Cork City were held to a 1-1 draw by local rivals Cobh Ramblers in the Munster derby at Turner's Cross on Saturday. The result leaves City looking for their first win in the latest series of fixtures.
Cobh Ramblers took the lead in the first half, capitalising on a defensive lapse to score. City responded after the break, finding an equaliser to secure a point from the contest. The match was played in front of a strong local crowd at the club's home ground.
Manager Tim Clancy will have been frustrated by his side's inability to turn possession into a winning goal. "We had chances but didn't take them," Clancy said after the final whistle. "We need to be more clinical in the final third."
The draw means Cork City drop points at home in a fixture they would have targeted for a victory. The team's form has been inconsistent as they look to climb the table.
Injury and suspension issues continue to affect team selection, with several key players missing from the matchday squad. The manager made changes to his starting eleven in an attempt to find a winning formula. A full list of available players is on the club's squad page.
The point leaves Cork City in mid-table, with work to do to close the gap on the teams above them. The current league standings show the competitive nature of the division. City's next match is a home fixture scheduled for next Friday evening.
