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BBC News
23-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Derry City and Shamrock Rovers chasing opener
Update: Date: 20:59 BST Title: Post Content: Derry City 0-0 Shamrock Rovers Jack Byrne sends a Shamrock Rovers corner from the right into the area but Michael Duffy clears for Derry. Update: Date: 20:54 BST Title: Post Content: Derry City 0-0 Shamrock Rovers Michael Duffy wins a corner for Derry City which Shane Ferguson swings into the area but Aaron Greene heads clear. Update: Date: 20:50 BST Title: Back underway Content: Derry City 0-0 Shamrock Rovers Jack Byrne gets the ball rolling and the second half is underway. Update: Date: 20:40 BST Title: Look who's back! Content: Derry City 0-0 Shamrock Rovers (HT) There's a big crowd packed in the Brandywell tonight for this top-two clash, including one of their former players. James McClean, a title winner with his home club Derry City in 2010, is back to see this one after helping Wrexham win promotion in the the EFL Championship next season. Update: Date: 20:34 BST Title: HALF-TIME Content: Derry City 0-0 Shamrock Rovers A scrappy but competitive half of football between the league's two top sides. Derry will feel they shaded the exchanges with the only real chance that one that fell to Liam Boyce. Here's hoping for goals in the second half!! Update: Date: 20:32 BST Title: Post Content: Derry City 0-0 Shamrock Rovers There will be one minute of additional time at the end of this first half. Update: Date: 20:29 BST Title: Post Content: Derry City 0-0 Shamrock Rovers Derry City win a free around 40 yards from goal and just a little left of centre. Shane Ferguson swings it into the area and over the heads of everyone. Goal-kick for Shamrock Rovers. Update: Date: 20:20 BST Title: Post Content: Derry City 0-0 Shamrock Rovers Shamrock Rovers are having their best spell of the match so far. Graham Burke tries a shot but it's down the throat of Brian Maher who easily gathers. Update: Date: 20:18 BST Title: Derry's last home league win over Shamrock Rovers Content: Derry City 0-0 Shamrock Rovers Derry City have failed to claim a league win over Shamrock Rovers in their last eight attempts. Their last win coming on the 25th of February 2022 thanks to a 93rd minute winner from then Candystripe striker Jamie McGonigle. The Derry boss on that night was Ruaidhri Higgins who like the matchwinner that night McGonigle plies his trade at Irish Premiership side Coleraine. Jamie McGonigle celebrates scoring Derry City's winner against Shamrock Rovers in their last win over the Dublin club at Brandywell. Update: Date: 20:15 BST Title: Post Content: Derry City 0-0 Shamrock Rovers Liam Boyce goes down in the area and the home fans want a penalty but referee Marc Lynch quickly waves away any protests on the pitch. Update: Date: 20:13 BST Title: CLOSE! Content: Derry City 0-0 Shamrock Rovers Gavin Whyte drives at the heart of the Shamrock Rovers defence and enters the box before squaring to Liam Boyce who in a tangle of bodies has his effort send away for a corner. It was a bit like Brennan Johnson's effort in the Europa League final but it went to the wrong side of the post for Derry on this occasion. The resulting corner falls to Shane Ferguson but his left footed effort goes to the right and wide. Update: Date: 20:08 BST Title: Post Content: Derry City 0-0 Shamrock Rovers Derry City win their third corner of the night as Michael Duffy's driven cross is headed behind Daniel Cleary. Ferguson swings in the corner and once again Clearly, well, clears. I suppose it's in the name... Update: Date: 20:06 BST Title: SUBSTITUTION Content: Derry City 0-0 Shamrock Rovers Shamrock Rovers make the first change of the night after just 18 minutes as Josh Honohan replaces Cory O'Sullivan. O'Sullivan had already been booked and committed a foul since that yellow card so maybe a wise call from Stephen Bradley. Update: Date: 20:01 BST Title: YELLOW CARD Content: Derry City 0-0 Shamrock Rovers Derry City striker Liam Boyce is shown a yellow card for a foul on Roberto Lopes. Update: Date: 19:59 BST Title: Post Content: Derry City 0-0 Shamrock Rovers Cory O'Sullivan stops a Derry break with another foul on Gavin Whyte. The home crowd want a second yellow