League of Ireland Division One
Kerry FC 2 Cobh Ramblers 2
Kerry FC let a two nil lead slip and Cobh Ramblers staged a final quarter comeback to grab a vital point in their quest for a play off spot while Kerry remain without a win at Mounthawk Park in the league.
Kerry had a chance of stealing maximum points when Leo Gaxha burst through and put the ball on a plate with a pass to Cian Brosnan who just failed to make proper contact as the referee blew for full time.
Kerry applied early pressure on the Cobh defence with Leo Gaxha having the legs on Justin Eguaibor but Cobh survived as the ball invariably beat Gaxha to the end line.
Ramblers counter attacked and were awarded a free as Ethan Kos picked up a yellow card and when Jack Doherty curled in the free kick, Kevin Williams did well to turn the ball behind for a Cobh corner that Eguaibor headed over.
Kerry had appeals for a penalty turned down in 8th minute when Sean Connell appeared to have been fouled but referee Oliver Moran awarded Ramblers a free out.
Kerry were through again in 15th minute when Sean McGrath latched on to a ball that Ramblers failed to clear but McGrath was denied a saving tackle by Dean Larkin inside the box, as McGrath was about to pull the trigger.
Ramblers playmaker Jack Doherty was causing Kerry problems but the home side struck for a beautifully crafted goal in the 22nd minute. Kevin Williams played a one two with Rob Vasiu and then sent Leo Gaxha clear and his inch perfect cross was finished to the Cobh net by Ryan Kelliher to score his ninth goal of the season.
Sean McGrath was a constant threat for Kerry as his pace was causing the Ramblers defence problems and the visitors were on the back foot as the game approached half time. Gaxha
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