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Dundalk and Derry City Draw in Exciting Match
Dundalk and Derry City drew 1-1 in a thrilling match at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium in Londonderry on Friday.
Dundalk started the match the stronger, and they took the lead in the 21st minute when J. Mountney headed home a cross from D. Horgan.
However, Derry City fought back in the second half and levelled the score in the 64th minute when D. Mullen headed home a cross from J. Davenport.
The match was very closely contested, with both teams having chances to win. Dundalk had more possession of the ball in the first half, but Derry City were more effective in the second.
Derry City had more shots on goal, with 20 in total, while Dundalk only had 8. Derry City also had more shots on target, with 5, compared to Dundalk’s 3.
Despite the draw, Derry City remained in second place in the table, while Dundalk remained in seventh place.
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Substitutions derry city: at minute 46 J. Davenport came in and A. O’Reilly went out., at minute 46 D. Mullen came in and D. Kelly went out., at minute 82 C. Whelan came in and B. Doherty went out.
Substitutions dundalk: at minute 46 S. McGill came in and R. Benson went out., at minute 63 R. O’Kane came in and R. Mahon went out., at minute 70 K. Oostenbrink came in and S. Keogh went out., at minute 81 E. Kenny came in and J. Gullan went out., at minute 82 N. Garbett came in and D. Horgan went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Derry City
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