Heartbreaking defeat leaves Cork City frustrated in Cyprus

AEK Larnaca 1 - 0 Cork City (AEK win 2-0 on agg.): Cork City boss John Caulfield had to accept a heartbreaking defeat and Europa League exit in the heat and humidity of Larnaca in Cyprus last night.

Another AEK goal against the run of play proved to be the fatal blow for the Leesiders in what was the Cypriots’ first European game at their brand new 7,400-seater AEK Arena, built next to the old national stadium.

“Over the two legs we didn’t play as well as we did last year against Genk but, having said that, it was a frustrating night for us though and we certainly should have had a penalty in the second half,” said Caulfield.