Former Finn Harps captain Ciaran Coll headed in an 81st minute equaliser as Derry City drew 1-1 with an impressive Sligo Rovers side at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium.
With Bohemians beating UCD 2-1, Derry go into the international break in second spot, three points behind the Dalymount Park side.
Martin Holmes filed this full-time report.