Kenny fury at referee as Cork leapfrog Derry

STEPHEN KENNY was left to rue what he described as an “outrageous” penalty decision that sent Cork City on their way to a vital victory in the race for a Europa League spot at Turner’s Cross last night.

The Leesiders leapfrogged Derry into third in the League of Ireland Premier Division as early strikes including that Faz Kuduzovic spot kick and a second from Billy Dennehy compounded the misery for the depleted Candystripes who are beset by issues with player wages.

In the 18th minute of a game that required two pre-match pitch inspections before being allowed to go ahead, Kuduzovic set in motion the move that would eventually lead to that controversial penalty. He shared a one-two with left winger Billy Dennehy who then carried to the endline before pulling the ball back to Silagailis. The Latvian went down a little too easily under the challenge of James McLean and, much to Kenny’s obvious dismay, referee Richie Winter pointed to the spot.