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Galway hold Cork to draw

John O'Flynn was in action for Cork last night
John O'Flynn was in action for Cork last night

Galway United  0  Cork City  0

In a Terryland Park thriller Cork City somehow survived against a Galway United side that should have claimed a notable Cup scalp.

Davie O’Dowd and Billy Clery went close for the Tribesmen in a hectic finale as the First Division strugglers dominated.

Three minutes from time Galway had a significant penalty claim waved away by referee Dave McKeon after Dave Goldbey appeared to be fouled by City custodian Michael Devine.

It will scarcely bother Cork who will have home advantage in Monday’s night replay at Turner's Cross.

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