card for the Rovers defender. Update: Date: 19:57 BST Title: Post Content: Derry City 0-0 Shamrock Rovers Shamrock Rovers win their first corner of the game thanks to good work from former Celtic defender Adam Matthews. Jack Byrne swings it into the area but Daniel Cleary fires well over the crossbar. Update: Date: 19:54 BST Title: YELLOW CARD Content: Derry City 0-0 Shamrock Rovers Cory O'Sullivan, the Shamrock Rovers left-back, goes into the book for a foul on Gavin Whyte. Whyte has beaten him three times already! Update: Date: 19:50 BST Title: Post Content: Derry City 0-0 Shamrock Rovers Gavin Whyte wins another corner for the home team down the right hand side. Shane Ferguson swings it deep into the area but it is cleared by Rovers who appeared to have a real break on before Adam O'Reilly foiled the attack. Update: Date: 19:48 BST Title: Post Content: Derry City 0-0 Shamrock Rovers Gavin Whyte wins an early corner for Derry which Shane Ferguson swings into the area. Michael Duffy tries an acrobatic effort but Rovers scramble and clear their lines. Update: Date: 19:46 BST Title: KICK-OFF Content: Derry City 0-0 Shamrock Rovers Derry City get us underway through Carl Winchester.
RTÉ News
09-05-2025
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Derry City edge Cork City to keep up flying form
Kevin Holt's first League of Ireland goal fired Derry City up to second in the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division table with an away win at Cork City. The Dundee United recruit headed home in the 78th minute to provide Tiarnan Lynch's in-form side a fifth win in six games. Liam Boyce had given them the lead in a dominant first half before Djenairo Daniels brought the hosts level after the hour. Derry have proved the Leesiders' bogey team as their winless streak extended to 14 games in this fixture. Since 2018, they have recorded just two draws and 12 losses against the Candystripes. This defeat leaves Cork detached in ninth place. Roy Keane was in attendance for the second consecutive week at Turner's Cross. The Manchester United legend spent his pre-match signing autographs for a crowd of kids among the 2,736 fans. Tim Clancy welcomed Seani Maguire, Greg Bolger, and Milan Mbeng back from injury. Only Mbeng was fit enough to start as the manager switched to a 5-3-2 formation. Meanwhile, Lynch made three changes to his winning side. Boyce, Gavin Whyte, and Sam Todd were introduced for Danny Mullen, Paul McMullan, and Shane Ferguson. Todd and Boyce combined to give the hosts a major scare inside three minutes. Northern Ireland international Boyce rose highest to meet the cross but hit the post. His follow-up effort skewed wide. Derry continued that dominance and broke the deadlock in the 24th minute. It came from a misjudgement by Cork keeper Tein Troost. The NAC Breda loanee came charging out to chase a Hayden Cann pass he had no hope of winning. Gavin Whyte got there first and lobbed the stranded shot-stopper. It left Boyce with the simplest of headers into an empty net for his fourth of the season. Cork's search for their first clean sheet of the season will extend into a 16th game. Derry's aerial threat continued from a Michael Duffy corner; their seventh of the half. Todd sent it towards the far corner, but Daniels got in the way to block. For followers of xG, Cork only clocked up 0.05 expected goals in the first half. The half-time introduction of Kitt Nelson saw them switch to 4-3-3 in a bid to change that statistic. Derry's next corner ended up with the ball in the net. Ronan Boyce headed back across for Liam Boyce to bundle in, but the linesman chalked off the goal for offside. Troost then came up with a vital save from Whyte as Duffy lurked for a far-post tap-in. In a repeat of the Shamrock Rovers draw, the longer Cork held out, the more they grew into the game. In the 61st minute, Crystal Palace-linked Cathal O'Sullivan stole possession to register Cork's first shot on target. Brian Maher beat it away to safety. Within a minute, Cork were level. A quick throw-in sent O'Sullivan down the line, and his pull-back was finished to the net by Daniels. It marked a third goal in two games for the emergency signing. Worryingly, he pulled up injured soon after. Duffy curled a free-kick around the