Patrick McClean makes a point for Derry

Derry City needed a moment of magic from substitute Patrick McClean to earn a point from a 1-1 draw with Longford Town on Saturday night.

Patrick McClean makes a point for Derry
Mon, 18 Apr, 2016 - 01:00
Paul Buttner

Longford went into the match bottom of the Premier Division as manager Tony Cousins made four changes to his starting line-up, including giving a league debut to 17-year-old defender Tristan Noack-Hofmann.

The hosts snatched the lead on 26 minutes as David O’Sullivan powered to the net.

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