The lights go out on Derry City’s game at Maginn Park in Buncrana
DERRY City has announced that their re-scheduled fixture against Limerick on Tuesday, March 21 will be free entry.
The ‘Candystripes’ started their league campaign against Limerick at their temporary home ground of Maginn Park in Buncrana last Friday night.
But with game poised at 1-1, the game was plunged into darkness after 25 minutes because of floodlight failure.
The ground was evacuated shortly afterwards and hundreds of fans left very frustrated.
Some had asked for the game to play the following day as Limerick were staying overnight in local accommodation.
In a statement, Derry City said: “It was unfortunate that the floodlights failed on last Friday night at Maginn Park and that the match had to be abandoned. T
“The weather was foul but the pitch itself and the standard of football from both teams was of a high standard.
“It was also very pleasing that the match was played in front of such a large crowd and in a very positive atmosphere.
“We want to thank our supporters for the manner in which thy responded to the abandonment of the match and their appreciation of the limited facilities of Maginn.
“Our supporters will want to be assured that while lighting of the facility is not our prerogative or responsibility, the appropriate authorities had examined and assured the Club that the floodlights were up to appropriate standards.
“The club is also aware that there were a number of small seating and visibilities issues on the night.
“These were mostly down to teething problems and every effort will be made to improve and eradicate as many of these as is possible.
“Thanks to Limerick FC. for their magnanimity.
“Their courtesy and understanding could not have been greater. We also want to thank the people of Buncrana for their warm welcome.
“The Club has decided that admission to the return game will be free.”
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