Waterford earned a crucial point in their battle to stay in the Premier Division by drawing 2-2 with Derry City at their home ground. This outcome leaves Waterford in eighth place, ahead of Drogheda United on goal difference for the last position above the relegation play-off spot. Their next match will be at home against Dundalk.
Derry began the game more strongly in rainy and windy weather and opened the scoring early with a remarkable long-range effort from Adam O'Reilly. Waterford equalized right before halftime when Evan McLaughlin scored from close in after Jorgen Voilas had a shot stopped.
Derry went back in front shortly after the second half began thanks to a goal from Michael Duffy. Waterford replied soon after, with Padraig Amond scoring with his head from a corner delivered by Bernardo Piexoto Couto to level the match again. This was Derry City's 14th drawn match this season.
The point is important for the relegation fight. Drogheda United's victory means Waterford stay just above the play-off position based on goal difference. In their last five matches, Waterford have won two, drawn two, and lost one. The league table shows the contest to avoid relegation remains very close.
First reported at bbc.com
