Cork City land place in FAI Cup final after 3-0 win against St Pat's
Eva Osborne
Cork City have booked their place in the FAI Cup final.
Two goals from Evan McLaughlin and one from Seani Maguire gave City a 3-0 win against St Pat's at Turner's Cross.
Ger Nash's side now await the winners of Sunday's second last-four tie between Shamrock Rovers and Kerry FC.
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Some Cork City fans protested against owner Dermot Usher before the game.
Earlier in the week, a supporters' group said they were planning a protest aimed at the club's ownership over a possible third relegation in six seasons.
In a huge game to avoid the drop in the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division, Galway United defeated Cork City at Eamonn Deacy Park last Friday night.
Speaking on Newstalk on Tuesday, Cork City striker Seani Maguire said: "I think every fan, and any person that supports a football club, I think they have every right. They are entitled to their own opinion," he said.
"Like, if they're going to start a protest, I can't stand here and tell you that they can't do it and they shouldn't do it.
"But what they probably have to think about is that going to help us players going into a really really big game? I don't know."
Speaking to Cork's 96FM earlir in the week, manager Ger Nash said: "For me, my job is to protect the players and that's where I put all my time and my interest in.
"We're going to continue to fight, I hope the fans can see that. I hope the fans can see some of the changes we're trying to make.
"I know it's a tough time, I really understand that. All I can say is the dressing room, myself, the staff, everyone in the club are desperate for a performance from it and hopefully we get the result we want."
