Derry produce finest display of season to reach Cup semi
Derry City secured a spot in the FAI Cup semi-finals after a 4-1 victory over Dundalk at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. Michael Duffy was the standout performer, scoring twice and contributing to the other two goals in a dominant display.
Why it matters
This result marks a significant progression for Derry City in a major domestic cup competition, highlighting their current form.
Derry City showed tremendous fighting spirit to see off a well organised Dundalk and book their place in the Club Orange FAI Cup semi-final.
Talisman Michael Duffy, who was once at Oriel Park fans favourite, was Derry's main man again, netting twice and playing a hand in their other two goals, to secure a deserved man of the match accolade.
Dundalk, not for the first time this season, will feel they had enough chances and just lacked a little bit of luck and experience in the final third to cause a cup upset at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium.
⚽️GOAL - DERRY CITY⚽️ Magic from Duffy! Michael Duffy's superb strike has surely secured Derry's passage to the last four (4-1) 📺 Watch Derry v Dundalk on @rte2 and @rteplayer #RTESport pic.twitter.com/8ZmhWaDGV9
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