Fiacre Kelleher embraces 'David vs Goliath' FAI Cup final as Cork City chase shock

Cork City captain Fiacre Kelleher admits his side face a huge challenge against Shamrock Rovers in Sunday’s FAI Cup final, but believes the underdogs can summon one last performance to restore pride after a difficult season.

Cork City captain Fiacre Kelleher said everything "means a bit more to me personally" since deciding to join his hometown club. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Expecting a team that failed to win any of their away games in the league to fillet the best in the country in their home county represents the uphill task facing Cork City.

Going an entire campaign without winning on the road in 18 attempts goes a long way to explaining why Cork City were adrift at the foot of the table by the autumn.