Scoreless draw at Brandywell

Derry City 0 Drogheda United 0

Holders Drogheda still await their first goal in this season's Setanta Sports Cup as they had to settle for a scoreless draw at the Brandywell as Derry joined Linfield at the top of Group 1.

In a tight game, Drogheda had the best chance of the first half on 26 minutes.

Midfielder Paul keegan put Tony Grant through one-on-one with Patrick Jennings, but the striker shot wide of the Derry keeper's left-hand post.

Derry came within inches of taking the lead on 67 minutes when Paddy McCourt clipped the Drogheda crossbar after good work by Gareth McGlynn.

McCourt almost instigated a winner 10 minutes from time, but his low shot was deflected just wide off Drogheda defender Jason Gavin.