Zayed double fires Candystripes top

DERRY CITY went top in Terryland Park last night as Galway United set a league record for consecutive defeats, last night’s loss being the 19th league game on the trot in which they have tasted defeat.

The visitors dominated from the first whistle, and didn’t have long to wait to open the scoring, Eamon Zayed converting from the penalty spot in the 11th minute after Bobby Ryan clattered into the back of Kevin Deery.

The goal seemed to stir resistance in the home side, who came into the game, but while they attacked with menace, they failed to test Ger Doherty in the Derry goal.