eircom League: Derry shock leaders Shelbourne

Shelbourne 0 Derry City 1

Shelbourne 0 Derry City 1

Derry City threw a spanner in Shelbourne's title charge with a deserved win at Tolka Park.

Tommy McCallion struck for the only goal of the game after just 16 minutes with a sweet left-foot volley from the edge of the area.

Second half substitute Liam Coyle might have added to Derry's winning margin when forcing a fine save from Steve Williams before hitting the crossbar with a spectacular overhead kick.

Jim Gannon and Owen Heary had chances for Shels who blew a chance to go seven points clear at the top

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