19.45 27 May 2023 - The Showgrounds
Referee: Paul McLaughlin
Watch: Will Fitzgerald’s goal edges Sligo Rovers past Derry City
- Andrew Dempsey
- Sun, May 28 2023
Will Fitzgerald struck early on as Sligo Rovers picked up a valuable three points at the expense of Derry City.
John Russell’s side came into the clash knowing that they needed a win to get their season back on track after a difficult number of weeks.
And they did just that as Derry City were unable to see past the Bit O’ Red’s ten-men.
However, it was not until late on when Sligo were reduced to a man less after John Mahon was dismissed for a second bookable offence.
Yet, Fitzgerald’s goal gave them the platform to hold on.
A fast start
— Sligo Rovers (@sligorovers) May 28, 2023
Frank Liivak raced down the wing in the third minute last night to cross for Will Fitzgerald to score our winning goal
From one winger to another 🤟#bitoredpic.twitter.com/QunC64kuTl
The former Derry City star picked up a loose ball in the penalty area following Frank Liivak’s cross into danger.
And from there he twisted and turned before finding the net with an aid of a deflection to beat Derry City keeper Brian Maher.
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Subs
Subs
P | Team | Pd | W | D | L | Pts |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Shamrock R | 36 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 72 |
2 | Derry | 36 | 18 | 11 | 7 | 65 |
3 | St Patrick's Athl. | 36 | 19 | 5 | 12 | 62 |
4 | Shels | 36 | 15 | 15 | 6 | 60 |
5 | Dundalk | 36 | 17 | 7 | 12 | 58 |
6 | Bohs | 36 | 16 | 10 | 10 | 58 |
7 | Drogheda | 36 | 10 | 11 | 15 | 41 |
8 | Sligo | 36 | 10 | 7 | 19 | 37 |
9 | Cork | 36 | 8 | 7 | 21 | 31 |
10 | UCD | 36 | 2 | 5 | 29 | 11 |
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