English:
Tense Match in Londonderry Ends in Draw
Londonderry, Ireland – A tense match filled with cards unfolded at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium, where Derry City and Galway United drew in a game corresponding to the 19th matchday of the Irish Premier Division. The match, played on June 13, 2025, was characterized by overwhelming dominance in possession by Derry City, reaching 68% compared to Galway United’s 32%.
Galway United took an early lead in the 10th minute thanks to a goal by D. Hurley from the penalty spot. However, Derry City quickly responded, and K. Holt equalized the match in the 18th minute with a goal from open play.
Despite the territorial dominance and Derry City’s 19 shots, only 3 of which were on target, Galway United’s defense stood firm, frustrating the home side’s attempts to secure a victory. Galway United’s tactical discipline was marred by the accumulation of yellow cards, with a total of 5, compared to Derry City’s 3. Galway United also committed more fouls, 16, than Derry City, 11. The match ended in a draw, leaving both teams with the feeling that they could have achieved more.
Substitutions galway united: at minute 46 K. Brouder came in and G. Cunningham went out., at minute 46 B. Burns came in and D. Hurley went out., at minute 56 C. McCormack came in and V. Borden went out., at minute 86 S. Walsh came in and E. McCarthy went out., at minute 88 M. Shaw came in and M. Dyer went out.
Substitutions derry city: at minute 64 P. McMullan came in and G. Whyte went out., at minute 76 L. Boyce came in and D. Mullen went out., at minute 76 S. Diallo came in and R. Boyce went out., at minute 86 D. Thomas came in and M. Duffy went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Derry City
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