City’s second-half surge shatters Rovers

Cork City 1 Shamrock Rovers 0

Cork took inspiration from a goal by Kevin Doyle following a penalty kick in the 61st minute to inject energy and initiative into their play that had been sadly lacking before then.

They gave an overworked Rovers’ defence a torrid time with the athletic Doyle setting the standard at centre-forward and Liam Kearney, Billy Woods, George O’Callaghan and substitute Denis Behan responding well.