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Derry City defeat Drogheda to move up to second
Derry City defeat Drogheda to move up to second

BBC News

time27-06-2025

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Derry City defeat Drogheda to move up to second

Derry City moved up to second position in the League of Ireland Premier Division after a 3-0 victory over Drogheda United at the Todd scored his first goal of the season and broke the deadlock in the 33rd Boyce doubled the home side's lead just three minutes later when he fired home the rebound of Michael Duffy's strike before Danny Mullen scored through the final chance of the result means that the Candystripes are now unbeaten in four games and haven't conceded in their last three matches. Derry dominate opening 45 minutes Stopper Luke Dennison was forced to make a low save to deny Gavin Whyte's shot from range and prevent the Northern Ireland player from giving the home side an early had the better early chances and, in the 24th minute, Duffy's looping free-kick was headed narrowly wide of the left-hand post by Kevin Candystripes' persistence paid off and they took the lead when Duffy's cross from near the by-line was nodded into the bottom right-hand corner by Todd from close was 2-0 on 36 minutes and Duffy was involved again. This time the winger latched onto a through ball and travelled past Dennison who had come off his line, but the onrushing Andrew Quinn cleared his strike away from no one in a claret and blue shirt was able to stop Ronan Boyce from tapping home the defending FAI Cup champions tried to quickly get a goal back with Thomas Oluwa's on-target effort palmed away by Brian Winchester thought he had further extended the home side's lead in first half additional time, but he was offside. Candystripes extend unbeaten run After the restart, Derry continued to ask questions of the Drogheda defence with Conor Keeley and Quinn both blocking early second half efforts from the other end, Keeley's first time effort was just wide before Mark Connolly cleared an inviting cross from Douglas James-Taylor to were few and far between in the second half with the Drogheda substitutes helping to close down the home side's opportunities and the away side struggling to test in the final minute of additional time, Derry extended their lead with substitute Mullen able to steer home the rebound of Duffy's shot, which had made Drogheda keeper Dennison make a good saveAfter playing three games in 10 days, Derry now have a week's break before their next encounter, when they welcome Waterford to the Brandywell.

Rovers come from behind to defeat Derry City
Rovers come from behind to defeat Derry City

Yahoo

time23-05-2025

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  • Yahoo

Rovers come from behind to defeat Derry City

A late winner from Aaron McEneff sealed a comeback 2-1 win for Shamrock Rovers at Derry City to extend their lead at the top of the League of Ireland. After a goalless first half, Danny Mullen gave Derry the lead not long after his introduction from the bench on 65 minutes. Rovers substitute Michael Noonan drew the sides level just four minutes later before former Candystripes midfielder McEneff snatched the winner in the 89th minute. The 29-year-old, who played over 100 times for Derry City, was booked for his celebrations after the goal. The visitors are now unbeaten in their last seven games and have increased their lead over third-placed Derry to eight points. Despite early pressure from both sides, neither keeper had a save to make in the opening 20 minutes with Michael Duffy's acrobatic attempt not testing Ed McGinty and Danny Grant blasting an effort well over the crossbar at the other end. The home side enjoyed majority of the possession in the opening 45 minutes with Gavin Whyte heavily involved in the action, providing Liam Boyce with a chance to break the deadlock midway through the half. Rovers felt they should have had a penalty when Aaron Greene's shot struck the arm of Hayden Cann but their protests were waved away by referee Marc Lynch. As the quiet first half drew to a close, Brian Maher was forced to make a save low down to deny Graham Burke's effort with the forward having a shot from range easily gathered by Maher shortly after. The second half offered more attacking chances with Boyce and Burke going close for their respective sides but it was the replacements who made the difference. On the hour, Derry boss Tiernan Lynch threw on Paul McMullan and Danny Mullen, and four minutes later the pair combined to open the scoring with Mullen latching onto McMullan's looping cross to fire past McGinty in the Rovers goal. The lead did not last for long as 16-year-old Noonan - who came on just before the opening goal - headed home the equaliser. An ambitious effort for Roberto Lopes from 35 yards was tipped onto the crossbar by Maher in the Derry goal but it fell straight to teenager Noonan. Stephen Bradley's men upped the tempo and came close to taking the lead when Josh Honahan weaved his way around multiple red and white shirts before sending an effort narrowly wide. Adam Matthews then made a crucial block to deflect Duffy's strong strike to safety, to the relief of the travelling fans. However, the goals weren't done though as with just two minutes of normal time left the away side took the lead with McEneff converting Danny Mandroiu's pass from close range to secure the three points for Shamrock Rovers against his former side.

