Sligo stage second-half comeback to break Cork City hearts and push club closer to drop

This was the first time in Ger Nash’s reign that his team scored more than once but all the 2-0 lead triggered was a capitulation in keeping with their failings.

Sligo Rovers' Ryan O'Kane scores the winner to break Cork City hearts. Pic: Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Premier Division: Cork City 2 (McLaughlin 7’, Maguire 56’) Sligo Rovers 3 (Elding 60’, McClean 79’, O’Kane 89’)

An hour constituting Cork City’s best performance of the season was followed by a half hour characteristic of the reasons they’re staring relegation in the face.