1 v 1 
Sligo Rovers| 11' John Mahon | ||
0-1 | 25' Max Mata | |
| 62' Lukas Browning-Lagerfeldt | ||
| Ben Doherty 64' | ||
| Ciaran Coll 81' | 1-1 |
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Details
| Date | Time | League | Season |
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| 17 March 2023 | 7:45 pm | LOI Men's Premier Division | 2023 |
Match Report
Derry City strike late to snatch a draw at home to Sligo
Ciaran Coll helped Derry City maintain their unbeaten start to the season with an equalising goal at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium.
Coll’s powerful header in the 81st minute drew the home side level after Sligo Rovers had opened the scoring in the 25th minute through Max Mata, against the run of play.
Sligo had been under the cosh before the goal but the goal gave them some impetus. Derry were flat for large periods but piled on the pressure before Coll got them back on level terms.
Derry took a hold of the game early on but for all their possession they failed to really trouble Sligo keeper Luke McNicholas.
The home side thought they had scored in the 10th minute when Jamie McGonigle found the back of the net but referee Adriano Reale had blown for a foul on a Derry player when he should’ve played advantage.
Despite winning a number of corners Derry failed to have an effort on target. Against the run of play the visitors broke the deadlock. Fabrice Hartmann started the move, it ended with Reece Hutchison finding Max Mata at the far post and he headed home from close range.
The goal spurred on Sligo and they started to play some good football. Derry were stunned and their play became a little flat. Patrick McEleney was off target from a Will Patching corner in the 45th minute while down the other end in stoppage time Will Fitzgerald’s shot was just over.
At the start of the second half McGonigle had a chance but he hit his effort straight at McNicholas. Both teams had opportunities but neither keeper was forced into making a save of note.
Substitute Brandon Kavanagh played a good ball to McGonigle he snatched at the ball and it went well wide in the 73rd minute. Derry were back on level terms in the 81st minute when Ben Doherty’s corner was powerfully headed past McNicholas by Ciaran Coll.
Minutes later Bogdan Vastsuk squandered a glorious chance to restore his side’s lead when he was through on goal.
Timeline
| 11' | 21. John Mahon | |
| 25' | 22. Max Mata | |
| 43' | Johan Brannefalk Karl O'Sullivan |
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| 46' | Karl O'Sullivan Lukas Browning-Lagerfeldt |
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| 46' | John Mahon Eanna Clancy |
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| 62' | Lukas Browning-Lagerfeldt | |
| 14. Ben Doherty | 64' | |
| Ollie O'Neill Brandon Kavanagh |
68' | |
| Will Patching Jordan McEneff |
68' | |
| 74' | Niall Morahan Frank Liivak |
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| Ronan Boyce Cian Kavanagh |
79' | |
| 3. Ciaran Coll | 81' | |
| 82' | Bogdan Vastsuk Kailin Barlow |
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| Shane McEleney Evan McLaughlin |
87' |
Past Meetings
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(Round 33)
0 - 0The Showgrounds Sligo Rovers 0-0 Derry City |
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(Round 25)
1 - 0Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium Derry City 1-0 Sligo Rovers |
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(Round 17)
2 - 1The Showgrounds Sligo Rovers v Derry City |
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(Round 3)
0 - 0Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium Derry City v Sligo Rovers |
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(Series 35)
2 - 0Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium Derry City v Sligo Rovers |
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(Series 25)
1 - 2The Showgrounds Sligo Rovers v Derry City |
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(Series 17)
1 - 1Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium Derry City v Sligo Rovers |
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(Series 7)
0 - 1The Showgrounds Sligo Rovers v Derry City |
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(Quarter Final)
0 - 0The Showgrounds Sligo Rovers v Derry City |
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(Series 15)
1 - 0The Showgrounds Sligo Rovers v Derry City |
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(Series 6)
0 - 2Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium Derry City v Sligo Rovers |
1 - 2The Showgrounds Sligo Rovers FC v Derry City FC |
3 - 0Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium Derry City FC v Sligo Rovers FC |
0 - 0The Showgrounds Sligo Rovers FC v Derry City FC |
2 - 0Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium Derry City FC v Sligo Rovers FC |
1 - 2Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium Derry City FC v Sligo Rovers FC |
0 - 2Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium Derry City FC v Sligo Rovers FC |
