Candystripes grab sweet win over UCD

NEWLY-PROMOTED Derry City picked up their first Premier Division points of the season when an early goal from winger Gareth McGlynn set them on the path to victory over UCD in a tense encounter at the Belfield Bowl.

A brilliant late Daniel Lafferty effort made certain of the three points despite a spirited second half by the Students, who will feel that they deserved at least a share of the spoils.

Stephen Kenny’s side had their noses in front after just six minutes when a powerful header out of defence by Shane McEleney was picked up by his brother Patrick McEleney. He supplied a perfect reverse ball for McGlynn to fire home with his left foot from 14 yards.