Dogged Derry fight back to showcase title credentials

Derry City might be long shots for a title challenge but they showed they are up to the task after battling back twice to claim a share of the spoils with Dundalk FC at Oriel Park last night.

Goals from Robbie Benson and Michael Duffy were cancelled out by an Aaron McEneff penalty and an Eoin Toal tap-in that ensures the Candystripes sit just six points off Stephen Kenny’s side and champions Cork City with a game in hand still to play.

The home side got off to a dream start with a goal after just six minutes as Benson burst onto John Mountney’s cross to slot home.