Josh Daniels made a goal-scoring return to the Derry City lineup on Tuesday night against Finn Harps.
Daniels' family was struck by unspeakable tragedy after his mother, sister, nephews and brother-in-law lost their lives when their vehicle went off the pier in Buncrana on the Inishowen Peninsula.
He was also struggling to get back to fitness with an injury, but on his return to action after that terrible tragedy, he found the back of the net with his first touch for Derry City on Tuesday night in the 2-2 draw against Finn Harps.
WATCH:
Substitute @JoshuaTracey17 levels the game for @derrycityfc with his first touch! #NorthWestDerby #SetantaLOI https://t.co/3PDVsPSTGX— Setanta Sports (@SetantaSports) 10 May 2016
He also registered an assist, completely turning the game around for his team after coming on as a substitute.
WATCH:
Here's how @roryp84 put @derrycityfc ahead with a quality finish! #NorthWestDerby https://t.co/3piJcXOU7r— Setanta Sports (@SetantaSports) 10 May 2016
Fans on social media also paid tribute to Daniels' strength of character after putting in such a great performance from the bench, noting that it was his first senior goal for the club.
@JoshuaTracey17 needs a start. Goal & an assist in less than 10 mins. No wonder @roryp84 said he's overseas bound in the match programme 🔴⚪ï¸
— Orlagh Mullan (@OrlaghMullan) 10 May 2016
Well done to @JoshuaTracey17 tonight who Liam Coyle gave the @BBCRadioFoyle MOTM for his impact as sub and first senior goal @derrycityfc
— Eric White (@ericwhite80) 10 May 2016
What a game but special mention goes to this wee lad @JoshuaTracey17 after all he's been through! Take a bow 👌ðŸ‘
— Adrian McGowan (@AdzMcGoo) 10 May 2016
Daniels was also thankful for the praise, responding to Charlton Athletic player Mikhail Kennedy to express his gratitude and relief that his first goal was now out of the way.
@MikhailKennedy thanks lad. hi boy that's my first goal too. It's out of the way noe hahaahah
— Joshua Daniels (@JoshuaTracey17) 10 May 2016
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