wall, which had Troost at full stretch to tip around the post. In the 78th minute, the visitors were back ahead. Harvey Skieters had a penalty appeal turned down at one end before Derry forced a corner at the other. Duffy's delivery found Holt for a bullet header to the net. After a lengthy injury to Adam O'Reilly, referee Declan Toland decided on 10 added minutes, but Cork couldn't find a leveller. Cork City: Tein Troost; Harry Nevin, Milan Mbeng, Freddie Anderson (Kitt Nelson 46), Charlie Lyons, Matthew Kiernan (Seani Maguire 90+1); Seán Murray, Darragh Crowley (Greg Bolger 67), Evan McLaughlin (Rio Shipston 67); Cathal O'Sullivan, Djenairo Daniels (Harvey Skieters 70). Derry City: Brian Maher; Hayden Cann, Mark Connolly, Kevin Holt; Ronan Boyce (Robbie Benson 53), Adam O'Reilly, Carl Winchester (Ciaron Harkin 83), Sam Todd; Gavin Whyte (Paul McMullan 64), Michael Duffy; Liam Boyce (Danny Mullen 64).Referee: Declan Toland (Westmeath).
The 42
02-05-2025
- Sport
- The 42
Derry City move closer to top after long-awaited win over Shelbourne
Derry City 2 Shelbourne 0 DERRY CITY MOVED to within two points of leaders St Patrick's Athletic who visit Brandywell on Monday night, after a first victory over champions Shelbourne since March 2022. The Foylesiders issued a statement of their title intent with an impressive performance with first half goals from Michael Duffy and Liam Boyce sealing the win. Damien Duff's side returned to the scene of their title celebrations last November but the Dubliners trudged off the pitch at the final whistle as their seven match unbeaten run came to an abrupt end. Michael Duffy netted his sixth goal of the season and his second against Shelbourne when he fired home from Shane Ferguson's corner kick after 14 minutes. That goal stunned the visitors who had dominated the ball up until that point but when Liam Boyce charged down Sam Bone's attempted clearance and slotted past Conor Kearns on 31 minutes – the Belfast man's second goal in two matches – it effectively ended Shelbourne's night. Advertisement Derry's Liam Boyce celebrates scoring a goal. Lorcan Doherty / INPHO Lorcan Doherty / INPHO / INPHO It's three wins in four for Derry who leapfrogged the champions into fifth spot. Tiernan Lynch made four changes from the team that lost in Waterford with the Belfast man opting for a back five. Liam Boyce, Shane Ferguson, Adam O'Reilly and Hayden Cann were all recalled to the starting line-up as Lynch shuffled his pack for the first of two games in four days. Shelbourne were returning to the scene of last November's title celebrations and Damien Duff made two changes to the team which drew with Shamrock Rovers last weekend. One of those was enforced as skipper Mark Coyle sat out through suspension but Harry Wood – who scored the winning goal to clinch the title on his last visit to Foyleside – started on the bench. In came Ali Coote and Sean Gannon for the champions. Derry were chasing shadows during the opening stages as the visitors bossed the ball without creating anything of note. Against the run of play it was the home side who opened the scoring on 14 minutes when Ferguson's inswinging corner was met by Duffy at the back post as the winger ran into the box unopposed before volleying into the net from close range. Derry's Michael Duffy celebrates a goal. Lorcan Doherty / INPHO Lorcan Doherty / INPHO / INPHO Ellis Chapman's long ball forward was headed out into the path of Evan Caffrey in space on the edge of the box four minutes later but he screwed his shot wide of the target. Ronan Boyce volleyed narrowly wide of the far post with a terrific strike when Ferguson's cross from the left was headed into his path by a Shelbourne defender. Derry doubled their lead on 31 minutes when Liam Boyce charged down Sam Bone's attempted clearance, controlled the ball on his chest, ran through on goal and fired clinically past Conor Kearns. Just before the break Caffrey brought the ball down with a delicious touch but his arrowed strike towards the bottom corner was turned behind at full stretch by Brian Maher – the keeper's first save of the night. There wasn't much goalmouth action in either half after the break with Derry doing well to contain the increasingly frustrated Dubliners. Related Reads Shelbourne's