Cork City in the driving seat in Belfast for win against Linfield

Linfield 0, Cork 1: A good night for Cork City in Belfast, but it could have been better.

Sweden’s BK Hacken await John Caulfield’s side in the second qualifying round of the Europa League if the SSE Airtricity League side can complete the job in the second leg against their Irish League opponents in Turner’s Cross next week.

In truth, the tie should be over as it is. City were, as expected, much the better side for a variety of reasons and the solitary goal — claimed by Sean Maguire from the penalty spot — was a poor enough return for the visitors, given the dominance they enjoyed in possession, territory, and opportunities.