Ruaidhri Higgins made reference to that stunning victory over Gothenburg in 2006 after the 2-1 victory on Thursday night took his team a step closer to a third round Conference League tie.
They’ve still got plenty to do against top class opposition in the second leg in Kuopio next week but regardless of the result in Finland, the 2-1 win on Foyleside will live long in the memory for City’s young support. Our photographer GEORGE SWEENEY was on hand to capture plenty of smiling faces. Recognise anyone? Like, tag and share!
17. Fans celebrate Derry City’s win over KuPs
Derry City’s starting eleven against KuPs FC at the Brandywell on Thursday evening. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2330GS - Photo: George Sweeney
18. Fans celebrate Derry City’s win over KuPs
Fans arrive at the Brandywell Stadium for Derry City’s Europa Conference game against KuPs FC on Thursday evening. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2330GS - Photo: George Sweeney
19. Fans celebrate Derry City’s win over KuPs
Derry City’s Michael Duffy holds off a tackle from KuP’s Seth Saarinen. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2330GS - Photo: George Sweeney
20. Fans celebrate Derry City’s win over KuPs
Captain Patrick McEleney, leads out the Derry City team at the Brandywell Stadium on Thursday evening. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2330GS - Photo: George Sweeney