Rory Patterson bagged the winner against Bohs tonight at the Brandywell
PRODIGAL Son Rory Patterson got Derry back to winning ways tonight.
A first half goal from the striker was all that separated the two sides at the Brandywell.
It keeps the Candy Stripes in second place on 20 points behind leaders Dundalk.
Patteron got Derry’s noses in front with a first half strike on 14 minutes.
Barry McNamee was brought down in the Bohs area but Rory Patterson followed up and put the Candy Stripes ahead.
The goal stood despite pleas from Bohs for offside.
Kurtis Byrne should have netted a speedy equaliser but the son of former Celtic player Paul Byrne completely missed his kick in front of goal.
That was the one big scare for Kenny Shiels’ men on a night when both keepers had a quiet game.
Up next for Kenny Shiels’ team is a home league match next Friday night against lowly Sligo Rovers.
