BOHEMIANS v CORK CITY
FAI Ford Cup third round replay, Dalymount Park, Monday 25 August, 7.45pm
Bohemians and Cork City renew acquaintances on Monday night in an FAI Ford Cup third round replay at Dalymount Park following Friday’s end-to-end 2-2 draw at Turner’s Cross.
Owen Heary’s side twice took the lead through Dinny Corcoran only to be pegged back on both occasions, with Dan Murray’s 88-minute equaliser ensuring the sides would meet again.
“We were disappointed not to hang on having gone 2-1 up with six minutes to go but I was very pleased with the performance,” said Heary.
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“We were down bodies but the lads who came in did very well. Steven Beattie came in at left-back and Keith Buckley at right-back. Both of them put in really good shifts.
“We created a lot of chances and went close to extending our lead several times but Dinny took both of his goals very well.
“We should have won the game but we live to fight another day.”
With Dalymount Park passing an FAI pitch inspection this morning, Heary is expecting another cup classic and hopes his team can build upon recent improvements in home form.
“It was a great game on Friday, a typical cup tie with really good passing football from both teams,” he said.
“Both sides know each other well now, so hopefully we’ll see more of the same. There are tired legs but it’s the same for both teams.
“We’ve done well in our home games recently, so it’s up to the lads to turn good performances into victories.”
Bohemians welcome Roberto Lopes (suspension) and Derek Pender (work commitments) back into the squad, but Ryan McEvoy is a doubt with a back strain. Anto Murphy (ankle) remains out. Steven Beattie is suspended.
