Date: Saturday, December 2nd, 2000
Competition: eircom League, Premier Division
Venue: Strokestown Road

Result: Longford 2:1 Cork City
Half-time: 0:0
Scorers: Ollie Cahill 48mins
City team:
Report: Longford Town kept up the pressure on leaders Shelbourne with a 2-1 victory against Cork City at Strokestown Road. Stuart Holt's winner seven minutes from time lifts Town above Bohemains, and into second spot in the league.

City had taken the lead three minutes after the break through Ollie Cahill's first of the season, but goals from Kelly and Holt sealed the victory for the home side.
Sent-off: Stephen Napier (Cork City) 88mins