DERRY, Northern Ireland (Interstat) — Michael Duffy’s first-half goal was the difference as Derry City FC opened its League of Ireland Premier Division season with a 1-0 victory over Cork City at Turner’s Cross on Saturday. Duffy found the net in the 33rd minute, securing the win for the visitors in a match that defied a pregame statistical projection of a draw. The result gives Derry City a winning start to the domestic campaign, while Cork City begins with a home defeat. The match saw yellow cards shown to Derry City’s Jamie Stott and Ronan Boyce in the second half.