David Parkhouse stole the show in extra-time on Foyleside as Derry City advanced to the final of the EA Sports Cup for a second successive season after beating a ten-man Waterford in a crazy, chaotic tie laced with drama. Three goals from David Park
David Parkhouse stole the show in extra-time on Foyleside as Derry City advanced to the final of the EA Sports Cup for a second successive season after beating a ten-man Waterford in a crazy, chaotic tie laced with drama.
Three goals from David Parkhouse and an own goal from David Lynch in extra-time proved too much for Waterford and Walter Figueira's two sublime goals in normal time.
However, Alan Reynold’s reshaped, youthful Waterford side was full of energy and Derry discovered that time on the ball was at a premium. And what followed was a chaotic spell that saw the visitors take the lead.
A sloppy Darren Cole header after 24 minutes proved too short for Nathan Gartside, who retained his place in starting eleven for the competition's semi-final, and debutant Walter Figueira nodded beyond the Derry goalkeeper to slot home from close range.
Declan Devine's side did respond well before the break - Grant Gillespie missing two clear chances from close ranges - and on the stroke of half-time Derry City were awarded a penalty kick.
Skillfully skipping beyond substitute Cory Galvin, Barry McNamee was upended inside the penalty area by Galvin leaving Robert Rodgers with an easy decision and Parkhouse made no mistake from 12-yards.
