Candystripes extend lead

DERRY CITY extended their lead in the First Division following this deserved north-west derby victory over Finn Harps at the Brandywell.

The game proved fiercely competitive, particularly in the first half. The league leaders broke the deadlock in the 45th minute when a low James McClean free-kick found it’s way to the net off the upright.

Derry doubled their lead in the 51st minute when the lively David McDaid forced defender, Matthew Crossan into a mistake when attempting to feed the ball to his keeper, the Derry striker nipping in to guide the ball home.