Gaynor’s stunning strike fires City

UCD 0 Cork City 4

UCD had been awkward opponents for City on two occasions this season and John Caulfield had urged caution before the game. But the hosts were simply outclassed. Further goals from Billy Dennehy and two from Garry Buckley sealed the win and it could have been more, even if it might be a bit late to start working on goal difference. With a much inferior record in that regard to Dundalk and with a potential final game league decider at Oriel Park, City must hope their closest rivals drop points before then. The sides are currently level after Dundalk got the expected win in Athlone and Stephen Kenny’s side have the chance to move three points clear again when they host Shamrock Rovers on Monday.

Since losing to Dundalk at the start of August, City’s only dropped points had come in games against Bray Wanderers and Athlone Town, who occupy two of the other three bottom places with last night’s opponents.