So at half-time, Drogheda will be much the happier of the two teams.
Kevin Doherty’s side have turned this game into an ugly contest, which likely would have been the plan beforehand.
Quinn took his goal well, capitalising on some lax defending.
Derry have been flaky at times this season, and so far, it has been another disappointing display from Ruaidhrí Higgins’ men.
They’ve struggled to create much, with Drogheda invariably combatting their attacks in a stop-start contest.
Losing attacking fulcrum and captain Patrick McEleney just before half-time is another big blow for the Candystripes.
Given how the first half has panned out, Drogheda might just be starting to feel it’s going to be their day.