It’s a big three points – Derry Boss Ruaidhri Higgins

Ruaidhri Higgins. Photo @derrycityfc

Derry City have closed the gap to SSE Airtricity Premier Division leaders Shamrock Rovers to a single point.

A superb first-half free kick from Will Patching saw the Candystripes beat Sligo Rovers 1-nil at the Ryan McBride Brandywell.

Rovers still have two games in hand over Derry, and the sides meet in the FAI Cup on Sunday.

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