The Derry fans have had to be patient with the former UCD forward as he recovered from an ACL injury.
Derry City 2 St Patrick’s Athletic 0 DERRY CITY PUT their Brandywell frustrations behind them as Colm Whelan made it two goals in two appearances to secure only a second home win of the season against a disappointing St. Patrick’s Athletic side.
It was little more than Ruaidhri Higgins’ team deserved, having dominating from the first whistle against a Pat’s side who were on the ropes long before Ryan Graydon’s driving run was ended by Noah Lewis’ outstretched leg inside the Dubliners’ penalty area.Lorcan Doherty / INPHO Ben Doherty celebrates scoring a penalty. Lorcan Doherty / INPHO / INPHO
From there though it was one way traffic with Duffy central to every Derry attack. The frustration was chances created were not bring translated to the scoreboard and it kept Pat’s in the game. Another excellent Derry move down the left ended with O’Neill teeing up Doherty who really should have done better but his scuffed shot lacked power and was easily gathered by a grateful Lyness.
The second half began as the first ended with Derry going close as McJannet and Graydon both went close with efforts but still Lyness’ goal remained intact.
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