Saints’ Byrne preys on City
In a topsy-turvy match of contrasting styles, the visitors had taken an early lead only to have it overturned by two Pats goals in the second half. But when substitute Rob Lehane levelled for City in the 81st minute, John Caulfield’s men seemed to have earned a share of the spoils, only for Conan Byrne to nab his second of the night 10 minutes later to secure the three points for the defending champions.
After last week’s trouncing away to Dundalk, which brought their unbeaten league record to a shuddering half, this was set to be a test of character as much as quality for Cork City, the priority for the visitors to Inchicore to ensure the wheels at least stayed on this time. Among supporters who’d travelled up to Dublin for the game, the pre-match consensus had been that they’d happily settle for a stabilising point.
