Dream debut for Steven Beattie as Cork City hit four

Longford Town 1 Cork City 4: Steven Beattie says he couldn’t have planned a better league debut for Cork City.

Dream debut for Steven Beattie as Cork City hit four

The 26-year-old winger, signed from Sligo Rovers a fortnight ago, scored the opening goal as John Caulfield’s side emphatically exorcised their Europa League disappointment with their biggest away win of the season at the City Calling Stadium on Saturday night.

The victory moves second-placed Cork to within six points of champions and Premier Division leaders Dundalk, whom they are scheduled to meet at Oriel Park on Sunday.

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