Hargan strikes for famous Derry win

Uefa round-up:  Derry City secured a famous away win in Europe tonight, beating Swedish giants IFK Gothernburg 1-0 in the Uefa…

Uefa round-up:  Derry City secured a famous away win in Europe tonight, beating Swedish giants IFK Gothernburg 1-0 in the Uefa Cup qualifying round first leg tie.

Defender Sean Hargan scored the all-important away goal 11 minutes from time and he also had a penalty claim turned down.

Stephen Kenny's men - who hit the post in the second half - were somewhat fortunate to escape with the victory as goalkeeper David Forde was called upon to make two crucial saves late on.

Drogheda United forced a draw with HJK Helsinki in Finland.  Winger Shane Robinson scored four minutes before the break to give Paul Doolin's side every chance of progressing to the second round.

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Travelling supporters were also toasting goalkeeper Dan Connor who saved and then blocked the rebound from Farid Ghazi's penalty after Graham Gartland had handled in the box.

Drogheda's new signing Tony Grant was also a lively threat throughout.