level on 10 points each after four games going into this clash, most of the home supporters would probably have taken a point before kick-off, but by the end they were singing that they were top of the league and they were having a laugh.
They were more than entitled to, as this was a top-class display from John Caulfield’s side. From the start, they went for this and they were handsomely rewarded, in front of 5,676 people.
Billy Dennehy opened the scoring in the 14th minute, poking home the rebound after Barry Murphy had saved Garry Buckley’s header following good work by Liam Kearney and Mark O’Sullivan, and the chances continued to come.
Kearney had the best chance, denied by a great Murphy save, and while it remained 1-0 at half-time, it took just eight second-half minutes for them to double the lead.
This time it was O’Sullivan who scored, heading home Dennehy’s cross when found free at the back post, and Dennehy’s brother Darren got the third.
He was in the right place to convert a Colin Healy cross after a corner hadn’t been cleared, and with the points safe, it was time for Cork to enjoy themselves.
Other results:
- St Pat’s 1-4 Dundalk
- UCD 1-1 Limerick
- Drogheda 3-2 Athlone
- Derry 1-0 Sligo
- Bohemians 1-1 Bray Wanderers
CORK CITY: McNulty; Lenihan, Murray, D Dennehy, Dunleavy; B Dennehy (Kavanagh 83), Morrissey, Healy (O’Leary 74), Buckley, Kearney; O’Sullivan (Lehane 89).
SHAMROCK ROVERS: Murphy; Madden, Kenna, McGuinness, Byrne; McCabe (Zayed 79), Brennan (McPhail 67), Robinson, O’Connor (Waters 57); Finn, Kilduff.
Referee: R Rogers (Dublin).
There’s a real buzz at the cross again. Let’s hope more people get out and support their local LOI team.
First since 1998, not jumping on the bandwagon but I hope to support many more games, real joy seen LOI
I know I am, I’m sure I am, I’m City til I die. Great performance tonight!!!
First visit to the cross in 3/4 years, brought my young lad age 7 along for his 1st visit. He thoroughly enjoyed, think that’s my Fridays night sorted for next few months . Great atmosphere, great win.
Fair play for bringing your child, letting him experience live football firsthand. I just wish more parents were like you.
Markie Sullivan was flying again tonight,great hold up play and won everything in the air,thoroughly deserved victory,great buzz at the cross again long may it last
Buzz is certainly back in Cork football.The City u19 side who won their 3rd title on the bounce last week , paraded the trophy at halftime, and then entered the famous Shed and joined in the choruses of Championez. Special times at Turners Cross.
Nice too see big attendances like this league needs it. I think more and more people are starting to appreciate the LOI.
Hopefully although a very small crowd at the St. Pats game. I don’t know was this because it was shown live but for the champions to get just over 1,300 at home to last years runners up is extremely disappointing.
They got 5,300 plus for the pats game!
I’m talking about the Pats Dundalk game last night!
Great crowd, good to see that back in Cork. Be nice to see them do well this season and finish 2nd after Dundalk haha!!
Let’s hope the score sees fit to increase the profile of LOI by entering the category to the “scores” section
They must have heard you as they’re listed now. I always thought the Score did include them. In their defence, they give excellent coverage to the League and exposure to a wider audience.
Good to see Cork doing well. Always enjoyed away trips down to the Cross.
Hi Nigel,
We’ve always had the LOI in our live scores section. The latest results can be found here: http://www.thescore.ie/airtricity-premier-division/
Roll on next Friday and home to Sligo Rovers… Another big crowd expected.
People of Ireland WE ARE BACK CCFC :-)
Great to see both Shamrock Rovers Teams beaten on the one weekend.Is it one for the record?,long may it continue.
Best night at the Cross in a long time , here’s hoping for a few more , well done city