Victory will be a significant confidence boost ahead of Europa League third round, second-leg clash against Tobol
Having made five changes from the team that lost 0-1 to Tobol Kostanay in Kazakhstan last Thursday, this win may well help Derry’s preparation given what was a solid defensive display by Kevin Doherty’s men.
And that request was answered thanks to a near-capacity attendance which loudly supported the efforts of the team throughout the 94 minutes. However, Foley fluffed his lines when the effort was blocked at close quarters much to the dismay of the attendance. Having controlled the ball when heading it forward, the pacy winger scampered clear and intelligently squared the ball to the well-placed Jordan McEneff, who gleefully drilled it home from 16 yards.That goal was expected to settle the Candystripes but after the break it was Drogheda who went close to equalising within five minutes.
At the other end Cameron McJannet played a captain’s role when blocking another effort from Foley after Ciaran Coll’s header had been misdirected. While the home side enjoyed the lion’s share of the ball, particularly in the second half, with just one goal between the side’s nothing could be taken for granted and, to be fair, Drogheda refused to give up the ghost.
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