Padraig Harnett - Media Officer Tralee Dynamos

Tralee Dynamos were hit with a blow before the game when Keeper Wayne Guthrie failed a fitness test and was replaced between the posts by Timmy Cotter. However this didnt deter Dynamos who started very brightly and won the first free kick of the game within two minutes. Stephen O'Mahony's free kick was flicked on by Chris Kerins to Eoin Cassidy who was just wide.

Eoin Cassidy with Dynamos first ever League Of Ireland Goal.

Following a Cork City corner in the 4th minute Dynamos broke quickly and Sugrue set up Kerins whose pile-driver was well saved by Gary Philpott in the Cork goal. Dynamos continued to create chances and Cassidy looked like opening the scoring but his shot rebounded off  Maurice O'Rahilly who just couldnt get out of the way.

Theo Digigns put in a great block at the other end when Cork City did attack while in the next attack Stephen O'Mahony beat two defenders to set up Jamie McIntyre but his shot was cleared. Cork City did have a chance to take the lead following a defensive mix up but Rob Waters hit the post when it was easier to score. 

James Sugrue on the ball closely marked by Gavin Walsh. Also in the picture No.18 Adrian Quirke

In the 23rd minute Timmy Cotter was called into action for the first time when he saved from Craig Duggan, whose pace was a danger all day.
In the 34th minute Dynamos had another chance when Cassidy nodded on a free kick but it just wouldnt come down for Kerins.Jamie McIntyre had another chance but it also went wide. 

Dynamos were made pay when in the 43rd minute Cork City scored through Kevin O'Sullivan. Dynamos were forced to make another change at half time when Timmy Cotter failed to return from a ham string injury he picked up in the first half and was replaced by Damien Diggins. 

At the game: Sean Lynch, Chris Kerins, Donal Lynch

They started the second half as the first creating chances and were finally rewarded in the 20 minute when a free kick was headed back across the box and Eoin Cassidy scored the historic first A Championship goal.

Within a minute Dynamos could have been 2-1 up when Maurice O'Rahilly diving header just went wide. They were made pay in the 34th minute when Owen Forde was left unmarked in the box and had the easy task of putting Cork City 2-1 up and they closed out the game.

Former team mates: Theo Diggins Tralee Dynamos with Stephen McCarthy Cork City

This is a game that Dynamos can take alot of positives out of and they certainly created enough chances but at this level you got to take them and not give away anything at the other end. However they can go into the FC Carlow game with alot of confidence. 

A CHAMPIONSHIP:  Tralee Dynamos Vs F.C. Carlow Sunday 19th of April 2.00p.m.

Ger O'Mahony, Donal Lynch, Colm Clifford, Chris Kerins, Sean Lynch supporting Dynamos in Bishopstown.

Bernadette Flynn, Joe Flynn, Simon Jones enjoying the game in Bishopstown.

Goalkeeper Wayne Guthrie who was unable to play due to injury.