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RTÉ News
14 hours ago
- Sport
- RTÉ News
St Patrick's Athletic's toothless attack all too evident in draw with Cork City
It took 22 attempts, but Cork City finally secured a long-awaited first clean sheet of the season in a 0-0 draw against St Patrick's Athletic. It proved another acrimonious night in front of 2,276 fans at Turner's Cross, but Bohemians lifted the mood by snatching a late draw from Sligo Rovers. While they sit rooted to the foot of the table, the Leesiders remain four points adrift of Rovers, rather than six. If it proves to be Tein Troost's final game as City keeper, he at least signed off with a first shut-out. However, for two teams desperately in need of a victory, this was a disappointing draw. City's winless streak extended to 11 games. They haven't beaten Pat's in 16 attempts, dating back to May 2018. Meanwhile, Pat's haven't won in their last five outings, as they remain sixth. Indeed, Stephen Kenny's men have netted just once in that stretch. The best chance fell to Kitt Nelson on the stroke of half-time, who steered over the bar. City had the better of the second half, but couldn't capitalise. Ger Nash called for unity in his pre-match programme notes after the supporter unrest that marred their Drogheda United draw. But play was briefly paused midway through the first half as objects were thrown from the Shed End amid a plume of black smoke. Fans chanted in opposition to the club ownership as a banner was unfurled: 'Sold the dream, living a nightmare'. Striker Djenairo Daniels helped to clear the debris as he remonstrated with supporters. The City squad will look quite different once the summer transfer window opens on Tuesday. Reports have indicated that goalkeeper Troost and Rio Shipston won't extend their loan deals. Top scorer Daniels dropped to the bench as his future looks to lie elsewhere. Premier League-linked Cathal O'Sullivan remained among the subs for the second consecutive game. However, Preston North End recruit Nelson has extended his loan deal to the end of the season. In addition, Fiacre Kelleher, Rory Feely, and Charlie Lutz will join on July 1. Kenny backed up his positive impression of Pat's defeat to Derry City by retaining the same team. City started the better. Seán Hoare came up with a vital intervention to prevent a Seani Maguire chance after good work by Greg Bolger and Milan Mbeng. Seán Murray had four first-half efforts, including a couple of set-piece headers. None found the target. For all their possession, Pat's didn't threaten until the midway point. Mason Melia flashed a header over from Brandon Kavanagh's free-kick. Then, Zack Elbouzedi drove across the box to curl a left-footed effort inches past the post. The winger couldn't sort his feet out for another major opening as Simon Power limped off. The best chance fell for City just before the break. From a defensive throw-in, Maguire outmuscled Kavanagh and squared for Nelson. The loanee couldn't believe his finish as he fired over. A bright start to the second half lifted the home crowd. But the final pass kept letting City down. Nash called on Daniels and O'Sullivan to break the stalemate. They led the press as City began to squeeze Pat's. Hoare came up with another vital clearance from Maguire's driven ball. Then, from a dangerous free-kick, Bolger knocked the ball past Joseph Anang only for Maguire's effort to be blocked by Axel Sjoberg and scrambled to safety. In an anxious finish, Troost came up with a fingertip save to deny Kavanagh, while Aidan Keena rifled over. At the other end, O'Sullivan's flick flew too high. Cork City: Tein Troost; Darragh Crowley, Freddie Anderson, Charlie Lyons; Milan Mbeng, Seán Murray (Evan McLaughlin 65), Greg Bolger (Rio Shipston 74), Matthew Kiernan (Josh Fitzpatrick 74); Alex Nolan (Djenairo Daniels 57), Kitt Nelson (Cathal O'Sullivan 57); Seani Maguire. St Patrick's Athletic: Joseph Anang; Axel Sjoberg, Joe Redmond, Seán Hoare, Jay McClelland; Jamie Lennon, Barry Baggley (Kian Leavy 75); Zack Elbouzedi (Chris Forrester 75), Brandon Kavanagh, Simon Power (Jake Mulraney 35); Mason Melia (Aidan Keena 67).