Late Aaron McEneff goal nabs Shamrock Rovers win away to Derry
Late Aaron McEneff goal nabs Shamrock Rovers win away to Derry

Irish Times

time23-05-2025

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  • Irish Times

Late Aaron McEneff goal nabs Shamrock Rovers win away to Derry

League of Ireland: Derry City 1 (Mullen 65) Shamrock Rovers 2 (Noonan 70, McEneff 89) Derry man Aaron McEneff came back to haunt his hometown club with a last gasp winning goal which sent Shamrock Rovers six points clear at the top. Substitutions on both sides influenced this cat and mouse encounter on Foyleside but it was Michael Noonan and McEneff who earned three vital points for the Hoops in the end. Derry haven't won against Rovers in the league in nine attempts but sub Danny Mullen's fifth goal of the season on 66 minutes put them firmly in the driving seat. That lead lasted less than six minutes as Noonan headed in from close range after Roberto Lopes' long range strike was turned on to the crossbar by Brian Maher. READ MORE Derry reacted well to that setback but it was a former hero turned villain at Brandywell, McEneff who had the last laugh with a 89th minute winner. Fellow sub, Danny Mandroiu threaded a pass through to Noonan who picked out McEneff's run towards the near post and he made no mistake. The midfielder was cautioned for his overzealous celebrations in front of the home support in the Southend Park stand to silence a record 5,000-plus attendance. That goal ensured a fifth consecutive win for Rovers and a seventh game unbeaten as the Dubliners ominously started shifting through the gears. Shamrock Rovers' Aaron Greene and Derry's Gavin Whyte. Photograph: Lorcan Doherty/Inpho Derry started with promise and Michael Duffy was gifted possession inside the Rovers penalty area when Dan Cleary's attempted clearance fell kindly to the winger but his curling effort sailed harmlessly wide of the far post. Referee Marc Lynch was generous with his bookings and issued three contentious yellow cards inside eight first-half minutes to Boyce and Winchester and Rovers' defender O'Sullivan, who was replaced by Josh Honohan after just 18 minutes as Stephen Bradley wasted no time in turning to his bench. Derry carved open the Rovers defence with a neat pass into the feet of Whyte just inside the penalty area on 25 minutes and the ex-Portsmouth man glided past his man before picking out Boyce eight yards from goal. The striker's first time strike was deflected behind by Adam Matthews who recovered well. From the corner the ball eventually came to Ferguson in space at the back post but the full-back fired his effort wide of the target. Rovers' first shot on target arrived on 33 minutes after Ferguson's pass was intercepted inside his own half. Aaron Greene crossed low towards Graham Burke but his powerful strike was saved comfortably by Brian Maher. Rovers were bossing the ball at the start of the second half but it was Derry who broke the deadlock in devastating fashion on 66 minutes. Winchester won the ball from Byrne before finding McMullan on the right flank. The winger played a delicious pass to send his fellow Scot Mullen into space and the former Patrick Thistle striker finished expertly past Ed McGinty. Rovers' Josh Honohan and Derry's Shane Ferguson. Photograph: Lorcan Doherty/Inpho That lead lasted less than six minutes as Roberto Lopes' ferocious strike from distance was turned on to the bar by Maher but substitute Noonan reacted to the rebound quickest and headed into the net from close range. McMullan and Mullen combined brilliantly again on 75 minutes but the latter couldn't get enough lift on the ball to guide it over the head of McGinty who snuffed out the danger. Matthews made an important block to deny Duffy's close range strike with nine minutes remaining as Derry went in search of a winner. Rovers issued a killer blow in the final minute when Mandroiu split the defence with a searching pass into Noonan who picked out the run of McEneff and the Derry man made no mistake with a clinical finish. Four minutes of stoppage time was signalled but Derry couldn't find an equaliser as their four match unbeaten run came to an abrupt end. Elsewhere Drogheda United earned a 1-0 win over Bohemians at Weavers Park to climb above Derry into second spot. St Pat's were held 2-2 in Inchicore by Waterford, Galway left it late to earn a 2-1 win against Cork while Shelbourne came from behind against Sligo Rovers to return to winning ways. DERRY CITY: Maher; Ferguson (Doherty 77 mins), Connolly, Holt, Cann, Todd; Whyte (McMullan 60), O'Reilly (Benson 84), Winchester, Duffy (Hoban 84); Boyce (Mullen 60). SHAMROCK ROVERS: McGinty; Matthews, Lopes, Cleary, Grant, O'Sullivan (Honohan 18 mins), Byrne (McEneff 77), Nugent (Mandroiu), Burke (Watts 64), Greene (Noonan 64). Referee: Marc Lynch.

