2 v 0 
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Details
| Date | Time | League | Season |
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| 26 August 2022 | 7:45 pm | FAI Cup | 2022 |
Match Report
Derry defeat Cork to reach Quarter-Finals
Goals from Will Patching and Sadou Diallo helped Derry City advance to the quarter-finals of the FAI Cup courtesy of a hard-fought, 2-0 win over ten-man Cork City.
This was an enticing matchup with both sides enjoying fine league seasons in the Premier and First Divisions respectively.
Leaders Cork City came out full of enthusiasm, but Derry felt their way into the match and gradually asserted themselves. Patrick McEleney went close before the first big moment in the game arrived.
Pacy winger Ryan Graydon went haring after a long ball flighted towards the penalty area and was clumsily taken out by away goalkeeper, Jimmy Corcoran as the players collided in a nauseating head-to-head.
Both, thankfully, were able to continue but Corcoran’s next action was to pick the ball out of his net. As Will Patching, who missed his last penalty against Shamrock Rovers, converted an emphatic spot-kick into top left corner.
Derry winger, Michael Duffy was in the mood, and he lashed the upright either side of halftime as Cork battled well to stay in the tie.
Yet, their hard work was undone by a moment of madness from forward Ruari Keating. In an off-the-ball incident, Keating stamped on home defender Mark Connolly and was rightly shown a straight red card.
Initially, however, Derry struggled to take the initiative of having a man advantage. Although, the raft of second-half substitutions on both benches probably didn’t help that.
Eventually, though, the Candystripes made the game safe. Cameron Dummigan crossed dangerously, young Gordan Walker hashed his clearance back into the danger zone and Sadou Diallo pounced, the midfielder rifling home a low, zinger of a volley for 2-0. Effectively, game over.
Diallo hit the side netting late on, but the damage had already been done from a Cork City perspective. They will rue Keating’s red mist moment more than anything else yet can return to First Division duties, where they will hope to seal promotion.
Derry travel to Shelbourne on Monday night in the league but will also be keeping an eager eye on who they draw in the quarter final.
Timeline
Past Meetings
4 - 7eLOI Group A
Online Event Derry City v Cork City |
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(Series 18)
1 - 1LOI Men's Premier Division
Turner's Cross Cork City v Derry City |
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(Series 9)
3 - 1LOI Men's Premier Division
Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium Derry City v Cork City |
4 - 0LOI Men's Premier Division
Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium Derry City FC v Cork City FC |
1 - 4LOI Men's Premier Division
Turner's Cross Cork City FC v Derry City FC |
2 - 0LOI Men's Premier Division
Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium Derry City FC v Cork City FC |
0 - 0LOI Men's Premier Division
Turner's Cross Cork City FC v Derry City FC |
0 - 3LOI Men's Premier Division
Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium Derry City FC v Cork City FC |
5 - 0LOI Men's Premier Division
Turner's Cross Cork City FC v Derry City FC |
4 - 2LOI Men's Premier Division
Turner's Cross Cork City FC v Derry City FC |
0 - 0LOI Men's Premier Division
Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium Derry City FC v Cork City FC |
0 - 0LOI Men's Premier Division
Turner's Cross Cork City FC v Derry City FC |
1 - 2LOI Men's Premier Division
Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium Derry City FC v Cork City FC |
3 - 0LOI Men's Premier Division
Turner's Cross Cork City FC v Derry City FC |
7:45 pmLOI Men's Premier Division
Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium Derry City FC v Cork City FC |
2 - 1LOI Men's Premier Division
Turner's Cross Cork City FC v Derry City FC |
1LOI Men's Premier Division
Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium Derry City FC v Cork City FC |
7:45 pmLOI Men's Premier Division
Turner's Cross Cork City FC v Derry City FC |
2LOI Men's Premier Division
Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium Derry City FC v Cork City FC |
3LOI Men's Premier Division
Turner's Cross Cork City FC v Derry City FC |
1LOI Men's Premier Division
Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium Derry City FC v Cork City FC |
2LOI Men's Premier Division
Turner's Cross Cork City FC v Derry City FC |
1LOI Men's Premier Division
Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium Derry City FC v Cork City FC |
Officials
| Referee |
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| Gavin Colfer |
Ground
| Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium |
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| Ryan McBride Brandywell, Derry, Northern Ireland, BT48 6NP, United Kingdom |
Rory Morrow
QUB Student, passion for Sports Journalism Editor @ The Gown QUB Newspaper Reporter for @ FinalWhistle
Thanks for joining me tonight, see you again soon!
Full Time, 2-0 to Derry and the Candystripes progress!
Both McGonigle and Duffy desperate for a goal yet Derry look assured of a quarter finals place as we enter four minutes of injury time
Into the final five minuets now, Derry managing this professionally
Ronan Boyce, returning from injury, on for Dummigan as Joe Thomson replaces McEleney in a double Derry change
James O'Mahony on for Cork, long way back for them now
Sadou Diallo eases Derry nerves! Dummigan's delivery is badly cleared by young Gordon Walker and Diallo punishes him ruthlessly, volleying a silky shot into the back of the net
Duffy fires a free kick narrowly over before Jamie McGonigle and Brandon Kavanagh enter the fray for the Candystripes. 20 minutes to play
Declan Glass is on for Patching who has a knock and departs. As the matchwinner?
Triple change made by Colin Healy. James Doona, Darragh Crowley and Uniss Kargbo are on for the visitors
Patrick McEleney goes close heading straight at the keeper though after Cameron Dummigan's dangerous cross in
Cork down to ten men! Forward Keating is shown a straight red for an off-the-camera stamp on Derry defender Mark Connolly- huge blow for the First Division side
Duffy easily looks the most lively player out there as he twists, turns and lashes another shot just wide
Back underway!
1-0 to Derry at half time, they've been on top but for now, they just have the one-goal buffer
The best and worst of Patching here as his silky footwork gets him into the penalty area where he then goes down easily under minor contact and is booked for simulation
Derry could be 2-0 up here. First, Patching fires in a zinger straight at Corcoran and Michael Duffy then lashes a shot against the outside of the post!
Cork settling down but Derry nonetheless are starting to get on top now
Will Patching slams it into the top corner! Ryan Graydon won the spot-kick after Cork goalkeeper Jimmy Corcoran tackled him down in a high ball tangle, Corcoran got booked for it
Penalty to Derry...
Ruari Keating and Patrick McEleney both go close for Cork and Derry respectively, promising start
Underway!
Cork's dangerman, Ruari Keating, also starts as both teams name strong sides for this Cup tie
Derry City name an unchanged starting lineup from last week's draw at Drogheda United. In-form forward, James Akintunde continues up front
Good evening everybody and welcome to FinalWhistle.ie's coverage of live FAI Cup action tonight. I'm Rory Morrow and I'll be keeping you updated on Derry City vs Cork City which kicks off at 7:45pm