Patterson brace inspires City win

Derry took the lead on 38 minutes when Barry McNamee’s in-swinging corner was turned into his own net by Alan Byrne, before Patterson scored the first of his two goals just after the hour mark to give the visitors a 2-0 lead.

But Mick Cooke’s side scored twice inside a minute with Declan O’Brien heading home Gavin Brennan’s corner, before the substitute added a second when he volleyed home from close range.

However Patterson won the points for the Candystripes when he made no mistake on 86 minutes side footing home high into the net, after Mark Griffin’s clever flick had created the opening.

After the game boss Declan Devine gave his thoughts on the exciting encounter at Hunky Dorys Park.