SSE Airtricity Premier Division: St. Patrick's Athletic 0-0 Derry City. St. Patrick's Athletic and Derry City played out a goalless draw at Richmond Park, a result that does little to satisfy either side's push for European qualification. In a game of industry over inspiration, both defenses emerged on top, with attacking players from both teams struggling to impose themselves on a chilly evening in Inchicore. The match followed a familiar pattern for much of the 90 minutes: Derry City looked to control possession and build patiently, while St. Pat's threatened on the break. The home side had the ball in the net in the first half, but the flag was raised for offside. Derry's best chance came from a free-kick that was expertly tipped over the bar by the St. Pat's goalkeeper. The second half offered more of the same, with a series of half-chances and blocked shots failing to trouble either goalkeeper significantly. The key incident was a late scramble in the Derry City box following a corner, but the ball was eventually hacked clear amidst appeals for a handball that the referee dismissed. The result leaves both teams in a congested pack chasing the top spots, with dropped points at home a particular frustration for St. Patrick's Athletic.