Derry defeat Esbjerg in Spain

Derry City have defeated Danish side Esbjerg 2-1 in their first pre-season friendly of 2009. The match was held in Spain this evening.

Sammy Morrow opened the scoring for the Candystripes on the quarter-hour but they were pegged back by a penalty to leave the game tied at the break. Derry's winner came via a Stephen Gray header in the second-half.

Esbjerg, incidentally, finished as runners-up to Brøndby in last season's Danish Cup final. Derry continue their pre-season programme next Friday when Shelbourne are the visitors to the Brandywell.