McGinley strikes late as Dergview come from behind to beat Knockbreda
Dergview came from behind to beat Knockbreda 2-1, thanks to a late strike from Niall McGinley, in a thrilling match that saw the home side fight back from a goal down.
National Conference League Premier
Knockbreda....2
Dergview....3
NIALL McGinley scored the winning goal as Dergview twice came from behind to secure a thrilling 3-2 victory over Knockbreda at Breda Park on Saturday.
The Derg men found themselves trailing to goals from Joel Given and Killian McCandless, but showed tremendous character to fight their way back into the contest.
Shea Devlin was the man who sparked Dergview's comeback, scoring twice to bring his side level on both occasions before Strabane man McGinley delivered the decisive blow just after the hour mark.
The visitors continued to push to extend their lead and Devlin almost completed his hat-trick only to be be thwarted twice by the ‘Breda keeper.
The victory, Dergview's fifth of the season, lifts the Castlederg side back into second place on 16 points in the National Conference League Premier table.
They remain eight points behind early leaders Portstewart, although Chris McDowell’s do have a game in hand.
Dergview are at home this weekend when they host Rosario at Darragh Park. Kick-off is 2pm.