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Date Time League Season
17 March 2023 5:00 pm LOI Men's Premier Division 2023

Match Report

Impressive Shels put Cork to the sword

Cork City’s 12-year winless run against Shelbourne continues as goals in either half ensured a deserved 2-0 win for Damien Duff’s side.

The visitors set their stall out from the get go, controlling possession and the pace of the game with their high press forcing Cork to go long regularly and struggling to create chances.

Another big issue for City this season has been set-pieces which was evident again in 11th minute Josh Honohan headed into his own net after the hosts failed to deal with a corner.

Cork’s best chance of the half came two minutes from the break when Ruairí Keating’s lay off set up Barry Coffey. Unfortunately for the former Celtic player, his shot went just over the bar to keep it 1-0 to Shels’ at the break.

To compound City’s first half, they also lost Matt Healy to a groin injury which could rule him out of the upcoming International Under-21s game at Turners Cross.

The visitors picked up where they left off after the interval and doubled their lead in the 51st minute when Jack Moylan neatly tucked home into the bottom right-hand corner from just inside the box.

The goal saw Cork begin to push harder for a way back into the game and could have had a penalty when Ruairí Keating went down after Shane Griffin’s challenge.

Ethan Varian also came close from close range on the hour mark but chances were few and far between in a game which Shels’ were always in control of.

Another clean sheet for Duff’s troops while City will hope they don’t come to regret last week’s four dropped points as the season continues.

Cork City

20Jimmy Corcoran Goalkeeper
6Ally Gilchrist Defender
28Jonas Hakkinen Defender
18Joshua Honohan Defender 11'
4Cian Coleman Midfielder
5Matt Healy 16 Midfielder
10Barry Coffey 30 Midfielder 45+1'
9Ruairi Keating Forward
11Cian Bargary 2 Forward
17Darragh Crowley Forward
21Ethon Varian 7 Forward
2Gordon Walker 11 Defender
7Babatunde Owolabi 21 Forward
14Albin Winbo Midfielder
16Daniel Krezic 5 Midfielder
22John O’Donovan Defender
24Cian Murphy Forward
26Aaron Mannix Goalkeeper
30Joe O’Brien-Whitmarsh 10 Midfielder

Shelbourne

1Conor Kearns Goalkeeper
2John Ross Wilson Defender
5Shane Griffin 32 Defender
13Tyreke Wilson Defender
23Luke Byrne Defender
37Kian Leavy 15 Midfielder
10Jack Moylan Midfielder 51'
21Gavin Molloy Midfielder 88'
11Matty Smith Forward 36'
27Evan Caffrey Forward
17Shane Farrell 7 Forward
4Andrew Quinn Defender
7Brian McManus 17 Midfielder
15Kyle Robinson 37 Forward 90+4'
19Scott Van Der Sluis Goalkeeper
25Daithi Folan Goalkeeper
26Gbemi Arubi Forward
32Kameron Ledwidge 5 Defender
  • Full time at Turners Cross. A very impressive performance from Shelbourne who cruise to a 2-0 win. City struggled from set pieces once again and barely created a handful of chances.

  • 90'

    Yellow for Robinson for a clumsy challenge on Crowley.

  • 90'

    Four additional minutes to be played at the end of the game.

  • 90'

    City free kick from just outside the box but Keating's shot hits the wall.

  • 81'

    Gordon Walker and Joe O'Brien Whitmarsh are on for Barry Coffey and Cian Bargary.

  • 76'

    Sub for Shels as former City player Shane Griffin goes off for Cameron Ledwidge.

  • 74'

    City trying to push the initiative but Shels are very well drilled inside their own box. Cork's final product is jut not quite there at the moment.

  • 72'

    Tunde Owolabi is on for Varian for City.

  • 65'

    Cian Leavey is off for Kyle Robinson for Shels.

  • 65'

    Cian Leavey is off for Kyle Robinson for Shels.

  • 59'

    Good chance for City from Bargary's long throw but Kearns denies Varian from close range.

  • 55'

    Matt Healy has been struggling with is groin in the last few minutes. He goes for Daniel Krescic.

  • 53'

    Appeals for City penalty as Keating goes down. Definitely a case to be made as Shane Griffin didn't appear to get anything on the ball.

  • 51'

    2-0 Shels. Jack Moylan given acres of space and he neatly finishes into the bottom right hand corner from just outside the box.

  • Back underway.

  • Half time and its advantage Shels at the break who are full value for their 1-0 lead.

  • 45'

    Shouts for a penalty from Coffey but instead he gets booked for diving.

