Cork City prove too good for Bray at the Turner's Cross

For Tim Clancy and Cork City the ultimate season objective is simple,automatic promotion back to the head table of Irish football.

On Friday night at Turner's Cross against Bray Wanderers, the Leesiders recorded their fourth league win of the season from five matches. Although still early days in the season, City once again justified why they are First Division title favourites with what was overall a solid collective display.

Cork looked to commence with intent and they took the lead in the sixth minute. After Bray goalkeeper Jimmy Corcoran could only parry away a low Evan McLaughlin effort, on hand to apply the finishing touches from close range was Sean Murray.

The home side played with a swagger and were hungry for more, with John O'Donovan shooting wide from outside the box. Indeed City were showing high levels of confidence and composure with and without possession, with Bray unable to break through a firm rear-guard.

Seventeen-year-old year old Cathal O’Sullivan has been earmarked for a very bright future in the game. In the 15th minute he showed why he is such a highly rated talent by putting City two goals ahead.

With a neat ball over the top by Greg Bolger setting him away, O’Sullivan dashed away quickly before smashing the ball to the roof of the net from an acute angle for his first league goal for the Leesiders..

It was turning into a dominant opening half for the home side and they threatened to get a third through a shot by Murray was saved by Bray goalkeeper Corcoran.

Max Murphy looked to take matters into his own hands at the end of the opening forty five for the away side with a long range strike. But after an impressive first half it was City that held a commanding advantage.

There was an improvement from the