0 - 2The Showgrounds Sligo Rovers FC v Derry City FC |
2 - 1The Showgrounds Sligo Rovers FC v Derry City FC |
3 - 0LOI Men's Premier Division
The Showgrounds Sligo Rovers FC v Derry City FC |
4 - 0LOI Men's Premier Division
Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium Derry City FC v Sligo Rovers FC |
1 - 1LOI Men's Premier Division
The Showgrounds Sligo Rovers FC v Derry City FC |
2 - 1LOI Men's Premier Division
Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium Derry City FC v Sligo Rovers FC |
7:45 pmLOI Men's Premier Division
The Showgrounds Sligo Rovers FC v Derry City FC |
2LOI Men's Premier Division
Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium Derry City FC v Sligo Rovers FC |
1LOI Men's Premier Division
The Showgrounds Sligo Rovers FC v Derry City FC |
1 - 1LOI Men's Premier Division
Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium Derry City FC v Sligo Rovers FC |
1 - 1LOI Men's Premier Division
The Showgrounds Sligo Rovers FC v Derry City FC |
2 - 1LOI Men's Premier Division
Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium Derry City FC v Sligo Rovers FC |
2 - 2LOI Men's Premier Division
The Showgrounds Sligo Rovers FC v Derry City FC |
1LOI Men's Premier Division
Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium Derry City FC v Sligo Rovers FC |
Ground
| Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium |
|---|
| Ryan McBride Brandywell, Derry, Northern Ireland, BT48 6NP, United Kingdom |
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Shane McEleney is off
Evan McLaughlin is on
Varstuk is off
Kailin Barlow is on
Vastuk squanders a glorious chance to put Sligo back in front
A corner swung in by Ben Doherty and powerfully headed to the net by Ciaran Coll
Ciaran Coll with the equaliser
Another Derry corner
Ronan Boyce is off
Cian Kavanagh is on
Niall Morahan is off
Frank Liivak is on
Brandon Kavanagh with a great ball to McGonigle and all I can say it. What the heck was that?
Neither keeper has been tested
Jamie McGonigle comes close
Ollie O'Neill off
Jordan McEneff is on
Will Patching is off
Brandon Kavanagh is on for Derry
Patrick McEleney's effort is deflected out for a corner
Ben Doherty is booked
Lukas Browning-Lagerfeldt is booked. Looked harsh
Sligo defending well
Jamie McGonigle with a shot but it's straight at McNicholas
Jamie McGonigle with a shot but it's straight at McNicholas
Jamie McGonigle with a shot but it's straight at McNicholas
Good play from Derry yields a corner
John Mahon is off
Eanna Clancy is on
Karl O'Sullivan is off injured.
Lukas Browning-Lagerfeldt is on for Sligo
Will Fitzgerald has a shot but it's just over the bar
He's now waiting to come back on
Karl O'Sullivan is down injured at the moment.
Patching's corner find Patrick McEleney at the back post but his effort is off target
Derry win a corner
Johan Brannefalk goes off to a round of applause from all supporters
Karl O'Sullivan is on for Sligo
Johan Brannefalk down injured for Sligo. Seemed to twist his knee
John Mahon living dangerously here. Already booked and could\'ve been booked there for handball
Hartmann played a big part in that Sligo goal. Reece Hutchison with a perfect ball to the far post for Mata to head home
Derry dominated play but apart from the McGonigle effort which ended up in the net they hadn't come close
Against the run of play Sligo score
Derry opening up Sligo so easily but still have yet to break the deadlock
Derry piling on the pressure
And Derry win a third corner
Another corner to Derry
Corner to Derry. The first of the game but nothing come of it and McNicholas gathers
John Mahon is booked
Adriano Reale is booed by the home supporters. Derry put the ball in the net. There was a free to Derry and he should've played advantage.
Down the other end Sligo keeper Luke McNicholas nearly makes a hames of things.
Hartmann twists and turns but there is no support
Will Patching's free is over the bar but there is no point.
Will Patching's free is over the bar but there is no point.
Will Patching's free is over the bar but there is no point.
A free in a dangerous position for Derry. Harsh enough. Greg Bolger is not happy
Applause around the ground and lights shining for the late Ryan McBride. RIP
Ollie O'Neill's snapshot just goes over. Derry started brightly
Derry attack straight from the start. Ryan Graydon with a ball across the box, Ben Doherty picks it up and whips it back in but there is no one there.
Derry attack straight from the start. Ryan Graydon with a ball across the box, Ben Doherty picks it up and whips it back in but there is no one there.
Games between these two sides last season were tight. Two games ended in a scoreless draw while Derry claimed victory at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium and Sligo won at the Showgrounds.
Sligo slipped to 4th in the table last night after Dundalk's win over Drogheda Utd
Derry City are unbeaten this season. Since Sligo lost their only game so far they've picked up four points out of a possible six at home
Welcome to this evening's coverage of Derry City versus Sligo Rovers.