Friday, July 22, 2016

Cork City living European dreams



You bet on it, as John Caufield Cork City Boss is living the dream with his Leesiders after making an all-around statement in the second round of the UEFA Europa League. With a 1-0 win at Turners Cross   over Swedish side BK Hacken, the Rebel Army did the ultimate of feats to advance into their first ever third round pass.

History in the making is what City is doing in this edition of the UEFA Europa league playoffs and with one of a kind performances, the Allsvenskan killers are looking forward to their next meeting against Belgium side Genk.

After defeating IFK Gothenburg in the first round and now BK Hacken in the second, Cork City is poised for more achievements in this tournament nearing the coveted stage group to play the big guns but only one squad stands in their way.

As this squad so far is making a wonderful run in their domestic league and now in the European front, maybe we can see the possibility of an Irish squad playing in these types of competitions, something that has not seen for quite a while. As their Airtricty counterparts Dundalk FC are doing an excellent job in Champions League, the prospects of these are within reach of the stage group. 

Still for John Caufield the Rebel Army Boss, he has to institute a little patient with his squad and not let his eleven become too comfortable so far with the achievements forged, as their next rounds and squads to play will be a bit challenging.

So far, for Cork City living the dream and thanks in part to the work performed by its Boss since taking over and so far has delivered for the Leesiders and with maybe more to come. 

With the recent performance against BK Hacken at Bravida Arena where the Rebel Army got a draw but with the away goal and the lonely one done by Kevin O’ Connor at Turners Cross, the deal was seal for now. 

For now, the City Boys will have to prepare for their upcoming match scheduled at KRC Genk Arena on July 28 and the second leg on Turners Field on August 4.

Luckily, all of Cork City FC league compromises been put on hold and gives them a better opportunity to prepare themselves and get ready to front what it seems as a total unknown rival to play and decipher its game and strategies.

At the end, the wonderful goal from O’ Connor delivers the win and his squad satisfaction of advancing into the next rounds as well writing its own history along of netting a hefty pay of £ 220,000 for such accomplishment.

The Leesiders for now considered heavily favorites to make things happen and advance into the coveted stage group and become Airtricity’s sole representative and bring to Turners Cross the emotion of Europa League.


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