Derry City edges Waterford in a tense and card-filled affair
Derry City secured a hard-fought victory against Waterford at the Waterford Regional Sports Centre, with a final score of 1-0. The match was marked by tension, with a total of 6 yellow cards, 4 for Waterford and 2 for Derry City.
Derry City dominated possession with 55%, while Waterford held the remaining 45%. Despite this difference, shots on goal were scarce: only 1 for Waterford and 1 for Derry City. However, the only goal of the match arrived in the 60th minute, courtesy of B. Doherty, assisted by C. Dummigan.
Yellow cards began appearing in the 24th minute, when R. McDonald of Waterford received the first caution. Waterford received three more yellows before halftime, while Derry City received theirs in the 51st and 88th minutes.
Derry City managed to secure all three points, solidifying their position in the table, while Waterford will need to improve their performance if they want to climb the standings.
Substitutions derry city: at minute 65 S. Diallo came in and C. Dummigan went out., at minute 78 D. Mullen came in and P. Hoban went out., at minute 78 S. Robertson came in and P. McMullan went out., at minute 86 S. McEleney came in and B. Doherty went out.
Substitutions waterford: at minute 74 C. Parsons came in and G. Horton went out., at minute 78 D. McMenamy came in and S. Glenfield went out., at minute 83 G. Arubi came in and C. Pattisson went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Waterford
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