Welcome to the match between Cork county and Sligo Rovers

1'

Corner taken by Beacan Disney and cut out by the opposition.

4'

Dudley McCabe directed the ball to Grier Spearing, Grier Spearing latched onto the ball before Stu Ó Maol Aodha could reach it.

Grier Spearing attempted to lift the ball forward but Alphonso Mathewson did well to pick out and intercept that pass.

5'

Dudley McCabe played a perfect pass for Grier Spearing, Stu Ó Maol Aodha couldn't cut out the pass.

Grier Spearing tried to feed the high ball but The ball cannoned off Alphonso Mathewson.

6'

Dudley McCabe played a pinpoint pass to Grier Spearing, Grier Spearing trapped the ball nicely before Stu Ó Maol Aodha could cut it out.

Grier Spearing put a float cross past Alphonso Mathewson in to the near post.

Shane Elliot connected with a diving header for a goal, Sheard Bradley failed to head the ball clear.

Egbert Merricks was well positioned and untroubled by the shot.

8'

Poor corner kick delivered by Beacan Disney that went straight to the opposition.

10'

Forest Leon made good use of the scissors dribble. As Keshaun Holt lost his balance, Forest Leon dribbled past Keshaun Holt.

Forest Leon was pressed by Bryce Payne but he evaded the challenge and struck the ball from 20 yards toward the goal.

But it was well wide of the goal ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

11'

Grier Spearing whipped in the freekick. Grier Spearing got it all wrong sending the ball harmlessly over the bar.

12'

Ernest Fitzpatrick tried to feed the high ball but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Rickie Pope.

14'

Grier Spearing tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but his possession was lost through a tackle by Stu Ó Maol Aodha.

15'

Grier Spearing tried to knock a long ball forward but Stu Ó Maol Aodha made a great interception.

16'

Brodie Palmer directed the ball to Rickie Pope, Darwin Bancroft tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Rickie Pope laid it forward to Lenard Mullins, Lenard Mullins picked up on the ball before Ernest Fitzpatrick could reach it.

Lenard Mullins found a chance to score but he was under too much pressure from Beacan Disney .

18'

Brodie Palmer tried to take the ball past Darwin Bancroft but Darwin Bancroft succesfully won the ball from Brodie Palmer.

20'

Alphonso Mathewson moved the ball forward for Stu Ó Maol Aodha, Stu Ó Maol Aodha took possession of the ball before Dudley McCabe could reach it.

Stu Ó Maol Aodha had the chance to score from medium range but Grier Spearing gave him no space to manoeuvre.

21'

Forest Leon passed the ball to Ernest Fitzpatrick, Ernest Fitzpatrick latched onto the ball before Alphonso Mathewson could reach it.

Ernest Fitzpatrick tried to score from medium range but he was tackled by Rickie Pope.

22'

Forest Leon lost the ball to Keshaun Holt's block tackle before Forest Leon tried to pass the ball.

23'

Lance Kemp made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Keshaun Holt.

24'

The referee showed Dudley McCabe a yellow card.

Poor corner kick by Beacan Disney. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

25'

Brodie Palmer tried to twist past Darwin Bancroft but Darwin Bancroft block tackled Brodie Palmer.

26'

A high ball was delivered by Dudley McCabe,Stu Ó Maol Aodha missed his interception.

Hayden Morris won the aerial challenge against Darwin Bancroft and the ball was cleared.

27'

Lance Kemp shot a hopeful chance from long-range but Hayden Morris got himself between the ball and goal.

28'

Hayden Morris gave the corner straight to the opposition.

29'

Forest Leon played it past Keshaun Holt.

Forest Leon showed Bryce Payne a clean set of heels.

Forest Leon made space for himself and tried an optimistic effort at goal. Sheard Bradley failed to charge down the shot.

But Forest Leon's shot was well wide as the wind swept it away from the goal ... It was an epic miss.

30'

Grier Spearing played a perfect pass for Dudley McCabe, Dudley McCabe picked up on the ball before Alphonso Mathewson could cut it out.

Dudley McCabe sprinted past Stu Ó Maol Aodha.

Dudley McCabe delivered the ball in from wide, Alphonso Mathewson failed to intercept the pass.

Ronny Lee jumped above Hayden Morris, then hit the ball with his head toward the goal.

Egbert Merricks failed to stop the ball ... Ronny Lee scored the goal his performance deserved !!! ... The fans chanted Ronny Lee's name !

Cork county 1 - 0 Sligo Rovers

31'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Stu Ó Maol Aodha.

From long range, Alphonso Mathewson bent the ball towards goal but Grier Spearing scrambled the ball away.

32'

Dudley McCabe dribbled confidently past Keshaun Holt.

