Classy Cobh crush United
Having survived an opening half full of Monaghan pressure, Cobh Ramblers emerged victorious at Gortakeegan. Cobh had their 'keeper John Donegan to thank for earning his wages in this game, especially in the first half.
Both Bobby Browne and Andy Myler brought brilliant saves from Donegan during this period. Much to the annoyance of the Mons supporters, United were punished for not taking their chances when, just 1 minute short of 45 minutes, Donal Golden scored against the run of play for Ramblers in a breakaway attack.
Deservedly, the home side were level however going into the dressing room for half time, with Andy Myler grabbing his third goal in the League two minutes into injury time.
However, the Ramblers turned on the style in the latter half. Just six minutes in, a Paul Coughlan strike hit the back of the net via a deflection to put the Cork men back in front.
They doubled that lead soon afterwards when a stunning 35-yard-chip by Liam O' Connor caught Eddie Van Boxtel of his line. O' Connor scored his second with 15 minutes remaining. After Mark Clifford's effort cannoned off the woodwork, O' Connor was on hand to turn the ball home.
This was Cobh's first League win in six games.