The sweltering heat wouldn’t have helped the players or the sticky Brandywell pitch but the fans certainly lapped it up in the stands and our photographer George Sweeney was on hand to take a few fantastic snaps before kick-off. Recognise anyone? Make sure to tag and share!
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Shelbourne manager Damien Duff. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2321GS - 81 Photo: George Sweeney
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Former Derry City player Matty Smith was a sub for Shelbourne on Friday night. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2321GS - 80 Photo: George Sweeney
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A Derry City fan pictured with players Ciaron Harkin and Sadou Diallo before the game against Shelbourne on Friday night. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2321GS - 75 Photo: George Sweeney
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There was a one minute applause on Friday night, before the game in the Brandywell Stadium, for former Derry City steward Paul Doherty who died recently. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2321GS - 83 Photo: George Sweeney