Cork City's old habits returned to haunt them, as Dundalk escaped Turner's Cross thanks to a late goal from Stephen McDonnell .
The game got off to the perfect start for the home side after just 3 minutes, Ciaran Kilduff spectacularly scissor kicking into the top corner leaving Peter Cherrie stranded
Dundalk were shell shocked, and could've been 2-0 down on 17 minutes, when Daryl Horgan cut inside his man, and smashed a shot low against the post.
It was all Cork, and 4 minutes later they hit the woodwork again, again it was Horgan. Although this time it was the Galwegian's cross coming off the crossbar, but no Cork player was there to capitalise
A minute later, and the Lilywhites were level. Rob Rogers awarded a free, and the ball went to the far post, where new signing Brian Gartland rose above Dan Murray to nod into the bottom corner
The response was good from the Leesiders, Kalen Spillane having a shot cleared off the line on 31 minutes
Dundalk then thought they had taken the lead, it was again Gartland who looked to have done it again, but Rogers called a foul on Mark McNulty. Replays showed the defender had a case.
Francis McCafferey then blasted over the bar, and the half ended with both sides battling, Stephen Kenny would've been the happier of the two managers
Halftime : Cork City 1-1 Dundalk
6 minutes into the second half, and Dundalk should've taken the lead. McCafferey squandering a glorious opportunity when his shot was blocked well by McNulty
On 62 minutes, Horgan who caused trouble all night, broke into the box, and appeared to be held back by John Sullivan. Rogers agreed and awarded a penalty.
Daryl Kavanagh stepped up and blasted the penalty into the net, despite Cherrie getting a hand to it.
Dundalk responded by cranking up the pressure, earning a succession of corners, but couldn't find the equaliser.
Kavanagh then pulled a wonderful save out of Cherrie with a speculative 25 yard strike
Not to be outdone Darren Meenan tried his luck from 25 yards, but it fizzed wide
But on 89 minutes, it happened again. Stephen O'Donnell's header was flapped by McNulty, and the ball fell kindly for the midfielder to boot home against his old club, breaking Cork hearts
Fulltime : Cork City 2-2 Dundalk
OTS MOTM: Garry Buckley. Having been played out of position recently, the youngster put in a strong performance in midfield, and made some key tackles in defence as well.
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