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Irish Premier Division Derry City' s title hopes fade after draw with Shelbourne

By Niall KeenanBBC Sport NI Last updated on 21 October 202221 October 2022.From the section IrishDerry City's title hopes were dealt a hammer blow by Friday's defeat by Shelbourne Derry City lost ground in the race for the League of Ireland title as they slipped to a disappointing 1-1 draw with Shelbourne at the Brandywell. A low-key first half saw the sides head in goalless at the break. Jack Moylan fired Shels in front after 70 minutes after a misplaced pass from Derry goalkeeper Brian Maher. Joe Thomson carved out an equaliser but Derry are now eight points behind Shamrock Rovers, who came from behind to beat St Pat's 4-1 in Tallaght. After nine straight wins Derry took on Shels in a dress rehearsal for the upcoming FAI Cup final. It was a lacklustre affair in truth in the first half with the visitors unwilling to show their hand. Jamie McGonigle found a yard of space but fired wide for the home side. Kameron Ledwidge forced Maher into a save at the other end in a half of few chances. Shelbourne were 2-1 winners at the Brandywell back in April while Derry were on a six-game winning run in the league without conceding - a streak that started with a 1-0 win at Tolka Park. It was Damian Duff's side that did take the lead however as Moylan pounced on a loose pass from Maher and crashed the ball into the roof of the net. On 84 minutes the Candystripes responded as Thomson got onto the end of a Cameron Dummigan cross. Ruaidhri Higgins' side almost clinched the win late on when Thomson hit the post before Mark Connolly went close with a header. It finished level though with Derry's title race all but over it would seem.

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