McDaid and Kavanagh give Derry some hope

Trabzonspor (Turkey) 4 Derry City 2

And while Declan Devine’s side were outclassed for much of the match, Trabzonspor will arrive on Foyleside with more than a tinge of doubt in their minds as they failed to kill off the tie last night after big away goals from David McDaid and Paddy Kavanagh give Derry plenty to dwell on.

Hoping to keep a disciplined shape was Derry’s game plan, but they were all too easily cut open by a side fielding five full internationals and found themselves 2-0 down inside 15 minutes.