Galway land major blow to Derry title hopes

A disputed goal in the 76th minute of a tense and tight contest reverberated around the league. This was particularly the case with Shels winning in Dundalk.

Galway United’s Patrick Hickey celebrates his goal. Picture: ©INPHO/Evan Logan

SSE Airtricity Premier Division: Galway United 1 Derry City 0 

There have been plenty of twists and turns in the road on Derry City’s stuttering title bid and the windy Dyke Road was a fitting venue for another.