Match report from RTE
http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2007/...wayunited.html
Galway United 1-0 Derry City
Friday, 26 October 2007
Wes Charles was Galway United's goalscoring hero on a dramatic night at Terryland Park.
A 40 minute floodlit failure disrupted the evening, but Galway skipper Charles remained calm and composed when presented with a match winning opportunity.
Greg O'Halloran's corner fell kindly for Charles, who blasted home from 10 yards to delight the locals.
Stephen O'Flynn and substitute Dave Cooke might have added a second, but in the end one goal was enough.
It has been a surprisingly tepid League season for Derry City who entered Terryland Park intent on terminating a seven game search for a top flight win.
During this testing period the Candystripes did capture the League Cup, but this fixture against Galway was still relevant for John Robertson's charges.
Galway, striving for survival, were completely aware that a positive result was required for an injection of points and confidence.
The home side were eager and enthusiastic early on as Ciaran Foley's blistering 8th minute drive forced a reflex save from Pat Jennings.
It was Galway who threatened more frequently in the first half as John Lester and Derek Glynn rifled shots over before the interval.
In stoppage time Lester was unable to direct a header past Jennings following a precise Alan Murphy delivery.
The drama continued to unfold after the restart with the mammoth delay before Charles assumed centre stage.
Galway United: Rogers; Keane, Nootimer, Lester, Charles; Murphy (Robson, 61, Cooke, 65), Foley, O'Halloran, O'Brien; O'Flynn, Glynn (Reilly, 68).
Derry City: Jennings; McCallion, Oman, Hutton, Brennan; McGlynn, Deery, Molloy, Martyn, McHugh; Farren.
Referee: D Hanney (Dublin).
Bookmarks