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Cork City and Finn Harps Battle Ends in Controversy

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A contentious penalty and mishap lead to a dramatic draw between Cork City and Finn Harps.

In a thrilling match between Cork City and Finn Harps, the two teams battled it out with intense action on the field. The game took a turn when Finn Harps' Eoghan capitalized on a defensive error by Sean Murray, scoring the opening goal. However, Cork City fought back with determination and equalized through a disputed penalty converted by Jack Doherty. The match ended in a draw with both teams showcasing their competitive spirit.

Despite Finn Harps' initial lead and Cork City's resilient comeback, the final result sparked controversy among fans and pundits. The hotly-disputed penalty decision by Referee Marc Lynch left both teams with mixed emotions. The intense clash between the two sides highlighted the unpredictable nature of football and kept spectators on the edge of their seats.

The game showcased individual talents like Success Edogun and Jack Doherty who played crucial roles in their teams' performances. Edogun's early goal and Doherty's calm composure in converting the penalty demonstrated the skill and precision required at the professional level. Their contributions added excitement and drama to an already intense encounter.

In conclusion, the match between Cork City and Finn Harps was a rollercoaster of emotions with twists and turns that kept fans engrossed until the final whistle. Both teams displayed determination and skill, making it a memorable showdown for football enthusiasts. Despite the draw, the game left a lasting impact on the players and supporters alike, emphasizing the thrill and unpredictability of the beautiful game.

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Cork City rally to secure a point away to Finn Harps (Echo Live)

The Rebel Army fell behind when Sean Murray's tame backpass was pounced upon by Eoghan who steered the ball beyond the onrushing Brad Wade who in hindsight ...

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Cork penalty denies Finn Harps the win in Finn Park - Donegal News (Donegal News)

Finn Harps were denied a win on their first home game as they shared the points with Cork City in Finn Park. A mishap from Sean Murray as his pass back from the ...

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Finn Harps left to settle for a point as disputed penalty earns Cork ... (Donegal Live)

A hotly-disputed penalty, scored by Cork City attacker Jack Doherty, denied Finn Harps victory after Success Edogun opened the scoring in front of 2,010 at Finn ...

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Cork City left frustrated by Finn Harps (The42)

Finn Harps: Tim Hiemer; Jamie Watson, Noe Baba, Matty Makinson. Shane McMonagle; Patrick Ferry (Mark Mbuli 68), Max Hutchison, David Cawley, Tony McNamee, ...

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Contentious penalty denies Harps victory over Cork City (Donegal Daily)

Finn Harps held a deserved lead for just under an hour when Referee Marc Lynch pointed to the spot with Matthew Makinson the alleged guilty party.

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Doherty on the spot to ensure City take a point at Harps (Irish Examiner)

Success Edogun pounced on a Sean Murray mishap in the first-half while Doherty scored from the spot midway through the second-half.

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Harps boss Darren Murphy frustrated with penalty decision ... (Highland Radio)

Finn Harps have taken four points from their opening two games of the SSE Airtricity First Division campaign. For the second tie in a row, Success Edagon ...

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