Finn Harps 1-2 Derry City
THERE was no joy for Finn Harps in this evening’s North West derby as they lost out to league leaders, Derry City at a packed Finn Park,
Derry took the lead in the 17th minute when Cameron McJannet headed home from a corner.
Yoyo Mahdy had a chance to equalise, but Derry were on top and went close to adding to their advantage.
HT: Finn Harps 0-1 Derry City
There weren’t many chances after the restart but Dave Webster was unlucky not to level matters when Dave Webster hit the crossbar in the 72nd minute.
Derry took a big step towards victory in the 88th minute when Will Patching scored a super free-kick.
Harps didn’t give up and Filip Mihaljevic won and scored a penalty in the 92nd minute.
However, the Candystripes held on to claim all three points.
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