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!
33. A night for the fans at Brandywell
Derry City manager Ruaidhri Higgins salutes the fans at the end of the game against KuPs. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2330GS - Photo: George Sweeney
34. A night for the fans at Brandywell
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
35. A night for the fans at Brandywell
Mayor Patricia Logue and husband James pictured at Derry City’s Europa Conference game against KuPs FC at the Brandywell on Thursday evening. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2330GS - Photo: George Sweeney
36. A night for the fans at Brandywell
Martin and Pamela Mullan pictured at the Brandywell Stadium for Derry City’s Europa Conference game against KuPs FC on Thursday evening. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2330GS - Photo: George Sweeney