Billy Dennehy delivers as Cork City close on top

Cork City 4 Drogheda United 1: A tremendous second half hat-trick from Billy Dennehy saw Cork City put an indifferent first-half performance behind them to move to within four points of leaders Dundalk at the top of the Airtricity League Premier Division with a 4-1 victory over Drogheda United at Turners Cross last night.

John Caulfield’s outfit had to do it the hard way after coming from a goal down at half-time as Drogheda finished the game with nine men.

“We were disappointing in the first half. It was tough after Friday. We rejigged a small bit at half-time. Billy’s goal was crucial,” said Caulfield last night “Billy’s deadly with those free kicks and Shep got another goal.