Shamrock Rovers extend league lead with comeback victory over Derry City
Shamrock Rovers extend league lead with comeback victory over Derry City

RTÉ News​

time23-05-2025

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  • RTÉ News​

Shamrock Rovers extend league lead with comeback victory over Derry City

Leaders Shamrock Rovers secured a statement win to come from behind to see off Derry City at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. Trailing to Danny Mullen's goal just after the hour mark, substitutes Michael Noonan and Aaron McEneff sealed the points for the visitors. McEneff's winner came on 89 minutes against his hometown club, means the Hoops move six points clear at the top of the table and secures their fifth win in a row. Referee Marc Lynch certainly was the main talking point in the opening quarter as he booked Carl Winchester, Liam Boyce and Cory O'Sullivan, the Rovers man's caution resulted in boss Stephen Bradley deciding to replace him with Josh Honohan. It was the home side who had the first real serious effort on 25 minutes when a super flowing move ended with Boyce's close range shot bravely blocked around the post by Rovers defender Adam Matthews. Minutes later, City goalkeeper Brian Maher had to make a comfortable save when he gathered Graham Burke's 20 yard drive, after Shane Ferguson had lost possession deep inside his own half. Derry gaffer Tiernan Lynch made a double change on the hour mark with Mullen and Paul McMullan replacing Boyce and Gavin Whyte, as he looked to get his team up the pitch. The Tallaght men made a triple change themselves on 64 minutes with Danny Mandroiu, Dylan Watts and Noonan all coming on, but it was City who took the lead a minute later. Winchester did well to win possession off Jack Byrne, he found McMullan, who with a superb pass picked Mullen and after breaking in behind Lopes, the Scottish front man coolly lifted the ball over the out-rushing Ed McGinty. To their credit Rovers levelled things on 71 minutes after another goalkeeping error by Maher, as the City net-minder seemed to misjudge Lopes' 25 yard pile driver and although the keeper parried the shot away, Noonan was on hand to nod home the rebound. Derry had a great chance to regain the lead but Michael Duffy's close range shot was bravely blocked by a superb tackle by Matthews. Rovers won it in the closing stages when Danny Grant latched onto Mandroiu's pass before cutting the ball back to McEneff who slotted home from close range, before celebrating in front of the City fans. Against his hometown club! 🫨 Aaron McEneff scores late on that'll surely win it for the visitors. — League of Ireland (@LeagueofIreland) May 23, 2025 Derry City: Brian Maher, Hayden Cann, Mark Connolly, Kevin Holt; Shane Ferguson (Ben Doherty 77), Carl Winchester, Adam O'Reilly (Robbie Benson 84), Gavin Whyte (Paul McMullan 61), Sam Todd; Michael Duffy (Pat Hoban 84); Liam Boyce (Danny Mullen 61). Shamrock Rovers: Ed McGinty, Daniel Cleary, Roberto Lopes, Cory O'Sullivan (Josh Honohan 18); Adam Mathews, Darragh Nugent (Danny Mandroiu 64), Matthew Healy, Jack Byrne (Aaron McEneff 77), Graham Burke (Dylan Watts 64), Daniel Grant; Aaron Greene (Michael Noonan 64).

LOI: Drogheda on top after beating Cork
LOI: Drogheda on top after beating Cork

BreakingNews.ie

time05-05-2025

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  • BreakingNews.ie

LOI: Drogheda on top after beating Cork

Drogheda United are once again at the summit of the SSE Airtricity Premier Division table. That is after they beat Cork City 3-2 this evening. It was a last gasp win as Ryan Brennan converted a 96th-minute penalty. Advertisement St Pat's missed out on the chance to go top as they lost 1-0 away to Derry City, who are in third place. Danny Mullen scored the goal for the home side at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium in the 48th minute. Derry's Danny Mullen rounds St Patrick's Joseph Anang to score a goal. Photo: Stephen Hamilton/Inpho Shamrock Rovers are second after their 2-0 win over Sligo Rovers at Tallaght Stadium thanks to goals from Graham Burke and Aaron Greene. Elsewhere, Bohemians came from behind to win 2-1 against Galway United at Eamonn Deacy Park and Waterford enjoyed a 1-0 victory over the reigning champions Shelbourne at Tolka Park.

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