  • 43'

    Best chance for City in the first half so far, a great touch by Keating who lays it off to Coffey whose shot goes just over the bar.

  • 36'

    Matty Smith is booked for a clumsy challenge on Barry Coffey.

  • 31'

    City are having to resort to a long ball too often due to the high press employed by the visitors. Ruairi Keating is marked by three players at all times.

  • 25'

    Corner from City which is taken by Matt Healy but Ethan Varian's header goes harmlessly wide.

  • 22'

    Not much happening at the moment as both sides looking to control possession. Atmopsphere is a bit flat since since the goal.

  • 13'

    Sub for Shels as the injured Shane Farrell goes off with Brian McManus on in his place.

  • 13'

    First chance for City as Coffey shoots straight at Conor Kearns.

  • 11'

    Another goal conceded by Cork from a set piece. Shels swing in a corner which Josh Honohan heads into his own net. 1-0 Shels.

  • 7'

    Shels hit the bar, a speculative effort from McCafrey, that came out of nowhere.

  • 6'

    Shels controlling possession so far although they haven't been able to turn it into a chance.

  • 1'

    Underway.

  • Teams are out onto the pitch

  • Hello and welcome to live updates of Cork City v Shelbourne. Kick off at Turners Cross is at 5 with team news on the way.

Past Meetings

(Round 1)
6 - 0
LOI Women's Premier Division
Tolka Park

Shelbourne FC 6-0 Cork City FC

(Round 24)
2 - 1
LOI Women's Premier Division
Tolka Park

Shelbourne 2-1 Cork City

(Round 12)
0 - 4
LOI Women's Premier Division
Turner's Cross

Cork City v Shelbourne

(Round 4)
7 - 0
LOI Women's Premier Division
Tolka Park

Shelbourne v Cork City

(Series 22)
0 - 2
LOI Men's First Division
Turner's Cross

Cork City v Shelbourne

(Quarter Final)
1 - 0
FAI Women's Cup
Tolka Park

Shelbourne v Cork City

(Series 20)
1 - 3
LOI Women's Premier Division
Turner's Cross

Cork City v Shelbourne

(Series 11)
1 - 0
LOI Women's Premier Division
Tolka Park

Shelbourne v Cork City

(Series 13)
2 - 1
LOI Men's First Division
Tolka Park

Shelbourne v Cork City

(Series 4)
1 - 3
LOI Men's First Division
Turner's Cross

Cork City v Shelbourne

(Series 2)
0 - 3
LOI Women's Premier Division
Turner's Cross

Cork City v Shelbourne

(Series 3 - Group 1)
4 - 0
LOI Women's Premier Division
Tolka Park

Shelbourne v Cork City

(Series 10)
1 - 1
LOI Men's Premier Division
Tolka Park

Shelbourne v Cork City

(Series 1)
3 - 1
LOI Women's Premier Division
Tolka Park

Shelbourne v Cork City

(Series 1)
0 - 1
LOI Men's Premier Division
Turner's Cross

Cork City v Shelbourne

(Round 17)
0 - 4
LOI Women's Premier Division
Turner's Cross

Cork City v Shelbourne

(Round 12)
5 - 0
LOI Women's Premier Division
Tolka Park

Shelbourne v Cork City

(Round 7)
2 - 7
LOI Women's Premier Division
Turner's Cross

Cork City v Shelbourne

(Round 19)
2 - 0
LOI Women's Premier Division
Tolka Park

Shelbourne v Cork City

(Round 11)
1 - 2
LOI Women's Premier Division
Turner's Cross

Cork City v Shelbourne

(Round 4)
4 - 0
LOI Women's Premier Division
Tolka Park

Shelbourne v Cork City

2 - 1
LOI Women's Premier Division
Tolka Park

Shelbourne v Cork City

2 - 4
LOI Women's Premier Division
Turner's Cross

Cork City v Shelbourne

1 - 1
LOI Women's Premier Division
Tolka Park

Shelbourne v Cork City

4 - 1
LOI Women's Premier Division
Tolka Park

Shelbourne v Cork City

0 - 3
LOI Women's Premier Division
Turner's Cross

Cork City v Shelbourne

5 - 1
LOI Women's Premier Division
Tolka Park

Shelbourne v Cork City

1 - 3
LOI Women's Premier Division
Turner's Cross

Cork City v Shelbourne

Ground

Turner's Cross
Beaufort Park, Turner\'s Cross C, Cork, County Cork, Munster, T12 E3H5, Ireland

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