John Caulfield delights as Cork City off to Euro flyer

LEVADIA TALLINN 0 - 2 CORK CITY: John Caulfield hailed his side’s clinical away performance as their two-goal Europa League first qualifying round first leg win in Estonia last night leaves the second leg close to a formality.

Garry Buckley’s first-half goal and Steven Beattie’s brilliant strike late on gave the SSE Airtricity League leaders a priceless advantage at the picturesque Rannastaadion in Parnu last night. The win leaves City in an enviable position heading into next week’s return at Turner’s Cross.

“I honestly don’t see Levadia getting three goals against us at Turner’s Cross given our own superb defensive record there,” said Caulfield. “Having said that, we will respect our Estonian opponents. We have only conceded 10 goals at home in the league and that’s a remarkable record.