Ronan Boyce on target again, but Derry held at home

RONAN Boyce netted his third goal of the season, but Derry City were held 2-2 by St Patrick’s Athletic at the Brandywell.

Boyce scored his second goal in four days to draw Derry level after Lee Desmond’s opening goal.

Desmond headed Pat’s in front in the 22nd minute, but Ramelton man Boyce hit back five minutes later.

Eoin Toal headed towards goal from Will Patching’s corner and Boyce fired home at the near post.

Derry looked to have won it when Joe Thompson volleyed brilliantly to the net, but Billy King secured a draw for the Saints.