Match Report
Five consecutive wins preceded this game for Derry City, having scored in 6 consecutive games. Mervue United arrived off three straight defeats. Recent form was uneven: 15/15 points for Derry City, 3/15 for Mervue United.
The match was played at Brandywell Stadium (capacity 2,000). Half-time and full-time told different stories: Derry City led 3-0 at the break, before 5 more goals closed it at 7-1.
Goal scorers
Derry City: D. McDaid (13'), Mark Farren (35'), Patrick McEleney (40'), D. McDaid (56'), Mark Farren (60'), Mark Farren (61'), R. Curran (77') · Mervue United: P. Hoban (52')