Lively Cork hold Shels

SHELBOURNE were obliged to come from behind against Cork City to maintain their lead in the First Division, although the Leesiders had the consolation of leaving Tolka Park with their unbeaten record intact.

Indeed, but for some less than clinical finishing in the game’s final quarter, the visitors would not have been flattered by a victory which would have seen them top of the table this morning.

As it stands, however, both clubs remain firmly on course, with last night’s quality action giving every reason to believe that, when they meet here again on the last night of the campaign on October 29, it will be with a return to the top-flight very much on the agenda for these former giants of the Irish game.