Irish Examiner
15 hours ago
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Cork City claim first clean sheet of season in St Pat's stalemate
Premier Division: Cork City 0 St Patrick's Athletic 0 It took 22 attempts, but Cork City finally secured a long-awaited first clean sheet of the season in a scoreless draw against St Pat's. It proved another acrimonious night in front of 2,276 fans at Turner's Cross, but Bohemians lifted the mood by swiping a late draw from Sligo Rovers. While they sit rooted to the foot of the table, the Leesiders remain four points adrift of Rovers, rather than six. If it proves to be Tein Troost's final game as City keeper, he at least signed off with a first shut-out. However, for two teams desperately in need of a victory, this was a disappointing draw. City's winless streak extended to 11 games. They haven't beaten Pat's in 16 attempts, dating back to May 2018. Meanwhile, Pat's haven't won in their last five outings as they remain sixth. Indeed, Stephen Kenny's men have netted just once in that stretch. The best chance fell to Kitt Nelson on the stroke of half-time, who steered over the bar. City had the better of the second half, but couldn't capitalise. Ger Nash called for unity in his pre-match programme notes after the supporter unrest that mired their Drogheda United draw. But play was briefly paused midway through the first half as objects were thrown from the Shed End amid a plume of black smoke. Fans chanted in opposition to the club ownership as a banner was unfurled: 'Sold the dream, living a nightmare'. Striker Djenairo Daniels helped to clear the debris as he remonstrated with supporters. The City squad will look quite different once the summer transfer window opens on Tuesday. Reports have indicated that goalkeeper Troost and Rio Shipston won't extend their loan deals. Top-scorer Daniels dropped to the bench as his future looks to lie elsewhere. Premier League-linked Cathal O'Sullivan remained among the subs for the second consecutive game. However, Preston North End recruit Nelson has extended his loan deal to the end of the season. In addition, Fiacre Kelleher, Rory Feely, and Charlie Lutz will join on July 1st. Kenny backed up his positive impression of Pat's defeat to Derry City by retaining the same team. City started the better. Seán Hoare came up with a vital intervention to prevent a Seani Maguire chance after good work by Greg Bolger and Milan Mbeng. Seán Murray had four first-half efforts, including a couple of set-piece headers. None found the target. For all their possession, Pat's didn't threaten until the midway point. Mason Melia flashed a header over from Brandon Kavanagh's free-kick. Then, Zack Elbouzedi drove across the box to curl a left-footed effort inches past the post. The winger couldn't sort his feet out for another major opening as Simon Power limped off. The best chance fell for City just before the break. From a defensive throw-in, Maguire outmuscled Kavanagh and squared for Nelson. The loanee couldn't believe his finish as he fired over. A bright start to the second half lifted the home crowd. But the final pass kept letting City down. Nash called on Daniels and O'Sullivan to break the stalemate. They led the press as City began to squeeze Pat's. Hoare came up with another vital clearance from Maguire's driven ball. Then, from a dangerous free-kick, Bolger knocked the ball past Joseph Anang only for Maguire's effort to be blocked by Axel Sjoberg and scrambled to safety. In an anxious finish, Troost came up with a fingertip save to deny Kavanagh, while Aidan Keena rifled over. At the other end, O'Sullivan's flick flew too high. CORK CITY: Troost; Crowley, Anderson, Lyons; Mbeng, S Murray (McLaughlin 65), Bolger (Shipston 74), Kiernan (Fitzpatrick 74); Nolan (Daniels 57), Nelson (O'Sullivan 57); Maguire. ST PAT'S: Anang; Sjoberg, Redmond, Hoare, McClelland; Lennon, Baggley (Leavy 75); Elbouzedi (Forrester 75), Kavanagh, Power (Mulraney 35); Melia (Keena 67). Referee: M Lynch (Galway).
