Sullivan serves up repeat

It was a happy case of déjà vu for Cork City last night, as they returned to the scene of their First Division title win last season and, with an identical scoreline — and a near identical winning goal — this time secured just the second victory of their Premier Division campaign.

Shels more than played their part in another compelling game between these two sides but Vinny Sullivan’s brace made the crucial difference for Cork.

With John Dunleavy out injured, Colin Healy slotted in at right-back for Cork while Shels, without the suspended Stephen Paisley, had Andy Boyle alongside Ian Ryan at the heart of their defence. But it was the visitors’ rearguard which was first to be tested, Philip Gorman getting in a strong shot which Cork keeper Mark McNulty batted away.