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  • 20 September 2024, Derry City vs Shamrock Rovers, 1-1, Draw
  • 30 August 2024, Galway United FC vs Derry City, 1-0, Lose
  • 23 August 2024, Waterford FC vs Derry City, 0-1, Win
  • 09 August 2024, Derry City vs Dundalk FC, 1-1, Draw
  • 05 August 2024, Shelbourne FC vs Derry City, 0-0, Draw
Derry City
Home
  • 20 September 2024, Galway United FC vs Shelbourne FC, 1-0, Win
  • 16 September 2024, Galway United FC vs Shamrock Rovers, 1-2, Lose
  • 30 August 2024, Galway United FC vs Derry City, 1-0, Win
  • 25 August 2024, Shamrock Rovers vs Galway United FC, 1-1, Draw
  • 11 August 2024, Galway United FC vs St. Patrick's Athletic, 1-1, Draw
Galway United FC
Away
Premier Division
Premier Division, Republic of Ireland

The Premier Division game held on 29th March 2024 witnessed an intriguing clash between Derry City and Galway United FC. The match resulted in a solo goal victory for Galway United, marking a significant milestone in the competition.

The only goal of the match was netted by Galway United in the 84th minute (second half, 01:24:00) which put the away team ahead 1-0. What's noteworthy is that this vital goal came despite Galway United having far fewer corner kicks than Derry City. The home team had an impressive total of 8 corner kicks compared to Galway's mere two. However, Galway managed to overcome this statistical disadvantage with efficient utilisation of opportunities and successful defence tactics.

Comparing the team performances on other parameters, it’s evident that both teams had relatively disciplined gameplay. The home team received 3 yellow cards indicating a slightly aggressive approach. Meanwhile, Galway United obtained only one yellow card, pointing to a restrained but effective strategy.

Both teams managed to keep a clean sheet in terms of red cards, reiterating a rather controlled atmosphere throughout the match.

In terms of advancement towards the opponent's net, Derry City was found offside just once. Galway United, despite winning the contest, had an elevated offside statistic of three, indicating their aggressive pursuit towards Derry's goal.

Interestingly, the outcome of the game validates the famous saying, "it's not about quantity, but quality". Despite Derry City's dominance in corner kicks and advantages in other sportive parameters like fewer offsides and less disciplinary actions by the officials (yellow cards), Galway United emerged victorious.

In conclusion, the crucial factor that had the most significant impact on the match's outcome was Galway United's optimum utilisation of the scoring opportunity and their robust defensive tactics. They managed to secure a win despite fewer corner kicks and higher offsides demonstrating an excellent counter-attacking manoeuvre. Consequently, Galway United's performance highlights the importance of precise execution and optimising scarce possibilities, contrasting Derry City's stats-heavy but goal-deficient approach.

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Form Guide

Draw1-1Derry City vs Shamrock Rovers
Lose1-0Galway United FC vs Derry City
Win0-1Waterford FC vs Derry City
Draw1-1Derry City vs Dundalk FC
Draw0-0Shelbourne FC vs Derry City
PLAYED
5
WINS
1
GOALS
3:3
GOALS / MATCH
0.6
  • Derry City has won only one out of its last five matches with a goal difference of 3:3, scoring 0.6 goals average
Win1-0Galway United FC vs Shelbourne FC
Lose1-2Galway United FC vs Shamrock Rovers
Win1-0Galway United FC vs Derry City
Draw1-1Shamrock Rovers vs Galway United FC
Draw1-1Galway United FC vs St. Patrick's Athletic
PLAYED
5
WINS
2
GOALS
5:4
GOALS / MATCH
1
  • Galway United FC has two wins in its last five matches with a goal difference of 5:4, scoring 1 goals average

Derry City H2H Galway United FC

Away gameDerry City01Galway United FCHome gamePremier Division
Home gameDerry City20Galway United FCAway gamePremier Division
Away gameDerry City00Galway United FCHome gamePremier Division
Home gameDerry City01Galway United FCAway gamePremier Division
Away gameDerry City12Galway United FCHome gamePremier Division
PLAYED
5
WINS
1
GOALS
3:4
GOALS / MATCH
0.60
  • Derry City lost three times in head-to-head matches
  • Teams played five times head-to-head in the current season with the goals score 3:4; average goals per match – 0.60
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