Mark Farren and Nash had further chances before Cork skipper Murray inadvertently broke the deadlock.

BBC: Derry City 1-1 Cork City

In the second half Linfield keeper Alan Mannus denied Ciaran Martyn and Gary Beckett while striker Mark Farren's lob came off the crossbar.

BBC: SPORT | Football | Derry City 0-0 Linfield

Derry had a strong penalty claim turned down on 77 minutes after Mark Farren appeared to be bundled over in the box by Cork goalkeeper Mark McNulty.

BBC: Derry City 0-1 Cork City