Derry beat Stute 5-0 to win Billy Kee Memorial Cup. Pic by North West Newspix
In front of a fantastic crown, City scored four goals in the second half at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium last night.
The Candystripes took the lead in the first half through on-trial Louis Britton.
After the break, Michael Duffy netted his first goal since returning to his home town club.
Will Patching made no mistake from the spot on 71 minutes to make it 3-0.
But it was young substitute Caoimhin Porter who got the final two goals.
His second strike was a stunning side footed volley from the edge of the box.
After the game former Institute manager Paul Kee presented the cup to City skipper Eoin Toal and wished both teams well for their respective campaigns.
Both sides gave young players some game time with Ireland underage international Trent Kone-Doherty and Porter both impressing and the pair were signalled out by City boss Ruaidhri Higgins.
“Trent is electric and he’s 15 years of age and I think he’s a real special talent,” said Higgins.
“Without putting any pressure on him, I feel he’s someone who can be a future Ireland international.
“Caoimhin has done great and he has come back to pre-season with the bit between his teeth.
“He has obviously worked extremely hard in the off season and Caoimhin will be part of the first team squad going forward,” added the manager.
Derry’s first match of the new 2022 season is an away trip to Dundalk at Oriel Park on February 18 with kick off at 7.45 pm.
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