At the other end, Guntars Silagailis saw his weak shot easily saved by Gerard Doherty.

BBC: Derry City 1-1 Cork City

City goalkeeper Gerard Doherty made a superb block to deny Brazilian midfielder Marquinhos soon after the restart.

BBC: CSKA Sofia 1-0 Derry City

Cork's winner came seven minutes later after impressive centre-back Dan Murray charged down the left wing and produced a pinpoint cross which Kiely powered past Gerard Doherty.

BBC: Derry City 0-1 Cork City

The Carnegie Premier League hosts took control early in the game and man-of-the-match Thompson went close after 15 minutes when keeper Gerard Doherty's clearance struck the striker but the ball flew wide.

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