Derry City FC have defeated UCD 3-0 at the UCD Bowl this evening.

City won with two goals from Rory Patterson and another from Nathan Boyle.

Former Aston Villa defender Kodi Foster played for Derry in the game. He is currently on trial with Kenny Shiels short of defensive cover with Aaron Barry still not fully fit and the start of the season just two weeks away.

It is the first of three friendlies the Candystripes will play in Dublin this week with a game against Cabinteely tomorrow and Shelbourne on Wednesday.

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