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LOI round up: Derry and Dundalk make statements in victories

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In tonight's action in the Airtricity League of Ireland, Derry City lay down an early season marker with a 2-1 win over Shamrock Rovers in Tallaght Stadium, as the champions search for their first win.

Derry took the lead through Ben Doherty in the 18th minute, before Johnny Kenny equalised for Stephen Bradley's side eight minutes later.

The sides went in level at half-time before Jamie McGonigle put Derry City back in front in the 54th minute. While Shamrock Rovers had the chances to Cork City got their first win of the season with a comfortable 4-0 victory over UCD.

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