November 6, 2024
Finn Harps seize late draw towards Derry Metropolis in first pre-season pleasant

It was a optimistic begin to preseason for Finn Harps with a hard-fought draw towards Derry Metropolis at Finn Park this afternoon.

At present’s match marked the primary pre-season pleasant hosted in Ballybofey in 11 years for Harps as they took on their North West rivals.

It was Derry Metropolis who struck first with Michael Duffy discovering the again of the web for the Candystripes within the sixth minute.

Then simply earlier than the stroke of half-time Ryan Flood levelled it up for Harps with an outstanding solo purpose, dribbling previous a number of defenders earlier than unleashing a viscious strike.

Derry pulled forward once more simply after half-time, with a strike from Patton discovering the web within the forty seventh minute.

Nonetheless late on within the sport Harps had been in a position to pull stage once more with Max Hutchinson placing the ball at the back of the Derry internet following a harmful cross from Chris Lotefa.

All in all, a optimistic begin to Harps’ pre-season, as they give the impression of being to rebound from a torrid 2023 marketing campaign again within the First Division.

Finn Harps seize late draw towards Derry Metropolis in first pre-season pleasant was final modified: January 14th, 2024 by Employees Author