Pat’s fightback stuns champs

St Patrick’s Athletic 4, Cork City 2... Newly-crowned champions Cork City allowed a two-goal advantage slip at Inchicore last night as St Patrick’s Athletic staged a stunning comeback to boost their hopes of avoiding a first-ever relegation.

While City sped into the lead through goals from Ryan Delaney and Kieran Sadlier, defensive deficiencies resurfaced and Pat’s capitalised on a rousing night of action.

Goals by Jordi Balk and Billy Dennehy restored parity by the break before captain Ian Bermingham and Kurtis Byrne completed the job.