Derry take cup final spot after penalty shootout

Derry City 3 Sligo Rovers 3 (Derry won 5-3 on pens aet)

Wed, 24 Aug, 2011 - 09:57

Derry City 3 Sligo Rovers 3 (Derry won 5-3 on pens aet)

Stephen McLaughlin was Derry City’s hero last night as he scored the crucial penalty in the shootout as ten-man Candystripes dumped holders Sligo Rovers out of the EA Sports Cup in a dramatic semi-final at the Brandywell.

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