Late O’Callaghan penalty hands City win

Longford Town 0 Cork City 1

Longford enjoyed the lion’s share of early possession. Alan Kirby thought he had put the home side in front after 11 minutes but his fiercely struck shot was somehow cleared by former Longford player Greg O’Halloran.

Derek Coughlan headed wide for Cork two minutes later and the enthusiastic midweek crowd in Flancare Park had to wait a further 22 minutes for the game’s next opening.