moment of a lifetime will live on in hearts and minds, and passed on in song Late drama as Sligo Rovers rescue draw against 10-man Cork City 'You could say it's the impossible job' - Damien Duff on FAI search for new Chief Football Officer Shelbourne boss Damien Duff. Lorcan Doherty / INPHO Lorcan Doherty / INPHO / INPHO Derry kept Shelbourne striker Mipo Odubeko quiet until the 80th minute when he forced his way in at the back post but his deflected shot was gathered cleanly by Maher. The Candystripes impressively saw the game out with a professional display to secure a fifth clean sheet of the season to set up a crunch clash against the new leaders on Monday night. Derry City: B Maher: R Boyce, M Connolly, K Holt, H Cann, S Ferguson (S Todd 60); G Whyte (R Benson 60), C Winchester, A O'Reilly, M Duffy (P McMullan 67); L Boyce (D Mullen 67). Shelbourne: C Kearns; E Caffrey (J O'Sullivan 71), S Gannon, S Bone (T Wilson 65), K Ledwidge, J Norris (R O'Kane 71); A Coote (H Wood 65), K Inroy (J Martin 46), JJ Lunney, E Chapman; M Odubeko. Referee – Rob Hennessy (Dublin)
The Irish Sun
02-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Michael Duffy and Liam Boyce score as Derry City close gap on Premier Division summit with huge win over Shelbourne
MICHAEL DUFFY netted his sixth goal of the season as Derry City moved to within two points of the summit on Friday night. Former Advertisement 2 Liam Boyce and Michael Duffy scored as Derry City beat Shelbourne Credit: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile 2 It ended Shelbourne's seven match unbeaten run Credit: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile And it is now three wins in four for Liam Boyce, Shane Ferguson, Adam O'Reilly and Hayden Cann were all recalled as Lynch shuffled his pack. Shelbourne were returning to the scene of last November's title celebrations and boss One of those was enforced as Mark Coyle sat out through suspension with Harry Wood left on the bench. Advertisement Read More on League of Ireland In came Ali Coote and Seán Gannon for the champions. Derry were chasing shadows during the opening stages as the visitors bossed the ball without creating much. But the home side opened the scoring against the run of play in the 14th minute. Ferguson's inswinging corner was met by Duffy at the back post as the winger ran into the box unopposed before volleying into the net from close range. Advertisement Most read in Football Ellis Chapman's long ball forward was then headed out into the path of Evan Caffrey in space on the edge of the box four minutes later but he screwed his shot wide. Ronan Boyce volleyed narrowly wide of the far post with a terrific strike when Ferguson's cross from the left was headed into his path by a Shelbourne defender. Cork City fans watch League of Ireland clash against Dundalk in cinema But Derry doubled their lead on 31 minutes. Liam Boyce charged down Sam Bone's attempted clearance, controlled the ball on his chest and ran through on goal before firing clinically past Conor Kearns. Advertisement Just before the break, Caffrey brought the ball down with a fine touch. But his arrowed strike towards the bottom corner was turned behind at full stretch by Brian Maher. It was the keeper's first save of the night. There was not much action in either half after the break with Derry doing well to contain the increasingly frustrated Dubliners. Advertisement Derry kept Reds striker Mipo Odubeko quiet until the 80th minute when he forced his way in at the back post. But his deflected shot was gathered cleanly by Maher. The Candystripes impressively saw the game out with a professional display to secure a fifth clean sheet of the season. It sets them up nicely ahead of Monday's crunch clash with leaders St Patrick's Athletic. Advertisement SUN STAR MAN Michael Duffy (Derry City) DERRY CITY : Maher 7: R Boyce 7, Connolly 7, Holt 7, Cann 7, Ferguson 7 (Todd 60, 7); Whyte 7 (Benson 60, 7), Winchester 8, O'Reilly 7, Duffy 8 (McMullan 67, 7); L Boyce 8 (Mullen 67, 7). SHELBOURNE : Kearns 6; Caffrey 7 (O'Sullivan 71, 6), S Gannon 6, S Bone 5 (Wilson 65, 6), Ledwidge 5, Norris 6 (O'Kane 71, 6); A Coote 6 (Wood 65, 6), Inroy 5 (Martin 46, 6), Lunney 6, Chapman 5; Odubeko 6. Advertisement REFEREE : R Hennessy (Dublin).