The 42
13-06-2025
- Sport
- The 42
Run from halfway and finish from Meekison has Bohs sitting pretty in second
Cork City 0 Bohemians 2 SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division BOHEMIAN'S CHARGE UP the Premier Division table continued by cruising to a comfortable victory away to Cork City. First-half goals from Archie Meekison and Dayle Rooney saw the Gypsies move above Drogheda United into second. They remain six points adrift of Shamrock Rovers. Dunfermline United manager Neil Lennon and Chesterfield chief Paul Cook watched on among the 3,215 crowd at Turner's Cross. The home supporters weren't happy as they greeted the full-time whistle with a chorus of boos. The hosts looked like they were still on a mid-season break as their winless run extended to eight games. They remain one point above bottom side Sligo Rovers, who have a game in hand. Ger Nash broke new ground as, for the first time this season, City named an unchanged side. There were changes on the bench, though. After 17 years in England, David Meyler had his homecoming as Nash's new assistant manager. Meanwhile, club stalwart Mark McNulty slotted in as goalkeeping coach. Alan Reynolds opted for one change as Leigh Kavanagh replaced Rob Cornwall in defence. Advertisement The Bohs boss felt his side had, 'something to prove against Cork,' after their late defeat at the Cross in February. They accomplished that mission by stretching their good form to eight wins in 10 games. Departing Crystal Palace loanee Seán Grehan and Kavanagh were dominant at the back. Kavanagh's diagonal ball created the first chance for Meekison. The Scottish winger had all the time in the world to pick his spot, but fluffed his shot off target. When the chance came again, he showed bundles more composure. The opportunity arrived in the 11th minute from Rooney's long clearance. Darragh Crowley's heavy touch presented Meekison with a clear run from halfway. He went around Tein Troost twice on his mazy run before rolling home his first goal of the season. With City's hopes of a first clean sheet of 2025 extinguished, the one-way traffic continued. Kavanagh's outside-of-the-boot flick from a corner forced Troost into an acrobatic save. Then, Rooney's wonderful chip floated just wide. City only had one shot in the first half. They should have scored it, too. Josh Fitzpatrick's cross found its way to Cathal O'Sullivan, but the Premier League-linked teenager headed wide. Bohs carved City open twice down the left in the closing stages. From the first of those, Adam McDonnell's shot was blocked away by Freddie Anderson as Bohs protested for handball. They made the next one count. McDonnell turned Anderson, Ross Tierney's shot ran across goal, and Rooney was left with the simplest of tap-ins for his third goal in four games. It could've been three before the break, but McDonnell curled around the post. Troost produced another super save on the resumption. Rooney gave the return ball to Tierney, who looked certain to score, until the keeper reached back across to save. Tierney had another chance moments later, which Anderson slid across to block. City had a couple of penalty appeals waved away. Seani Maguire tumbled over in the box, but Paul Norton gave the free-kick to Kavanagh. Then, Jordan Flores came through the back of O'Sullivan and was lucky to escape without any punishment. Half-time substitute Kitt Nelson and O'Sullivan flashed shots over the bar as City tried to build momentum. Maguire had the next opening, but Flores deflected his shot behind. City produced precious little in the final 20 minutes as Dawson Devoy came closest to adding a third, denied by Troost. Cork City: Tein Troost; Milan Mbeng, Freddie Anderson, Charlie Lyons, Darragh Crowley (Kitt Nelson 46); Cathal O'Sullivan, Seán Murray (Greg Bolger 53), Evan McLaughlin (Rio Shipston 71), Josh Fitzpatrick; Seani Maguire (Malik Dijksteel 75), Djenairo Daniels. Bohemians: Kacper Chorazka; Niall Morahan, Seán Grehan, Leigh Kavanagh (Rob Cornwall 80), Jordan Flores; Dawson Devoy, Adam McDonnell (Keith Buckley 73); Dayle Rooney, Ross Tierney (James McManus 80), Archie Meekison (Rhys Brennan 73); James Clarke (Colm Whelan 73). Referee: Paul Norton (Dublin).
RTÉ News
13-06-2025
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Bohemians up to second after comfortable victory in Cork
Bohemians' charge up the Premier Division table continued as they cruised to a comfortable victory away to Cork City. First-half goals from Archie Meekison and Dayle Rooney saw the Gypsies move above Drogheda United into second. They remain six points adrift of Shamrock Rovers. Dunfermline United manager Neil Lennon and Chesterfield chief Paul Cook watched on among the 3,215 crowd at Turner's Cross. The home supporters weren't happy as they greeted the full-time whistle with a chorus of boos The hosts looked like they were still on a mid-season break as their winless run extended to eight games. They remain one point above bottom side Sligo Rovers, who have a game in hand. Ger Nash broke new ground as, for the first time this season, City named an unchanged side. There were changes on the bench, though. After 17 years in England, David Meyler had his homecoming as Nash's new assistant manager. Meanwhile, club stalwart Mark McNulty slotted in as goalkeeping coach. Alan Reynolds opted for one change as Leigh Kavanagh replaced Rob Cornwall in defence. The