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Date Time League Season
23 May 2022 7:45 pm LOI Men's Premier Division 2022

Match Report

Super sub Keogh wins it at the death for Sligo

Substitute Seamus Keogh’s last minute strike saw Sligo Rovers seal a 2-1 victory over Derry City at the Showgrounds tonight.

Buoyed by a large home crowd, Sligo showed no signs of off the field issues as they made a fast start in the opening minutes. Adam McDonnell was particularly impressive early on in midfield and created two early opportunities early on.

Derry’s first chance came in the 7th when Ronan Boyce got on the end of Will Patching’s free-kick. His header however when just wide of Ed McGinty’s goal.

While Derry grew into the game, it was Sligo who struck first on twenty minutes through Gary Buckley. McDonnell put in a terrific corner which beat everyone except the Cork native who had the easiest of finishes at the far post.

The Candystripes responded well and should have been level five minutes later when Derry were left with a two on one with McGinty. The Sligo keeper did well however to rush Will Patching who only had to pass to Joe Thompson for a tap in.

The visitors would draw level however just before half-time. The league’s top scorer Jamie McGonigle took advantage of Colm Horgan’s heavy touch before slotting past McGinty to leave it 1-1 at the break.

Derry lost full-back Cameron Dummigan in the first half, but his replacement Brandon Kavanagh made a real impact, especially in the beginning of the second half. Derry keeper Brian Maher did really well to tip his shot around the post in the opening couple of minutes in what was another accomplished performance for the Irish under-21 international.

Karl O’Sullivan was similarly influential at the other end and set up Aidan Kenna for a great chance on the hour mark. The former Hearts striker couldn’t get a touch however for what would have been a certain goal.

Both sides continued to search for the winner but both goalkeepers were in top form and determined not to be beaten again. Ed McGinty denied Will Patching from close range on two separate occasions while Brian Maher was as solid as ever to hold off the Sligo onslaught.

Indeed, a draw looked certain until literally the last kick of the ball when Seamus Keogh became a hometown hero as he smashed the ball into the roof of the Derry net to seal a vital three points for the Bit O’Red.




Sligo Rovers

1Ed McGinty Goalkeeper
3Colm Horgan Defender
4Shane Blaney Defender
19Paddy Kirk Defender
17Adam McDonnell Midfielder
6Greg Bolger Midfielder 78'
7Will Fitzgerald Midfielder
8Niall Morahan 11 Midfielder
26Garry Buckley 28 Midfielder 20'
9Aidan Keena Forward
14Karl O’Sullivan Forward 86'
Kailin Barlow Midfielder
2Lewis Banks Defender
10Jordan Hamilton Forward
11Seamas Keogh 8 Midfielder 90'
12Mark Byrne Midfielder
25Cillian Heaney Forward
28Nando Pijnaker 26 Defender
30Richard Brush Goalkeeper
33Peter Maguire Defender

Derry City

26Brian Maher Goalkeeper
2Ronan Boyce Defender
6Eoin Toal Defender
24Danny Lafferty 12 Defender
16Shane McEleney Defender
17Cameron McJannet Defender 75'
23Cameron Dummigan 20 Midfielder
14Will Patching Midfielder
8Joe Thomson Midfielder
9Jamie McGonigle Forward 44'
11James Akintunde Forward
Caoimhin Porter Midfielder
1Nathan Gartside Goalkeeper
3Ciaran Coll Defender
12Matty Smith 24 Forward
17Gerard Storey Midfielder
20Brandon Kavanagh 23 Midfielder
25Evan McLaughlin Defender
29Jack Malone Midfielder
38Liam Mullan Midfielder
  • 90'

    Seamus Keogh has won it at the end! Great finish into the top corner. FT whistle goes straight away and Sligo have sealed it.

  • 90'

    Three additional minutes at the Showgrounds. Both teams tired but still pushing for a winner.

  • 86'

    Seamas Keogh replaces Niall Morahan for Sligo. Adam McDonnell is booked in the meantime.

  • 82'

    Cillian Heaney on for Karl O'Sullivan as Will Patching has another free saved.

  • 78'

    Another yellow this time for Sligo's Greg Bolger.

  • 75'

    First yellow of the game goes to Derry's Cameron McJannett.

  • 74'

    Keena should have done better there. Does really well to cut in and beat two Derry defenders. He tries to find the top corner but he fires the ball way over.

  • 72'

    Ed McGinty makes a really good save from another Patching free kick. Both goalkeepers have been excellent tonight.

  • 70'

    Garry Buckley is off for Nando Pinjacker for Sligo.

  • 66'

    Really good spell for Sligo in the last few minutes. Their latest move ends with a Greg Bolger shot that goes wide. The Bit O'Red will be very encouraged however.

  • 62'

    Karl O'Sullivan puts a great ball in for Aidan Keena who can't quite a touch on it which would have surely ended up in the net. Best chance for Sligo so far in the second half.

  • 60'

    Matty Smith comes on for Derry in place of Danny Rafferty.

  • 57'

    Brandon Kavanagh has been excellent in this second half so far. He's been involved in nearly all of Derry's attacks so far from right back. His latest cross is cleared but Derry regain possession almost immediately.

  • 51'

    Brandon Kavanagh with a curling shot which hits off one of the Sligo defenders. The resulting corner is cleared.

  • 46'

    Back underway at the Showgrounds.

