The performance was more industrious than inspirational but Cork City continued their incredible start to the season, marching to the EA Sports Cup semi-finals with a deserved win at Turner’s Cross yesterday.

Hot shot Sean Maguire with his seventh and eighth goals of the season eased Cork City six points clear at the top of the Premier Division with a lucky 2-1 away win over Shamrock Rovers at a wet and windy Tallaght Stadium.

Cork City boss John Caulfield has put the finishing touches to his squad to challenge for the League of Ireland title with confirmation of two new signings ahead of today’s transfer deadline.

Cobh Ramblers 1 Cork City 3: Cork City made it three wins from four games in pre-season with a comfortable 3-1 victory against Cobh Ramblers at a sodden St Colman’s Park last night.

Dover Athletic 0 Crystal Palace 4