Shane Keegan earned only his second competitive win as manager of Galway United as they overcame Derry City 2-0 in the second round of the EA Sports Cup, thanks to goals from Kevin Devaney and Vinny Faherty. Devaney struck in the 27th minute of the
Shane Keegan earned only his second competitive win as manager of Galway United as they overcame Derry City 2-0 in the second round of the EA Sports Cup, thanks to goals from Kevin Devaney and Vinny Faherty.
Devaney struck in the 27th minute of the first half, expertly pouncing on a corner kick at the back post as United stole a lead. Derry fought back following the restart.
Mark Timlin producing an effort from 30 yards before Nathan Boyle beat the offside trap to go one-on-one with Ciaran Nugent, but the Galway 'keeper was equal to the threat.
In the 90th minute, however, United secured their passage into the quarter-final as Vinny Faherty pounced to double the home side's lead with a poacher's goal.
