Derry City coach Jim McGuinness. Photo: Sportsfile
There was a strong Donegal feel to the Derry City Under-19 squad that won the EA Sports Enda McGuill Cup on Wednesday night.
The young Candystripes defeated Bohemians 5-4 in a penalty shoot-out after a 1-1 draw at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium.
Convoy native Michael Harris (pictured below) drilled home the winning spot kick to spark jubilant scenes among the 1,200 in attendance.
Former All-Ireland winning Donegal manager Jim McGuinness is a coach with the Derry City Under-19s.
Harris was joined by Gweedore’s Patrick Ferry, Shaun McDermott from Moville and Mark McFadden, who hails from Buncrana, in the City team, while Marc Walsh from Loughanure, a former Swansea City prospect, came on as a substitute.
Derry had Caoimhin Porter sent off and they fell behind to a superb Sean Grehan goal in extra time. However, Evan McLaughlin’s penalty got City level and they emerged victorious
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