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Details
| Date | Time | League | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 July 2023 | 7:45 pm | FAI Cup | 2023 |
Match Report
Bohs beat Shels in North Dublin Derby
Jonathan Afolabi’s fifth goal in five games proved to be the difference as Bohs knocked their Dublin rivals Shelbourne out of the Sports Direct FAI Cup.
Afolabi’s goal came in the 31st minute and it was no more than the home side deserved. Shels had a good claim for a penalty turned down minutes later, much to the annoyance of manager Damien Duff.
The first half was a typical feisty cup affair but the second half didn’t produce too much of note.
Jack Moylan tested Bohs keeper James Talbot in the 2nd minute. The home side then took a hold on the game. In the third minute Flores’ well struck free brought a fine save out of Shels netminder Conor Kearns.
Bohs thought they could’ve had a penalty in the sixth minute after James McManus’ strike came off Paddy Barrett. The ball came back out to James Akintunde, he played it over to McManus but he shot just inches wide.
James Clarke hit his shot wide in the 14th minute after some good play from Dylan Connolly. Evan Caffrey’s free in the 18th minute was dealt with by Bohs while four minutes later Sean Boyd’s shot was well wide.
In the 30th minute Kearns brought off an excellent save to deny Clarke. One minute later Bohs took the lead when Afolabi was allowed a free header from a Jordan Flores corner.
Minutes later Shels had viable claims for a penalty turned down after the ball appeared to bounce up and hit McManus’ hand. In the 41st minute Shels won their first corner of the game. From the corner Barrett’s strike came off his own player and Bohs were able to clear.
Shels were brighter in the early stages of the second half but failed to trouble Talbot. Chances were scarce in the second half. In the 75th minute Afolabi got into a good position, he passed to Clarke who brought a good save out of Kearns.
Both managers emptied their bench as they went in search of a goal. Shels applied pressure but the home side defended well as the clock ticked down. They forced Bohs into the concession of a number of corners but they couldn’t get an equaliser.
Timeline
| 16' | 21. Gavin Molloy | |
| 9. Jonathan Afolabi | 31' | |
| 9. Jonathan Afolabi | 45' | |
| Jordan Flores Adam McDonnell | 54' | |
| 54' | Paddy Barrett Andrew Quinn | |
| 54' | Mark Coyle Harry Wood | |
| 58' | Jad Hakiki Shane Farrell | |
| Krystian Nowak Cian Byrne | 65' | |
| 72' | Luke Byrne Kameron Ledwidge | |
| Jonathan Afolabi Declan McDaid | 78' | |
| James Akintunde John O'Sullivan | 78' | |
| 15. James Clarke | 90' |
Past Meetings
|
(Round 24)
1 - 1LOI Men's Premier Division
Tolka Park Shelbourne FC 1-1 Bohemian FC |
|
(Semi Final)
3 - 4Leinster Senior Cup
Tolka Park Shelbourne v Bohemians |
|
(Round 17)
0 - 0LOI Men's Premier Division
Dalymount Park Bohemian FC 0-0 Shelbourne FC |
|
(Round 2)
0 - 2LOI Women's Premier Division
Dalymount Park Bohemian FC 0-2 Shelbourne FC |
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(Round 3)
1 - 0LOI Men's Premier Division
Tolka Park Shelbourne FC 1-0 Bohemian FC |
|
(Semi Final)
1 - 0FAI Women's Cup
Tolka Park Shelbourne v Bohemians |
|
(Quarter Final)
3 - 0FAI Cup
Tolka Park Shelbourne V Bohemian FC |
|
(Round 28)
1 - 1LOI Men's Premier Division
Tolka Park Shelbourne 1-1 Bohemian FC |
|
(Round 20)
0 - 0LOI Women's Premier Division
Tolka Park Shelbourne 0-0 Bohemian FC |
|
(Round 20)
1 - 0LOI Men's Premier Division
Dalymount Park Bohemian FC v Shelbourne |
|
(Round 10)
0 - 3LOI Women's Premier Division
Dalymount Park Bohemian FC v Shelbourne |
|
(Round 11)
1 - 4LOI Men's Premier Division
Tolka Park Shelbourne v Bohemian FC |
|
(Round 6)
1 - 1LOI Men's Premier Division
Dalymount Park Bohemian FC v Shelbourne |
|
(Round 1)
1 - 0LOI Women's Premier Division
