Wtaerford 0 - 1 Derry City : Higgins delighted with 3 points on the road.
Aug 23, 09:10 PM
Interview by James O'Toole
Derry City continued their impressive form in the Irish Premier Division with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Waterford FC at the Regional Sports Centre on Friday evening. The solitary goal came from a bizarre own goal by Waterford goalkeeper Louis Jones, who spilled a routine header from Ben Doherty over his own line.
The win moves Derry City back to the top of the league table, albeit on goal difference having played a game more than Shelbourne.
Derry City's tenacity proved to be the difference.
Key moments from the match:
* Own goal seals the deal: In the 25th minute, Ben Doherty's header towards goal was spilled into the net by Waterford's goalkeeper, giving Derry City a crucial lead.
* Waterford's dominance: Despite conceding early, Waterford controlled much of the possession and created several chances, but Derry City's goalkeeper, Brian Maher, made some crucial saves to preserve his side's advantage.
* Resilient defense: Derry City's defense stood firm throughout the match, limiting Waterford's attacking threat and ensuring their clean sheet.
This victory further solidifies Derry City's position as one of the top contenders for the Premier Division title. With the season reaching its climax, every point is vital, and Derry City's win tonight was a significant step towards their goal.
Derry City continued their impressive form in the Irish Premier Division with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Waterford FC at the Regional Sports Centre on Friday evening. The solitary goal came from a bizarre own goal by Waterford goalkeeper Louis Jones, who spilled a routine header from Ben Doherty over his own line.
The win moves Derry City back to the top of the league table, albeit on goal difference having played a game more than Shelbourne.
Derry City's tenacity proved to be the difference.
Key moments from the match:
* Own goal seals the deal: In the 25th minute, Ben Doherty's header towards goal was spilled into the net by Waterford's goalkeeper, giving Derry City a crucial lead.
* Waterford's dominance: Despite conceding early, Waterford controlled much of the possession and created several chances, but Derry City's goalkeeper, Brian Maher, made some crucial saves to preserve his side's advantage.
* Resilient defense: Derry City's defense stood firm throughout the match, limiting Waterford's attacking threat and ensuring their clean sheet.
This victory further solidifies Derry City's position as one of the top contenders for the Premier Division title. With the season reaching its climax, every point is vital, and Derry City's win tonight was a significant step towards their goal.