Cork City looking to seal first title in 12 years on Friday 13th

Cork City 1 - Dundalk 1: Cork City were just three minutes away from their first title in 12 years last night but, frustratingly for the home side, a Robbie Benson goal — cancelling out a first half Brian Gartland own goal — smashed and grabbed the point for Dundalk which was enough to prevent the trophy officially changing hands at Turner’s Cross.

So the wait goes on a bit longer for City despite a hugely dominant performance against the reigning champions which was, in truth, worthy of so much more than a share of the spoils. But it’s the result which always tells the only tale that really counts and this 1-1 draw means that, barring Dundalk slipping up against Finn Harps on Saturday week, City’s next chance to claim the title will be away to Bohemians on — of all days — Friday October 13, after their game against Derry City, originally scheduled for October 7, was moved to Monday, October 16 because of international call-ups.

Kieran Sadlier, who was probably Cork’s brightest spark in the defeat to Limerick, joined Greg Bolger and Robbie Williams on the bench as skipper Alan Bennett, Garry Buckley and Conor McCormack returned for the visit of the reigning champions.