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Late Drama in Galway: Derry City Snatch a Point Down to Ten Men
Galway, Ireland – In a match filled with emotions and cards, Galway United and Derry City drew with a final score of 2 to 2 at Eamonn Deacy Park. The encounter, corresponding to matchday 28 of the Irish Premier Division, was marked by intensity and the refereeing decisions of Robert Hennessy.
Galway United took the lead early in the match, in the 17th minute, thanks to a goal by J. Keohane, assisted by B. Burns. However, Derry City did not back down and managed to equalize the score just before the break, in the 44th minute, with a goal by D. Akinyemi, assisted by B. Fleming.
The second half was a pitched battle, with both teams seeking victory. The tension on the field was palpable, reflected in the number of cards shown. Derry City suffered a blow when J. Stott received his second yellow card in the 86th minute, being sent off from the match. Despite playing with one less man, Derry City managed to equalize the score in injury time, in the 90th minute, with a goal by A. O’Reilly after an assist from D. Akinyemi.
Statistics reflect Derry City’s dominance in ball possession, with 64% compared to Galway United’s 36%. However, Galway United was more incisive in attack, with 19 total shots, although only 4 were on target, while Derry City had 13 shots, with 6 of them directed at the goal. The referee showed a total of 6 yellow cards and one red, highlighting the hardness of the match.
Substitutions galway united: at minute 46 C. Horgan came in and D. McGuinness went out., at minute 71 E. McCarthy came in and A. Bolger went out., at minute 90 S. Walsh came in and J. Sivi went out.
Substitutions derry city: at minute 46 A. Bannon came in and H. Cann went out., at minute 60 M. Connolly came in and S. Todd went out., at minute 72 G. Whyte came in and S. Patton went out., at minute 82 C. Winchester came in and A. O’Reilly went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Galway United
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