Russell tactics frustrate Derry

UCD put up a dogged performance last night to frustrate the Candystripes in what proved a very poor game at the Brandywell.

However, UCD boss Martin Russell will have been the happier of the managers, the former midfielder watching his tactics work to perfection on Foyleside.

UCD’s disciplined 4-5-1 formation worked a treat, with Derry struggling to deal with the workrate and graft of the students.