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Derry City Secures Victory in Hard-Fought Dublin Match
Dublin, Ireland – Derry City emerged victorious against St Patrick’s Athletic at Richmond Park in a match heavily influenced by cards and the home team’s ball possession. The game, part of the 21st round of the Irish Premier Division, concluded with a 1-0 score in favor of the visitors.
Despite dominating possession with 55% compared to Derry City’s 45%, St Patrick’s Athletic failed to translate their dominance into goals. They generated a total of 14 shots, with 6 on target and 5 off target, along with earning 7 corner kicks. However, Derry City’s defense remained resilient and successfully neutralized the home team’s attacks.
The lone goal of the match came in the 29th minute, scored by L. Boyce, assisted by R. Boyce, giving Derry City the lead. Despite creating fewer goal-scoring opportunities (5 total shots, with only one on target), Derry City managed to be effective.
The match was characterized by intensity and tactical discipline, reflected in the number of cautions. St Patrick’s Athletic accumulated 3 yellow cards, while Derry City received 6, including one for goal scorer L. Boyce. The game concluded with 9 fouls committed by St Patrick’s Athletic and 17 by Derry City.
Substitutions derry city: at minute 46 A. O’Reilly came in and R. Boyce went out., at minute 61 S. Ferguson came in and M. Connolly went out., at minute 61 P. McMullan came in and G. Whyte went out., at minute 61 D. Mullen came in and L. Boyce went out., at minute 74 R. Benson came in and S. Diallo went out.
Substitutions st patrick’s athl.: at minute 68 C. Forrester came in and B. Baggley went out., at minute 71 A. Keena came in and A. Sjoberg went out., at minute 82 K. Leavy came in and M. Melia went out., at minute 82 J. Mulraney came in and B. Kavanagh went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
St Patrick’s Athl.
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