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Derry City Edges Out Cork City in Thrilling Encounter
Derry City secured a victory in a thrilling match played at Cork’s Turner’s Cross, against a Cork City side that fought hard until the final whistle. The game, part of the 2025 Irish Premier Division’s round 15, finished 2-1 in favor of the away team.
The match was characterized by tension, with a total of ten yellow cards distributed between the two teams. Derry City opened the scoring in the 24th minute through a goal by L. Boyce, assisted by G. Whyte. Cork City equalized in the 62nd minute, with a goal from D. Daniels, assisted by C. O’Sullivan. Derry City ultimately secured the win with a goal from K. Holt in the 81st minute, assisted by M. Duffy.
Despite Cork City having 49% possession and 11 shots (4 on target), Derry City proved more clinical in attack and controlled the game with 51% possession and 10 shots (4 on target). Corner statistics also favored Derry City (12 to Cork City’s 5). Both teams displayed high intensity, committing numerous fouls.
Substitutions cork city: at minute 46 K. Nelson came in and F. Anderson went out., at minute 67 G. Bolger came in and D. Crowley went out., at minute 67 R. Shipston came in and E. McLaughlin went out., at minute 71 H. Skieters came in and D. Daniels went out., at minute 84 S. Maguire came in and M. Kiernan went out.
Substitutions derry city: at minute 53 R. Benson came in and R. Boyce went out., at minute 65 D. Mullen came in and L. Boyce went out., at minute 65 P. McMullan came in and G. Whyte went out., at minute 86 C. Harkin came in and C. Winchester went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Cork City
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