10-man Candystripes hold Hoops

A 77th-minute David McDaid goal earned 10-man Derry City a share of the points against Shamrock Rovers in their absorbing Airtricity Premier Division encounter at Tallaght Stadium last night.

Given the sides’ recent tangles in the Setanta Cup, and Stephen Kenny’s previous incarnation as City manager, a slow, respectful start could have been expected.

However, it was the Hoops who raced out of the blocks and fashioned the first chance of the night in the third minute as Billy Dennehy’s outswinging free-kick was headed goalward by Craig Sives, but Barry Molloy was perfectly positioned to clear off the line.