Despite failing to hold onto their lead Cork City will be pleased with their point against Shelbourne at Tolka Park on Friday night.
City went ahead early in the second half through Ruairi Keating but were pegged back in the 71st minute when Evan Caffrey levelled. The City goal lived a charmed life for the final 20 minutes, but some excellent defending as well as a bit of luck ensured the Rebel Army earned their first point on the road this season.
For 65 minutes of the game, Tim Clancy’s men matched the champions but Shels upped the tempo and it was a difficult final 25 minutes for the visitors.
City made one change from the side that drew with Sligo Rovers in their last outing…