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Sligo Rovers and Cork City played an exciting match at Cork’s Turner’s Cross on March 7th, 2025, in the fifth round of the Irish Premier Division. The game, which ended in a 1-1 draw, was marked by tension and numerous cards.
Sligo Rovers took the lead in the 25th minute with a goal from O. Elding, assisted by H. Lintott. However, the visitors’ joy was short-lived. Sligo Rovers accumulated four yellow cards (Malley, Lintott, Wolfe, and Mahon) and a red card for C. Reynolds in the 68th minute, significantly complicating their strategy. Cork City, meanwhile, equalised in the 62nd minute thanks to a goal from K. Nelson. The home side also received two yellow cards (Keating and Lyons). Despite having more possession (58%) and superior shots (17 to 7), Cork City couldn’t capitalize against a ten-man Sligo Rovers side. The match reflected the intensity of the league, with a close finish despite the difference in statistics.
Substitutions sligo rovers: at minute 47 F. Lomboto came in and C. Kavanagh went out., at minute 67 R. Manning came in and M. Wolfe went out., at minute 67 C. Reynolds came in and H. Lintott went out., at minute 78 S. Mallon came in and J. Hakiki went out.
Substitutions cork city: at minute 72 J. Fitzpatrick came in and M. Dijksteel went out., at minute 80 H. Skieters came in and K. Nelson went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Cork City
Sligo Rovers
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