And Bohemians are ahead. A corner right on top of the keeper isn't dealt with and defender Krystian Nowak rises highest to head home. Vastsuk is booked in the aftermath.

The best opportunity falls to Max Mata as a chipped pass from Bogdan Vastsuk finds Max Mata free at the far post. He doesn't get enough contact on the header and the ball drops onto the top of the Boh's net.

Akintunde almost opens the scoring with a blistering run through the Sligo defence but his effort is hit directly at Luke McNicholas who gratefully cathers the ball.

Adam McDonnell hits one at the end of a promising Bohemians move but it goes just over McNicholas's cross bar.

Now it's Bohemians turn to enjoy a couple of consecutive corners but they can't make either of them count as the ball goes harmlessly out for a goal kick.

James Clarke has an effort for Bohemians but he doesn't quite catch it. McNicholas gathers it at the second attempt.

Jay Benn handles the ball under no pressure and then gets booked for kicking the ball away.

Finally the referee proves he brought his cards with him. Niall Morahan chases down James Akintunde after he got by John Mahon but his challenge is just a little too late.

Sligo have started the second period the brightest forcing a couple of corners in the early stages.

And we are back underway, still no changes here, and despite reports to the contrary, no yellow or red cards shown either.

Half Time: Sligo Rovers 0-0 Bohemians

Silky footwork from Bogdan who evades two defenders and gets in a cross, the ball get cleared to Greg Bolger on the edge of the box who won't be putting that effort on his highlight reel. The stewards are currently drawing to see who gets the short straw and has to go to the car park for the ball.

And the game is beginning to get a big ragged and lose it\'s shape here. Bohemians are enjoying the lions share of possession but haven\'t been able to find any quality in the final third.

Frank Liivak has an opportunity are getting the ball back from his own throw in, he darts into the box and fires at goal but it's turned wide by an outstretched Bohs foot.

Nando almost scores an own goal. Excellent build up play from Bohemians sees the ball fizzed across the face of the box but only the Kiwi there. His clearance is scuffed but goes out for a corner. Rovers clean it up at the second attempt.

After a quiet opening quarter of an hour the game has burst into life. Ali Coote finds a yard of space but is effort is deflected behind for a corner as McNicholas scrambles across his line.

Greg Bolger pounces on a stray pass in the middle of the field, sees Talbot of his line and has a go from the half way line. Talbot retreats but the effort goes to the right and wide.

Bohemians threaten the Bit O'Red goal as great work from Akintunde leaves Mahon flat footed but his cross is just too high for Afolabi at the back post.

Sligo Rovers have the first real chance of the game when Bogdan Vastsuk forced a great save from James Talbot who smothered the danger.

And we are underway in The Showgrounds. Bohemians have three former Sligo Rovers players on their squad list. Paddy Kirk and Adam McDonnell feature in the starting eleven with Kris Twardek on the bench for the visitors.