Derry City 3

Limerick 0

Barry McNamee netted after just 29 seconds as Derry City cruised to a very comfortable win over Limerick at Maginn Park.

The midfielder latched onto a poor back pass from defender David O'Connor before he rounded goalkeeper Brendan Clarke to slot in his ninth goal of the season.

Before the ten minute mark, City were two goals to the good as Rory Patterson's shot from the edge of the area beat Clarke, although Lukas Schubert may well have had the final touch just in front of goal.

There was no way back for Limerick after that and with just six minutes remaining, second half substitute  Ben Doherty took advantage of a mistake from Dean Clarke to nip in and score his first senior goal for the club.

Derry City travel to Shamrock Rovers this weekend five points clear in the race for Europa League qualification.

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