YOU COULD FEEL the emotion inside the Brandywell as Josh Daniels scored his first goal for Derry City last night.
Just seven weeks ago, Daniels lost his mother, Ruth, his sister, Jodie Lee, brother-in-law Sean McGrotty and his nephews Mark and Evan in the Buncrana pier tragedy.
The five drowned when the Audi Q7 they were in slid on algae on the pier and soon became submerged in water in Lough Swilly.
The 20-year-old Daniels returned to action for Derry in the game against Sligo Rovers and received a standing ovation at The Brandywell.
The stadium shook last night when Daniels scored an equalising goal against Finn Harps, just six minutes after coming off the bench.
WATCH:
Substitute @JoshuaTracey17 levels the game for @derrycityfc with his first touch! #NorthWestDerby #SetantaLOI https://t.co/3PDVsPSTGX— Setanta Sports (@SetantaSports) May 10, 2016
Daniels coolly converted at the far post after being picked out by Nathan Boyle’s cross for his first goal for the Candystripes – netted with his first touch of the game.
The teams drew 2-2 in a pulsating finish with BBC Radio Foyle analyst Liam Coyle giving Daniels his Man of the Match award for his impact.
[adrotate group=”62″] Tags:Well done to @JoshuaTracey17 tonight who Liam Coyle gave the @BBCRadioFoyle MOTM for his impact as sub and first senior goal @derrycityfc
— Eric White (@ericwhite80) May 10, 2016
