Cork City face Harps game with high hopes

Cork City will be hoping to reach the last eight of the FAI Cup this evening when they face Premier Division bottom side Finn Harps at Turner’s Cross.

Cork City will be hoping to reach the last eight of the FAI Cup this evening when they face Premier Division bottom side Finn Harps at Turner’s Cross.

With Alan Bennett (hamstring) definitely ruled out and Greg O’Halloran also suffering with a hamstring problem, Derek Coughlan is likely to start in defence with Roy O’Donovan slotting into the midfield.

Finn Harps are at full strength and are likely to adopt a cautious 4-5-1 system with Kevin McHugh playing as a lone striker.

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