Derry City - 2 UCD - 0: Derry City deservedly took full points in their opening match of the season, a game in which Peter Hutton equalled the northern club's record with his 518th appearance.
In what proved a game of few clearcut chances, the home side enjoyed the lion's share of what was available.
Indeed, the only highlight of a drab first half was the goal which separated the teams at the break and it was a fluent move which reaped handsome dividends.
Derry full back Seán Hargan found Ciarán Martyn in the 38th minute and the midfielder produced a superb finish to beat Darren Quigley in the UCD goal.
Derry made the points safe with 15 minutes remaining when Stephen O'Flynn used his physical presence to force the loose ball home from close range.
DERRY CITY: Forde; McCallion, Hutton, Oman, Hargan; Cash, Martyn, Molloy (Higgins, 69 mins), McGlynn (Beckett, 76 mins); O'Flynn, Farren (McHugh, 85 mins).
UCD: Quigley; Mahon, McNally, Kenna, Ryan; Hurley (Matthews, 90 mins), Cawley, Dicker (Doyle, 68 mins), McWalter; Quinn, Byrne (Sammon, 80 mins).
Referee: H Whoriskey (Meath).
