Although the Candy Stripes didn't get the result they wanted the fans enjoyed watching Declan Devine's side return to action on the new WATCHLOI streaming service, whether that was at home or abroad or in some cases on step ladders looking into the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium.
Also impressively the club had young Eimíle Pyne as their 'Virtual Mascot' for Friday evening's game.
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Eimle Pyne was Derry City's 'Virtual Mascot' for last Friday night's game against Sligo Rovers.
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Derry City players taking the knee for Black Lives Matter before Friday night's game against Sligo Rovers. Picture by Maiden City Images Photo: Maiden City Images
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Young City fans, Rossa Williamson and Tiernan McClafferty cheers the team on from their home as they watch on WATCHLOI.
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A socially distant Mark Farren Stand during Derry City's clash against Sligo Rovers. Picture by Maiden City Images Photo: Maiden City Images