Derry City moved up to third in the Premier Division as they secured a 1-0 win over St. Patrick’s Athletic at the Brandywell Stadium.
The visitors started the day top of the table but Daniel Mullen’s goal early in the second half was enough to give City a huge three points.
Pat’s had the ball in the back of the net twice in a first period short of clear-cut chances but both goals were ruled out for offside.
The Candystripes overtake the Dubliners in the table and are now just one point behind Drogheda at the summit ahead of a trip to Cork City this Friday night.
Following a victory over champions Shelbourne on Friday night, Derry had the chance to claim back-to-back wins for just the second time this season against St. Pat’s.
The Candystripes had the lion’s share of possession but did see the ball go past Brian Maher twice in the opening half hour. Jake Mulraney and Zach Elbouzedi were both denied by the linesman’s flag.
City began to apply pressure before the break with the industrious Adam O’Reilly going closest, firing at Joseph Anang on the volley.
Pat’s travelled to Foyleside having lost on each of their last four previous visits and at the start of the second period they found themselves behind again.
O’Reilly threaded a terrific ball through to Mullen, who rounded Anang and rolled the ball into the empty net to send Derry on their way to a third straight win at the Brandywell.
Aidan Keena was a lively introduction for the Saints and his deflected shot from inside the area had Maher scampering across his line to scramble the ball around the post.
Before the final whistle some of the St. Pat’s staff became involved in an altercation with home fans behind their dugout and referee Damian McGraith dished out two red cards amid the ugly scenes.
Image source, InphoDerry City moved up to third in the Premier Division as they secured a 1-0 win over St. Patrick’s Athletic at the Brandywell Stadium.
The visitors started the day top of the table but Daniel Mullen’s goal early in the second half was enough to give City a huge three points.
Pat’s had the ball in the back of the net twice in a first period short of clear-cut chances but both goals were ruled out for offside.
The Candystripes overtake the Dubliners in the table and are now just one point behind Drogheda at the summit ahead of a trip to Cork City this Friday night.
Following a victory over champions Shelbourne on Friday night, Derry had the chance to claim back-to-back wins for just the second time this season against St. Pat’s.
The Candystripes had the lion’s share of possession but did see the ball go past Brian Maher twice in the opening half hour. Jake Mulraney and Zach Elbouzedi were both denied by the linesman’s flag.
City began to apply pressure before the break with the industrious Adam O’Reilly going closest, firing at Joseph Anang on the volley.
Pat’s travelled to Foyleside having lost on each of their last four previous visits and at the start of the second period they found themselves behind again.
O’Reilly threaded a terrific ball through to Mullen, who rounded Anang and rolled the ball into the empty net to send Derry on their way to a third straight win at the Brandywell.
Aidan Keena was a lively introduction for the Saints and his deflected shot from inside the area had Maher scampering across his line to scramble the ball around the post.
Before the final whistle some of the St. Pat’s staff became involved in an altercation with home fans behind their dugout and referee Damian McGraith dished out two red cards amid the ugly scenes.