Dudley McCabe did his best to get the ball into the area but Bryce Payne found himself in the way of the ball.

33'

Ernest Fitzpatrick skipped past Rickie Pope.

Ernest Fitzpatrick fed the ball forward to Ronny Lee, Ronny Lee took possession of the ball before Brodie Palmer could intercept.

Ronny Lee played a pinpoint pass to Shane Elliot, Shane Elliot took possession of the ball before Sheard Bradley could cut it out.

Lobbed goalwards by Shane Elliot. Hayden Morris wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Egbert Merricks saved well and held the ball.

36'

Shane Elliot was shown a yellow card.

37'

Vince Ness knocked a long ball to Lance Kemp, Rickie Pope couldn't cut out the pass.

Lance Kemp found himself with plenty of time and hit a fierce shot. Hayden Morris approached too late to clear the danger.

Egbert Merricks wan't fast enough to make the save ... Lance Kemp finished a fine move. GOAL!!! ... He wheeled away in jubilation !

Cork county 2 - 0 Sligo Rovers

38'

Ernest Fitzpatrick stepped away from Rickie Pope and struck a long range piledriver!.

Egbert Merricks got up and punched the ball out of danger.

39'

Dudley McCabe tried a long range effort. Rickie Pope couldn't reach it.

The ball missed to the left of the goal ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

40'

Dudley McCabe tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Stu Ó Maol Aodha.

41'

Dudley McCabe tried to pass the ball forward but Stu Ó Maol Aodha cut it out easily.

42'

Bryce Payne tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Lance Kemp.

43'

Dudley McCabe fed the ball forward to Grier Spearing, Alphonso Mathewson couldn't reach it.

Grier Spearing played it confidently past Stu Ó Maol Aodha.

Grier Spearing was free of the last defender.

Grier Spearing got into a one on one situation with Egbert Merricks and aimed for the top corner but it hit the bar.

44'

Lance Kemp lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

45'

Yellow card shown to Rickie Pope.

Dudley McCabe made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but The ball came off Alphonso Mathewson.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The teams went in for their half-time break which Sligo Rovers were unfortunate to go in behind.Cork county maintained 65% of possession and 35% for Sligo Rovers. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Grier Spearing surged past Stu Ó Maol Aodha!.

Grier Spearing smashed the ball towards the top corner from 20 yards but Alphonso Mathewson cleared the ball.

47'

Dudley McCabe laid it forward to Grier Spearing, Grier Spearing took possession of the ball before Stu Ó Maol Aodha could intercept.

Grier Spearing lofted a nicely weighted ball over, Alphonso Mathewson failed to reach the ball.

Shane Elliot climbed above Hayden Morris, then had a header for a goal.

Egbert Merricks tried to save but he fumbled the ball! ... Shane Elliot scored. Super finish !!! ... He danced around the corner flag with his teammates !

Cork county 3 - 0 Sligo Rovers

48'

Pass by Forest Leon to Lance Kemp, Lance Kemp latched onto the ball before Bryce Payne could reach it.

Lance Kemp tried to get the cross in but Keshaun Holt cut it out.

50'

Brodie Palmer hit the ball forward to Rickie Pope, the ball was picked up by Rickie Pope before Ernest Fitzpatrick could cut it out.

Rickie Pope delivered the ball to Brodie Palmer, the ball was picked up by Brodie Palmer before Darwin Bancroft could intercept.

Brodie Palmer looked certain to score but Beacan Disney gave him no space .

51'

Beacan Disney tried to dribble past Bryce Payne but Bryce Payne robbed Beacan Disney.

54'

Ernest Fitzpatrick shot a knuckle shot from 30 yards. Brodie Palmer wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But Ernest Fitzpatrick sent it far too high ... It was a terrible miss.

55'

Darwin Bancroft hit it high to Shane Elliot, Rickie Pope couldn't cut out the pass.

Shane Elliot was able to make space and struck it at goal. Hayden Morris failed to block the shot.

Egbert Merricks saved and deflected the ball clear.

56'

Grier Spearing skipped easily past the challenge of Stu Ó Maol Aodha.

Grier Spearing blasted a banana shot from outside of the area. Alphonso Mathewson didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But Grier Spearing didn't connect properly and sent the ball wide ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

57'

Grier Spearing tried to get past Alphonso Mathewson but it failed.

59'

Alphonso Mathewson jinked past Grier Spearing.

Alphonso Mathewson tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Dudley McCabe.

60'

Ernest Fitzpatrick twisted past Keshaun Holt.

Ernest Fitzpatrick tried to score from medium range but Bryce Payne made an crucial challenge!.