Tolka Park Shelbourne v Bohemian FC |
|
(Series 26)
1 - 3LOI Women's Premier Division
Oscar Traynor Centre Bohemian FC v Shelbourne |
|
(Series 17)
3 - 2LOI Women's Premier Division
Tolka Park Shelbourne v Bohemian FC |
|
(Series 8)
0 - 1LOI Women's Premier Division
Oscar Traynor Centre Bohemian FC v Shelbourne |
|
(Series 14)
1 - 3LOI Men's Premier Division
Tolka Park Shelbourne v Bohemian FC |
|
(Series 3)
3 - 0LOI Women's Premier Division
Tolka Park Shelbourne v Bohemian FC |
|
(Series 5)
2 - 0LOI Men's Premier Division
Dalymount Park Bohemian FC v Shelbourne |
Ground
| Dalymount Park |
|---|
| Dalymount Park, Connaught Street, Phibsborough, Cabra East A ED, Dublin, County Dublin, Leinster, D07 XH2D, Ireland |
Deniese O'Flaherty
Deniese is a freelance sports journalist/broadcaster. She has worked for several local and national media outlets. GAA and soccer are her great loves and she also follows rugby league and snooker. She's a big supporter of her local clubs St. Mary's GAA Granard and Longford Town. She also follows Celtic, Liverpool and Leeds Rhinos. She presented and produced a popular sports podcast last year where she interviewed Ray Houghton, Chris Kamara and John Hartson. Deniese is currently Head of Communications for Boccia Ireland
Bohs defending so well
James Clarke is booked for kicking the ball away
And another one..
Another Shels corner
Six minutes of injury time
Shels corner
Jonathan Afolabi is off
Declan McDaid is on
James Akintunde is off
John O'Sullivan is on for Bohs
Conor Kearns saves from James Clarke
The captain Luke Byrne goes off
Kameron Ledwidge is on
Krystian Nowak is off injured
Cian Byrne is on
Mark Coyle is off
Harry Wood is on
Jad Hakiki is off
Shane Farrell is on
Paddy Barrett is off
Andrew Quinn is on
Jordan Flores limps off
Adam McDonnell is on
A bit of a scramble in the Bohs box.
Sean Boyd with an effort that's over the bar
Shels win the first corner of the second half
Another corner for Bohs.
Jonathan Afolabi is booked
Paddy Barrett's shot comes off his own player and Bohs clear
Shels with their first corner of the game
Shels feel they've should've had a penalty. The ball appeared to bounce and hit James McManus' hand
Jordan Flores corner and Afolabi was unmarked. No more than Bohs deserve.
Jonathan Afolabi with the goal. Great header. His fifth goal in five games.
Conor Kearns with a fine save from James Clarke
Bohs win another corner
Sean Boyd with a shot but it's well wide
Evan Caffrey takes the kick but it's dealt with by Bohs
Shels have a free
Gavin Molloy is booked for a foul on Dylan Connolly
Dylan Connolly with some good play, plays the ball back to James Clarke but his effort is wide
This is a typical cup game with tackles flying in
It was James McManus with the shot. The Bohs bench seemed incensed
Bohs think they should get a penalty. The ball seems to hit Paddy Barrett's hand. The ball went back out to James Aktintunde who passed to McManus but his strike is side
And it's another Bohs defender. JJ Lunney puts the ball out.
Bohs win a corner. Their second of the night
Jordan Flores with the free and a very good save from Conor Kearns
Free to Bohs.
Jack Moylan tests James Talbot early on.
In the 3 meetings between the two sides this season in the league, there have been two draws while Shels won one.
The two sides met in quarter-finals of the cup last year which Shels won 3-0. Jack Moylan on target while Sean Boyd scored twice
Shels got to the final of the cup last year but were beaten by Derry City while Bohs were beaten in the 2021 final by St. Pat's after penalties.
This is the second time in the space of a week these two sides have met. Last weekend in the league the sides drew 1-1. Jack Moylan put Shels ahead but Jonathan Afolabi drew Bohs level.
Welcome to Final Whistle's coverage of Bohemians and Shelbourne. Deniese O'Flaherty here to keep you updated..