Mark O’Sullivan makes the difference for Cork City

Cork City 1 Bray Wanderers 0

Cork City stayed in touch with Dundalk as Mark O'Sullivan's first-half goal proved to be the winner at Turner's Cross last night.

Just before half-time, City’s Colin Healy was sent off for a dangerous challenge on Hugh Douglas and then, after a skirmish broke out, Bray defender Adam Mitchell was also dismissed by referee Jim McKell.

Chance to equalise

While O’Sullivan’s goal remained the difference between the sides as the second half wore on.

Bray were given a great chance to equalise when Chris Lyons was fouled in the area by Garry Buckley on 74 minutes.

Bray captain David Cassidy struck his penalty well but City goalkeeper Mark McNulty dived low to his right to send the ball around the post. From there, the home side did enough to ensure that they would take the points.

CORK CITY: McNulty; Kavanagh (McSweeney 65), Bennett, Murray, Gaynor; Healy, O'Connor; B Dennehy, Buckley, Sheppard (Morrissey 55); O'Sullivan (Holohan 69). Scorer: O'Sullivan 29. Sent-off: Healy.
BRAY WANDERERS: McGuinness; Douglas, McNally, Mitchell, Barker; Cassidy (Onwubiko 88), Kelly, Sullivan, McEvoy (Gallagher 82), Scully (Durrad 58); Lyons. Sent off: Mitchell.
Referee: J McKell (Tipperary).