Keating's clinical hat-trick keeps Sligo within reach of City

Striker takes his tally to 11 for the season as hosts comprehensively see off relegation rivals to raise hopes of survival 

SPOT ON: Cork’s former Sligo striker Ruairi Keating scores a crucial penalty. Pic: INPHO/Ken Sutton

Cork City 3 Sligo Rovers 0 

Ruairí Keating’s hat-trick handed Cork City a lifeline as they hauled themselves back within spitting distance of Sligo Rovers in the battle to avoid a relegation play-off.