Irish Examiner
02-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Derry move within two points of St Pat's as they halt Shelbourne's seven match unbeaten run
SSE Airtricity Premier Division: Derry City 2 (Duffy 14', Boyce 31') Shelbourne 0 DERRY City moved to within two points of leaders St Patrick's Athletic who visit Brandywell on Monday night after a first victory over champions Shelbourne since March 2022. The Foylesiders issued a statement of their title intent with an impressive performance with first half goals from Michael Duffy and Liam Boyce sealing the win. Damien Duff's side returned to the scene of their title celebrations last November but Dubliners trudged off the pitch at the final whistle as their seven match unbeaten run came to an abrupt end. Michael Duffy netted his sixth goal of the season and his second against Shelbourne when he fired home from Shane Ferguson's corner kick after 14 minutes. That goal stunned the visitors who had dominated the ball up until that point but when Liam Boyce charged down Sam Bone's attempted clearance and slotted past Conor Kearns on 31 minutes - the Belfast man's second goal in two matches - it effectively ended Shelbourne's night. It's three wins in four for Derry who leapfrogged the champions into fifth spot. Derry were chasing shadows during the opening stages as the visitors bossed the ball without creating anything of note. Against the run of play it was the home side who opened the scoring on 14 minutes when Shane Ferguson's inswinging corner was met by Duffy at the back post as the winger ran into the box unopposed before volleying into the net from close range. Ellis Chapman's long ball forward was headed out into the path of Evan Caffrey in space on the edge of the box four minutes later but he screwed his shot wide of the target, Ronan Boyce volleyed narrowly wide of the far post with a terrific strike when Ferguson's cross from the left was headed into his path by a Shelbourne defender. Derry doubled their lead on 31 minutes when Liam Boyce charged down Sam Bone's attempted clearance, controlled the ball on his chest, ran through on goal and fired clinically past Conor Kearns. Just before the break Caffrey brought the ball down with a delicious touch but his arrowed strike towards the bottom corner was turned behind at full stretch by Brian Maher - the keeper's first save of the night. There wasn't much goalmouth action in either half after the break with Derry doing well to contain the increasingly frustrated Dubliners. Derry kept Shelbourne striker Mipo Odubeko quiet until the 80th minute when he forced his way in at the back post but his deflected shot was gathered cleanly by Maher. The Candystripes impressively saw the game out with a professional display to secure a fifth clean sheet of the season to set up a crunch clash against the new leaders on Monday night. Derry City: B Maher: R Boyce, M Connolly, K Holt, H Cann, S Ferguson (S Todd 60); G Whyte (R Benson 60), C Winchester, A O'Reilly, M Duffy (P McMullan 67); L Boyce (D Mullen 67). Shelbourne: C Kearns; E Caffrey (J O'Sullivan 71), S Gannon, S Bone (T Wilson 65), K Ledwidge, J Norris (R O'Kane 71); A Coote (H Wood 65), K Inroy (J Martin 46), JJ Lunney, E Chapman; M Odubeko. Referee: R Hennessy (Dublin)
