Sligo’s Cretaro pounces to end Candystripes’ reign

Sligo Rovers 1 Derry City 0

The cup holders staged a brave late rally in an effort to hold on to their prized silverware but the best efforts fell short of forcing a replay at the Brandywell, something the Candystripes’ second-half performance deserved.

Derry had claims for a penalty turned down as the game entered stoppage time after Rory Patterson raced in on goal following a superb interception by substitute Michael Duffy at the other end.