HARRY ASCROFT was the hero of the hour as Finn Harps secured a rare derby win over Derry City – and here’s how they did it.
21 minutes into the second half, Tony McNamee – who had just been sent on as a substitute – launched a long throw into the Derry area. Ascroft manoeuvred his way into position and headed past Peter Cherrie
WATCH:
64 Mins –
What a goal from Ashcroft to put Finn Harps into the lead.
Finn Harps 1-0 Derry City
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A little earlier, Mark Anthony McGinley, the Harps goalkeeper, superbly saved from Jamie McDonagh
SAVE!
53 Mins:
Mark McGinley does brilliantly well to save Jamie McDonagh’s shot.
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The first half had been one of few chances at either end
HALF TIME:
Finn Harps 0-0 Derry City
Scoreless here at Finn Park as the panel will disucss the First-Half action.
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Mikey Place might have wrapped it up, but he shot wide with a chance to make it 2-0
CHANCE!
73 Mins:
Mikey Place with a great chance to make it 2-0 to the home side. Just wide from a tight angle.
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At the final whistle, Finn Park erupted to savour a massive win
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Finn Harps 1-0 Derry City
Look what it means for the players and fans at Finn Harps!
Reaction coming up next from the panel.
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