O’Flynn goal gives City first win in five games

Cork City 1 Shamrock Rovers 0

O’Flynn’s headed goal in the 65th minute was a glorious reward for Cork who were forced to play with 10 men from the 36th minute after the dismissal of Alan Bennett. The centre-back was shown the red card when he hand-tripped Glen Fitzpatrick as the Rovers player burst clear of the defence and seemed about to score.

It was a hugely disappointing setback for Bennett who has endured an extraordinary run of ill-luck in recent matches. Yet, out of adversity, Cork found the courage and determination to contain Rovers and the energy to deny them a single worthwhile scoring opportunity throughout a long and exhausting second half.