League of Ireland: Derry come from behind twice to draw 2-2 with Sligo

The Candystripes started the second half with intent and levelled the game in the 51st minute when an impressive overhead kick pass from Hoban fell to Duffy in the box, who coolly steered home from close range.

Substitute Patrick McEleney’s strike nearly put the home side in front less than two minutes later, but it was just over the crossbar.

Stopper McGinty then did well to tip a Patching strike that was heading into the top corner over the crossbar. Patching had another opportunity shortly after, but this time he failed to properly connect with Duffy’s pass when left unmarked.

Derry were made to pay for not converting one of their chances when Morahan took advantage of a misplaced clearance by Maher and slotted home.

The home side were awarded a penalty in the 81st minute after Paul McMullan was brought down by Hutchinson in the box. Patching made no mistake with the resulting spot kick and sent his strike into the bottom right-hand corner, past the outstretched McGinty.

In added time, the away side’s keeper had to make a had to make a superb save to stop Shane McEleney’s header and to guarantee the points were shared.