Bohs boss felt his side had "something to prove against Cork" after their late defeat at the Cross in February. They accomplished that mission by stretching their good form to eight wins in 10 games. Departing Crystal Palace loanee Seán Grehan and Kavanagh were dominant at the back. Kavanagh's diagonal ball created the first chance for Meekison. The Scottish winger had all the time in the world to pick his spot, but fluffed his shot off target. When the chance came again, he showed bundles more composure. The opportunity arrived in the 11th minute from Rooney's long clearance. Darragh Crowley's heavy touch presented Meekison with a clear run from halfway. He went around Tein Troost twice on his mazy run before rolling home his first goal of the season. With City's hopes of a first clean sheet of 2025 extinguished, the one-way traffic continued. Kavanagh's outside-of-the-boot flick from a corner forced Troost into an acrobatic save. Then, Rooney's wonderful chip floated just wide. Cork only had one shot in the first half. They should have scored it, too. Josh Fitzpatrick's cross found its way to Cathal O'Sullivan, but the Premier League-linked teenager headed wide. Bohs carved City open twice down the left in the closing stages. From the first of those, Adam McDonnell's shot was blocked away by Freddie Anderson as Bohs protested for handball. They made the next one count. McDonnell turned Anderson, Ross Tierney's shot ran across goal, and Rooney was left with the simplest of tap-ins for his third goal in four games. It could have been three before the break, but McDonnell curled around the post. Troost produced another super save on the resumption. Rooney gave the return ball to Tierney, who looked certain to score, until the keeper reached back across to save. Tierney had another chance moments later, which Anderson slid across to block. City had a couple of penalty appeals waved away. Seanie Maguire tumbled over in the box, but Paul Norton gave the free-kick to Kavanagh. Then, Jordan Flores came through the back of O'Sullivan and was lucky to escape without any punishment. Half-time substitute Kitt Nelson and O'Sullivan flashed shots over the bar as City tried to build momentum. Maguire had the next opening, but Flores deflected his shot behind. City produced precious little in the final 20 minutes as Dawson Devoy came closest to adding a third, denied by Troost. Cork City: Tein Troost; Milan Mbeng, Freddie Anderson, Charlie Lyons, Darragh Crowley (Kitt Nelson 46); Cathal O'Sullivan, Seán Murray (Greg Bolger 53), Evan McLaughlin (Rio Shipston 71), Josh Fitzpatrick; Seani Maguire (Malik Dijksteel 75), Djenairo Daniels. Bohemians: Kacper Chorazka; Niall Morahan, Seán Grehan, Leigh Kavanagh (Rob Cornwall 80), Jordan Flores; Dawson Devoy, Adam McDonnell (Keith Buckley 73); Dayle Rooney, Ross Tierney (James McManus 80), Archie Meekison (Rhys Brennan 73); James Clarke (Colm Whelan 73).
Irish Independent
13-06-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Bohs up to second as first half goals from Archie Meekison and Dayle Rooney see off Cork
First-half goals from Archie Meekison and Dayle Rooney saw the Gypsies move above Drogheda United into second. They remain six points adrift of Shamrock Rovers with a game in hand. Dunfermline United manager Neil Lennon and Chesterfield chief Paul Cook watched on among the 3,215 crowd at Turner's Cross. The home supporters weren't happy as they greeted the full-time whistle with a chorus of boos The hosts looked like they were still on a mid-season break as their winless run extended to eight games. They remain one point above bottom side Sligo Rovers, who have a game less played. Leigh Kavanagh's diagonal ball created the first chance for Meekison. The Scottish winger had all the time in the world to pick his spot, but fluffed his shot off target. When the chance came again, he showed bundles more composure. The opportunity arrived in the 11th minute from Rooney's long clearance. Darragh Crowley's heavy touch presented Meekison with a clear run from halfway. He went around Tein Troost twice on his mazy run before rolling home his first goal of the season. Kavanagh's outside-of-the-boot flick from a corner forced Troost into an acrobatic save. Then, Rooney's wonderful chip floated just wide. City only had one shot in the first half. They should have scored it, too. Josh Fitzpatrick's cross found its way to Cathal O'Sullivan, but the Premier League-linked teenager headed wide. Bohs doubled their lead in the 44th minute. Adam McDonnell turned Freddie Anderson, Ross Tierney's shot ran across goal, and Rooney was left with the simplest of tap-ins for his third goal in four games. It could've been three before the break, but McDonnell curled around the post. Troost produced another super save on the resumption to deny Tierney. Half-time substitute Kitt Nelson and O'Sullivan flashed shots over the bar as City tried to build momentum. Seani Maguire had the next opening, but Flores deflected his shot behind. Dawson Devoy came closest to adding a third, foiled by Troost. Cork City: Troost; Mbeng, Anderson, Lyons, Crowley (Nelson 46); O'Sullivan, S Murray (Bolger 53), McLaughlin (Shipston 71), Fitzpatrick; Maguire (Dijksteel 75), Daniels. Bohemians: Chorazka; Morahan, Grehan, Kavanagh (Cornwall 80), Flores; Devoy, McDonnell (Buckley 73); Rooney, Tierney (McManus 80), Meekison (Brennan 73); Clarke (Whelan 73).