61'

Dudley McCabe played a lovely ball for Grier Spearing, Grier Spearing picked up on the ball before Stu Ó Maol Aodha could intercept.

Grier Spearing was pressed by Alphonso Mathewson but he evaded the challenge and hit it hard with the outside of his foot from 20 yards.

But it was well wide of the goal ... It was a poor effort from Grier Spearing. He was lacking match sharpness.

62'

Dudley McCabe jinked confidently past Stu Ó Maol Aodha.

Dudley McCabe skipped easily past the challenge of Alphonso Mathewson.

Dudley McCabe was in a dangerous position !.

Dudley McCabe was one on one with Egbert Merricks, faked a shot then cut the keeper in a different direction, and was left with a simple finish. Super Finish !!!

Cork county 4 - 0 Sligo Rovers

64'

Lance Kemp chipped the ball into the penalty area towards Forest Leon, Forest Leon controlled the ball when bringing it down before Brodie Palmer could intercept.

Forest Leon shot with a bicycle kick. Hayden Morris approached too late to tackle him.

But Forest Leon put it well wide ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

65'

Ernest Fitzpatrick sent the ball flying towards goal from 40 yards. Rickie Pope couldn't reach it.

Saved in style by Egbert Merricks !.

66'

Ernest Fitzpatrick sprinted past Rickie Pope.

Ernest Fitzpatrick tried to skip past the challenge of Brodie Palmer but Brodie Palmer succesfully won the ball from Ernest Fitzpatrick.

67'

Forest Leon tried to play it past Keshaun Holt but Keshaun Holt nicked the ball from the toes of Forest Leon.

68'

Darwin Bancroft attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but Rickie Pope made it first to the ball and intercepted.

69'

Ernest Fitzpatrick hit the ball from long range. Rickie Pope didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Egbert Merricks blocked the shot.

70'

Forest Leon played the ball long looking for a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Keshaun Holt.

72'

Stu Ó Maol Aodha tried to sprint past Dudley McCabe but Dudley McCabe dispossessed Stu Ó Maol Aodha.

75'

Ernest Fitzpatrick shot a knuckle shot from 30 yards. Brodie Palmer wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But Ernest Fitzpatrick didn't connect properly and sent the ball wide ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

76'

Ernest Fitzpatrick delivered the ball past Rickie Pope to Darwin Bancroft.

Darwin Bancroft fired off a long shot but Brodie Palmer threw himself in front of the shot.

77'

Ernest Fitzpatrick jinked confidently past Rickie Pope.

Ernest Fitzpatrick dribbled past Brodie Palmer.

Ernest Fitzpatrick twisted past Rickie Pope.

Ernest Fitzpatrick played the ball to Darwin Bancroft's feet, Darwin Bancroft took possession of the ball before Sheard Bradley could reach it.

Darwin Bancroft took a shot! but the shot cannoned off Hayden Morris.

78'

Brodie Palmer block tackled Ernest Fitzpatrick before Ernest Fitzpatrick attempted to fire off a shot from long range.

79'

Dudley McCabe tried his luck with a long range chip. Brodie Palmer couldn't reach it.

Denied by Egbert Merricks.

81'

Darwin Bancroft could not stop a confident Brodie Palmer going past him.

Brodie Palmer tried to play it past Ernest Fitzpatrick but Ernest Fitzpatrick robbed Brodie Palmer.

82'

Ernest Fitzpatrick escaped from the challenge of Brodie Palmer and shot a knuckle shot from 30 yards.

Egbert Merricks made a fingertip save to divert the ball over.

83'

Dudley McCabe failed in his attempt to dribble past Stu Ó Maol Aodha.

86'

Rickie Pope blocked Darwin Bancroft in a good, clean tackle before Darwin Bancroft could pass the ball.

87'

Darwin Bancroft faked a pass then cut Brodie Palmer in a different direction.

Grier Spearing picked up Darwin Bancroft's excellent ball, Rickie Pope missed his interception.

Grier Spearing had an effort at goal. Hayden Morris didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Grier Spearing sent the ball high and wide of the goal ... He should have hit the target at least.

88'

Forest Leon was shown a yellow card.

90'

Ronny Lee took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

91'

Forest Leon's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

92'

Brodie Palmer tried to take the ball past Ernest Fitzpatrick but Ernest Fitzpatrick blocked Brodie Palmer.

93'

Pass by Bryce Payne to Brodie Palmer, Brodie Palmer trapped the ball nicely before Ernest Fitzpatrick could reach it.

Brodie Palmer tried a banana shot from distance!. Darwin Bancroft wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But Brodie Palmer put it wide of the goal ... It was a wasted opportunity.

End Match Cork county 4 - 0 Sligo Rovers