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Drogheda United edge Derry City in a tight encounter
Drogheda, Ireland – Drogheda United secured victory in a thrilling match against Derry City on matchday 32 of the Irish Premier Division. The match was played at Weavers Park in Drogheda and ended with a 3-1 scoreline in favour of the home side.
The match started at a frantic pace with both teams vying for possession. Derry City enjoyed more control of the ball, but Drogheda United were more effective in attack.
In the 6th minute, Derry City received the first yellow card of the match when S. Diallo committed a foul. In the 23rd minute, M. Connolly also received a yellow card for Derry City.
The first goal came in the 62nd minute when F. Pierrot scored for Drogheda United with an assist from D. James-Taylor.
Drogheda United extended their lead in the 71st minute with a second goal from F. Pierrot, this time without an assist.
Derry City tried to respond and had a few chances to score, but Drogheda United defended resolutely.
In the 83rd minute, an own goal from A. Quinn reduced the deficit to 2-1. However, Drogheda United scored again in the 88th minute with a third goal from F. Pierrot to seal the victory.
Drogheda United ended the match with 31% possession, 15 shots (3 on target, 6 off target), 3 corners, 12 fouls, 2 yellow cards and no red cards. Derry City, in turn, had 69% possession, 11 shots (3 on target, 5 off target), 5 corners, 9 fouls, 3 yellow cards and no red cards.
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Substitutions derry city: at minute 72 C. Whelan came in and D. Mullen went out., at minute 72 S. Robertson came in and P. McMullan went out., at minute 72 A. O’Reilly came in and S. Diallo went out., at minute 74 R. Boyce came in and J. Davenport went out., at minute 89 G. McCourt came in and M. Connolly went out.
Substitutions drogheda united: at minute 79 L. Heeney came in and D. Markey went out., at minute 88 A. Foley came in and F. Pierrot went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Drogheda United
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