  • Half-time and it's 1-1. Very entertaining game so far with plenty of chances at both ends. Set up for a really entertaining second half.

  • 44'

    Speaking of the devil, McGonigle with a real poachers goal just before the break. Colm Horgan takes a heavy touch and McGonigle takes full advantage dispossesing him and slotting home.

  • 43'

    McGinty does well to come out and deny Jamie McGonigle who made one of his trademark runs in behind. Good goalkeeping however.

  • 42'

    Derry edging the last few minutes without creating any meaningful chances. Patching's latest free-kick is cleared away.

  • 42'

    Derry edging the last few minutes without creating any meaningful chances. Patching's latest free-kick is cleared away.

  • 34'

    Derry struggling with Sligo's high line but do look threatening on the break. Very entertaining game so far.

  • 30'

    Karl O'Sullivan hits a shot straight at Maher but he spills and just about collects the ball at the second time of asking from the clutches of Greg Bolger.

  • 25'

    Brandon Kavanagh is on for the injured Cameron Dummigan for Derry.

  • 25'

    Derry should be level. Joe Thompson and Patching however miscommunicate in what really should have been a tap in. Credit to keeper Ed McGinty however for forcing them to make a decision.

  • 20'

    Gary Buckley gets the break through from Adam McDonnell\'s corner. His cross found Buckley at the far post who had the easiest of finishes to tap in the breaking ball. 1-0 Sligo.

  • 19'

    Lovely turn from Aidan Keena before taking a great shot which is saved by Maher. Corner kick.

  • 16'

    Brian Maher looking very assured in the Derry net. He's cut out a number of crosses already. Easy to see why he's an Irish under 21 international.

  • 12'

    Game settling down after a frantic opening 10 minutes. Both teams looking to utilise the pace of their wingers.

  • 7'

    Ronan Boyce goes very through a header from Will Patching's free-kick. His header however goes just left and wide.

  • 3'

    Great start from Sligo who have created two early chances, one from a corner and another just a moment ago from Adam McDonnell.

  • underway

  • Teams out onto the pitch at the Showgrounds.

  • Hello and welcome to live text commentary of Sligo Rovers v Derry City. Kick off is at 7.45 with team news on the way momentarily.

Past Meetings

(Round 3)
0 - 0
LOI Men's Premier Division
Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium

Derry City v Sligo Rovers

(Series 35)
2 - 0
LOI Men's Premier Division
Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium

Derry City v Sligo Rovers

(Series 25)
1 - 2
LOI Men's Premier Division
The Showgrounds

Sligo Rovers v Derry City

(Series 17)
1 - 1
LOI Men's Premier Division
Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium

Derry City v Sligo Rovers

(Series 7)
0 - 1
LOI Men's Premier Division
The Showgrounds

Sligo Rovers v Derry City

(Quarter Final)
0 - 0
FAI Cup
The Showgrounds

Sligo Rovers v Derry City

(Series 15)
1 - 0
LOI Men's Premier Division
The Showgrounds

Sligo Rovers v Derry City

(Series 6)
0 - 2
LOI Men's Premier Division
Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium

Derry City v Sligo Rovers

1 - 2
LOI Men's Premier Division
The Showgrounds

Sligo Rovers FC v Derry City FC

3 - 0
LOI Men's Premier Division
Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium

Derry City FC v Sligo Rovers FC

0 - 0
LOI Men's Premier Division
The Showgrounds

Sligo Rovers FC v Derry City FC

2 - 0
LOI Men's Premier Division
Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium

Derry City FC v Sligo Rovers FC

1 - 2
LOI Men's Premier Division
Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium

Derry City FC v Sligo Rovers FC

0 - 2
LOI Men's Premier Division
Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium

Derry City FC v Sligo Rovers FC

0 - 2
LOI Men's Premier Division
The Showgrounds

Sligo Rovers FC v Derry City FC

2 - 1
LOI Men's Premier Division
The Showgrounds

Sligo Rovers FC v Derry City FC

3 - 0
LOI Men's Premier Division
The Showgrounds

Sligo Rovers FC v Derry City FC

4 - 0
LOI Men's Premier Division
Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium

Derry City FC v Sligo Rovers FC

1 - 1
LOI Men's Premier Division
The Showgrounds

Sligo Rovers FC v Derry City FC

2 - 1
LOI Men's Premier Division
Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium

Derry City FC v Sligo Rovers FC

7:45 pm
LOI Men's Premier Division
The Showgrounds

Sligo Rovers FC v Derry City FC

2
LOI Men's Premier Division
Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium

Derry City FC v Sligo Rovers FC

1
LOI Men's Premier Division
The Showgrounds

Sligo Rovers FC v Derry City FC

1 - 1
LOI Men's Premier Division
Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium

Derry City FC v Sligo Rovers FC

1 - 1
LOI Men's Premier Division
The Showgrounds

Sligo Rovers FC v Derry City FC

2 - 1
LOI Men's Premier Division
Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium

Derry City FC v Sligo Rovers FC

2 - 2
LOI Men's Premier Division
The Showgrounds

Sligo Rovers FC v Derry City FC

1
LOI Men's Premier Division
Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium

Derry City FC v Sligo Rovers FC

Ground

The Showgrounds
The Showgrounds - Sligo Rovers F.C., Magheraboy Road, Knappagh Beg, Sligo, Sligo Municipal Borough District, County Sligo, Connacht, F91 P523, Ireland

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