Derry progress to League Cup final

Bohemians 2 Derry City 3

Bohemians 2 Derry City 3

(after extra-time)

Derry City are through to the final of the eircom League Cup after a thrilling win over Bohemians at Dalymount Park tonight.

Tommy McCallion netted the extra-time winner for the ‘Candy stripes’ but the real hero for the visitors was goalkeeper Russell Kane who saved two penalties.

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Bohemians took a first-half lead through Harkin only for Padraig Moran to equalise 15 minutes into the second period. Derry appeared to have booked their berth in the final four minutes before the end when Hughes put them in front. However, Colin Hawkins snatched a dramatic leveller as the seconds ticked away to send the match into extra time.