Derry City won the EA Sports U19 Enda McGuill Cup final with a 5-4 penalty shootout victory over Bohs at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium on Wednesday evening.
In winning the competition for the first time since 2007, Derry manager Gerald Boyle was aided by former Donegal All-Ireland winning manager Jim McGuinness, along with Shaun Holmes.
McGuinness has been involved with the Derry U19s since earlier this year. The 48-year-old previously managed in American with USL Championship side Charlotte Independence.
27 August 2021; Derry City coach Jim McGuinness, left, and Bohemians manager Craig Sexton in conversation before the EA Sports U19 Enda McGuill Cup final at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium in Derry. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile
Derry technical director Paddy McCourt said during the summer that McGuinness asked to come on board as part of his UEFA Pro Licence course.
Wednesday's game finished scoreless after 90 minutes, sending the game to extra-time. 10 minutes into the first period, Bohs defender opened the scoring with a sensational long-rage strike.
WHAT A STRIKE!!! 🚀
Unbelievable hit from Bohemians' defender Sean Grehan who scores from well outside the box, he deserved a goal based on his performance! 🤯
HT ET | @derrycityfc U19 0-1 @bfcdublin U19
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It looked as though Grehan's goal would be enough to give Bohs the win until Derry were awarded a penalty with three minutes to play and Evan McLaughlin stepped up to equalise.
Michael Harris scored the winning penalty for Derry in the shootout.
What a game! 🤩
10-man Derry City have equalised from the penalty spot through Evan McLaughlin 👏
118' @derrycityfc U19 1-1 @bfcdublin U19
Watch live 📺 | https://t.co/32C85p2kfw#LOITV | #LOI | @EASPORTSFIFA pic.twitter.com/gHkIxrnDKv— SSE Airtricity League (@SSEAirtricityLg) October 27, 2021
Full-time in the Enda McGuill Cup final and Derry City win 5-4 on penalties.
Commiserations to Craig Sexton's Bohs U19s who took a 1-0 lead in the 101st minute only to be pegged back after a terrible decision to award a penalty to Derry City.
Congratulations to tonight's hosts.— Bohemian Football Club (@bfcdublin) October 27, 2021
Featured images: Derry City captain Dean Corrigan lifts the cup and Derry City coach Jim McGuinness before. Photos by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile
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