City squander two goal lead as Athlone take the win

MIDDLE MEN: Ally Gilchrist, Cork City in action against Patrick Hickey, Athlone Town in the SSE Airtricity League First Division at Athlone Town Stadium. Pic: Ray Ryan

ATHLONE TOWN 3 (Gary Armstrong 19, Noah van Geenen 69, Aaron Connolly 87) CORK CITY 2 (Dylan McGlade 5, Barry Coffey 16)

A night that began with Cork City receiving a guard of honour ended with them squandering a 2-0 goal lead to suffer only their fourth league defeat of the season.