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Rovers’ Aaron Greene celebrates scoring the first goal of the game with Gary O’Neill and Ronan Finn. Ryan Byrne/INPHO

Shamrock Rovers edge closer to title as Cork's relegation fears worsen

The Hoops warmed up for their upcoming clash against AC Milan with a convincing win.

SHAMROCK ROVERS WARMED up for Thursday’s Europa League glamour tie against AC Milan with a comfortable 3-0 win over Cork City.

The victory sends them eight points clear at the top of the table ahead of second-place Bohemians.

Cork City, meanwhile, remain ninth in the table, though they could go bottom if Finn Harps win their game in hand against Derry tomorrow.

The league leaders went ahead in the 17th minute, as Aaron Greene expertly headed home Ireland international Jack Byrne’s pinpoint cross.

Greene then repeated the trick just before half-time, heading in another well-executed delivery, with Daniel Lafferty the provider this time.

The Hoops then added a third in the dying minutes, as substitute Neil Farrugia finished clinically to put a gloss on the scoreline.

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    Sep 12th 2020, 4:24 PM

    Extremely comfortable win. Cork were utterly hopeless, offered nothing. Roll on Milan

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    Sep 12th 2020, 4:58 PM

    KOH

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    Sep 12th 2020, 10:21 PM

    Can see City struggling in 1st division as well, everyone expects to get them 3 points against them now…. different times….

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