Full time as City run out 3-0 victors over Sligo thanks to a Ruairi Keating hat trick that also cuts the gap between the sides to three points in the table.

Double City sub as Tunde Owolabi, Cian Murphy come on for Ruairí Keating, Jaze Kabila

Sub for Sligo as Karl O\'Sullivan comes on for Hartmann.

Keating gets his hat trick to surely seal the points for Cork.

Keating nearly gets his hat trick after evading the Sligo defence but Walsh does well to deny him.

Keating doubles City's lead with a clinical finish to make it 2-0.

Sub for Sligo as Johan Brannefalk comes on for Liivak

Keating proving to be a thorn in Sligo's side tonight, repeatedly drawing fouls and making audacious runs.

Good play from Bolger and Hutchinson who link up well before finding Hartmann who forces a good save out of Byrne.

Back underway.

Half time with Keating's penalty the difference as City lead 1-0.

Claims from the Sligo players for a penalty but the referee says Hutchinson dived and is booked.

Radosavljevic has to go off injured with Robbie Burton on in his place for Sligo.

Custovic is forced off for City through injury with Gordon Walker coming on in his place.

At the other end of the field, Walsh makes an excellent save to deny Honohan's header from a Worman free kick.

The Bit O'Red have tried to apply some pressure in the last few minutes with a series of corners coming and going.

Keating scores, 1-0 City.

Penalty for City, Keating is going to be the man to step up....

City's Aaron Bolger booked for a clumsy challenge on Hartmann.

Martelo does really well for Sligo showing great feet to turn away from the City defence with the move eventually ending up in the feet of Garry Buckley whose shot goes wide.

It's been a game short on chances so far it has to be said with both sides looking tentative in possession.

John Mahon is booked for Sligo for a challenge 30 yards out from goal.

Early pressure from Sligo but City manage to weather the storm.

Underway

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