0 v 2 
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Details
| Date | Time | League | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 April 2023 | 7:45 pm | LOI Men's Premier Division | 2023 |
Match Report
Kirk Puts Bohs Five Clear At The Summit
Goals from Paddy Kirk and Declan McDaid saw leaders Bohemians come away from Wearers Park with a hard fought win over a battling Drogheda Utd.
Kirk scored in the 17th minute with McDaid sealing the win in stoppage time. Drogs will wonder how they didn’t get something out of the game. They dominated the second half but couldn’t find a way past James Talbot in the Bohs goals.
In the 14th minute Dylan Grimes did well and found Freddie Draper but his effort was saved by Talbot.
Bohs broke the deadlock in the 17th minute. Former Drogs player James Clarke brought a fine save out of keeper Colin McCabe, the loose ball fell to full-back Paddy Kirk, he took a few steps inside before hitting an excellent strike to the net.
The visitors enjoyed possession after that but didn’t force McCabe into making too many saves of note. Drogs had half chances but nothing to trouble Talbot.
Drogs started the second half brightly. Darragh Markey hit a low shot that the Bohs netminder Talbot saved and in the 52nd minute Talbot had to be alert to save Draper’s powerful snapshot. Down the other end, within seconds, Jonathan Afolabi hit a shot that just went inches wide of the far post with McCabe beaten.
The home side continued to press and pile on the pressure but couldn’t beat Talbot; due in some ways to poor finishing and decision making. The Bohs keeper also did well when called into action. Bohs were disappointing in the second half and seemed content to sit back on their 1-0 lead.
As the clock ticked down Drogs pushed on for an equaliser. In the 89th minute Draper’s ball found the head of sub Michael Leddy but his effort lacked power and it was easy for Talbot to gather. Minutes later Keeley got up but headed wide. Drogs were caught right at the end as Bohs broke and a mistake from McCabe allowed McDaid in to grab a second goal for Bohs; it was a nice finish from a tight angle.
Timeline
| 17' | 3. Paddy Kirk | |
| Emmanuel Adegboyega | 22' | |
| 2. Elicha Ahui | 40' | |
| 66' | James Clarke Kris Twardek | |
| 72' | John O'Sullivan James McManus | |
| 72' | Jonathan Afolabi Dean Williams | |
| Dylan Grimes Aaron McNally | 73' | |
| Jarlath Jones Luke Heeney | 77' | |
| 8. Gary Deegan | 78' | |
| 79' | Dylan Connolly Declan McDaid | |
| Darragh Markey Emre Topcu | 80' | |
| Elicha Ahui Michael Leddy | 80' | |
| 90+2' | 3. Paddy Kirk | |
| 90+5' | 7. Declan McDaid |
Past Meetings
|
(Round 4)
3 - 1LOI Men's Premier Division
Dalymount Park Bohemian FC 3-1 Drogheda United FC |
|
(Round 32)
0 - 1LOI Men's Premier Division
Dalymount Park Bohemian FC 0-1 Drogheda United |
|
(Round 24)
0 - 1LOI Men's Premier Division
Weavers Park Drogheda United 0-1 Bohemian FC |
|
(Round 18)
1 - 1LOI Men's Premier Division
Dalymount Park Bohemian FC v Drogheda United |
|
(Round 9)
1 - 1LOI Men's Premier Division
Weavers Park Drogheda United v Bohemian FC |
|
(Series 34)
2 - 1LOI Men's Premier Division
Dalymount Park Bohemian FC v Drogheda United |
|
(Series 27)
3 - 2LOI Men's Premier Division
Weavers Park Drogheda United v Bohemian FC |
|
(Series 16)
5 - 0LOI Men's Premier Division
Dalymount Park Bohemian FC v Drogheda United |
|
(Series 9)
1 - 1LOI Men's Premier Division
Weavers Park Drogheda United v Bohemian FC |
1 - 4LOI Men's Premier Division
Weavers Park Drogheda United FC v Bohemian FC |
0 - 0LOI Men's Premier Division
Dalymount Park Bohemian FC v Drogheda United FC |
0 - 1LOI Men's Premier Division
Weavers Park Drogheda United FC v Bohemian FC |
2 - 2LOI Men's Premier Division
Weavers Park Drogheda United FC v Bohemian FC |
1LOI Men's Premier Division
Dalymount Park Bohemian FC v Drogheda United FC |
1LOI Men's Premier Division
Weavers Park Drogheda United FC v Bohemian FC |
2 - 1LOI Men's Premier Division
Dalymount Park Bohemian FC v Drogheda United FC |
1LOI Men's Premier Division
Weavers Park Drogheda United FC v Bohemian FC |
2 - 2LOI Men's Premier Division
Dalymount Park Bohemian FC v Drogheda United FC |
Ground
| Weavers Park |
|---|
| United Park, Cross Lane, Fair Gate, The Borough District of Drogheda, County Louth, Leinster, A92DKR0, 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
Declan McDaid with the second goal for Bohs
Conor Keeley header wide
Paddy Kirk is booked
Freddie Draper with a lovely ball into Michael Leddy but no power on his header
Corner to the home side
Bohs having to defend here
Freddie Draper just not able to connect with the ball
Elicha Ahui is off
Michael Leddy is on
Darragh Markey is off
Emre Topcu is on
Dylan Connolly is off
Declan McDaid is on
Gary Deegan is booked
Jarlath Jones is off
Luke Heeney is on
Talbot thwarting Drogs here when called on.
Dylan Grimes is off
Aaron McNally is on for the home side
Afolabi is off
Dean Williams is on
John O'Sullivan is off
James McManus comes on
Dayle Rooney with a great ball into the box but no one there to connect with it
Ryan Brennan should've done better there and work Talbot
James Clarke goes off
Kris Twardek is on
Dylan Grimes with a free but he floats it over the box and it's out for a goal-kick
Drogs on top here but still trail
Afolabi proving a handful but good defending from Drogs
Afolabi with a strike that just goes inches wide. McCabe didn't realise how close it was.
Draper with a snapshot, powerful one but Talbot does well to save.
Grimes to Markey, he cuts inside, takes a few steps before taking a low shot but Talbot gathers
Bohs lead at the break
Bohs then break and it's that man Conor Keeley who does well to intercept. Perfect.
Drogs trying to get back into this game.
Ball is floated into the box but good defending from Bohs
Dayle Rooney with a shot but Talbot is down to save.
Dayle Rooney with a shot but Talbot is down to save.
Emmanuel Adegboyega is booked
Former Drogs player James Clarke brought a fine save out of McCabe, the ball fell nicely to Kirk, he took a few steps before firing a great shot to the net
Lovely finish from Paddy Kirk
Draper couldn't get too much power on the shot but Talbot does well to save
Things are tight here so far.
Drogs attack and ball out for a throw in
James Talbot spills the ball but was fouled and it's a free out.
Jordan Flores is suspended for Bohs while Ali Coote is out injured. Good news for Drogs fans as Darragh Markey starts. He made an appearance as a sub last week in Sligo
In the earlier game between these two sides this season Bohs won 3-1.
Bohs are currently top of the table but lost to Dublin rivals St Pat's last weekend. Drogheda came away from Sligo with a point last Saturday night; they had taken the lead.
Good evening and welcome to Final Whistle's coverage of Drogheda Utd versus Bohemians. I'm Deniese O'Flaherty