0 v 2 
BohemiansDetails
| Date | Time | League | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May 2021 | 6:00 pm | LOI Men's Premier Division | 2021 |
Match Report
Bohs best in Longford
Bohemians left Bishopsgate with all three points, as goals from Liam Burt and Ali Coote handed the visitors a 2-nil victory over Longford Town in this SSE Airtricity League Premier Division encounter this evening
Bohemians struck first on 26 minutes. Tyreke Wilson played a good ball from the left into the path of midfielder Liam Burt in a central position, he took one touch to set himself up, before firing a superb 25-yard shot beyond the despairing dive of Town Keeper Mick Kelly to put the visitors ahead.
The Dubliners sealed the win in the 74th minute. Coote put Bohs two-nil up with a fine finish. Good play by Andy Lyons resulted in Ross Tierney passing to Coote and he made no mistake from 10 yards out.
The opening opportunity of this tied came the way of Longford on the quarter-hour mark. Dylan Grimes curled in a free kick from the right that was headed over by Town striker Rob Manley from 16-yards out.
Four minutes later, the visitors had their first shot on the Town goal, but Wilson fired his 25-yard free kick well over the bar.
The Dubliners came close to taking the lead in the 24th minute. A cross from the right by Coote was side-footed over from just six yards out by Tierney.
Bohemians took the lead on 26 minutes when Wilson played a good ball from the left into the path of midfielder Liam Burt in a central position, he took one touch to set himself up, before firing a superb twenty-five yard shot beyond the despairing dive of Kelly to put the visitors ahead.
The ‘Gypsies’ nearly doubled their advantage in the 43rd minute. Dawson Devoy delivered a dangerous cross from the left that narrowly missed the head of towering striker Georgie Kelly, and also the sliding Tierney at the back post.
Bohemians came close to rattling the Town net a second time in the 62nd minute when Coote whipped in a free kick from the right that picked out striker Georgie Kelly, but his twelve-yard header produced a magnificent save from Mick Kelly.
Bohs defender James Finnerty almost scored an own goal on 72 minutes, as he back-headed a Dylan Grimes free kick just wide of the back post.
Keith Long’s troops sealed the three points and the win on seventy-four minutes, with Coote scoring with a fine finish. Good play by Lyons resulted in Ross Tierney passing to Coote and he made no mistake from 10 yards out.
Timeline
| 26' | 5. Rob Cornwall | |
| 29' | 67. Liam Burt | |
| 45' | Rory Feely Andy Lyons | |
| Dean Byrne Aaron Dobbs | 57' | |
| Karl Chambers Paddy Kirk | 65' | |
| 70' | 28. Dawson Devoy | |
| 74' | Ali Coote | |
| Dean Zambra Sam Verdon | 75' | |
| Rob Manley Conor Davis | 75' | |
| 82' | Rob Cornwall Ciaran Kelly | |
| 82' | Ross Tierney Keith Ward | |
| 82' | Georgie Kelly Promise Omochere | |
| 84' | Ali Coote Anto Breslin | |
| 3. Paddy Kirk | 88' | |
| 10. Sam Verdon | 92' |
Past Meetings
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(Series 2)
2 - 2LOI Men's Premier Division
Dalymount Park Bohemian FC v Longford Town |
1LOI Men's Premier Division
Dalymount Park Bohemian FC v Longford Town FC |
1LOI Men's Premier Division
Bishopsgate, Longford Longford Town FC v Bohemian FC |
2LOI Men's Premier Division
Dalymount Park Bohemian FC v Longford Town FC |
1 - 1LOI Men's Premier Division
Dalymount Park Bohemian FC v Longford Town FC |
2 - 1LOI Men's Premier Division
Bishopsgate, Longford Longford Town FC v Bohemian FC |
2LOI Men's Premier Division
Dalymount Park Bohemian FC v Longford Town FC |
Ground
| Bishopsgate, Longford |
|---|
| City Calling Stadium, L50021, Mullolagher, Cloondara ED, Longford Municipal District, County Longford, Leinster, Ireland |
Tony Ghee
An experienced sports broadcaster and commentator for over two decades with Shannonside / Northern Sound Radio and the Longford Leader newspaper, amongst other regional outlets.
Full time at Bishopsgate as it has finished Longford Town 0 Bohemians 2
Paddy Kirk booked for Longford Town
Sam Verdon booked for Longford Town
Final substitute for the visitors as Anto Breslin replaces Ali Coote.
Final substitute for the visitors as Anto Breslin replaces Ali Coote.
Final substitute for the visitors as Anto Breslin replaces Ali Coote.
Subs for Bohs as Ciaran Kelly on for Rob Cornwall
Subs for Bohs as Ciaran Kelly on for Rob Cornwall
Subs for Bohs as Keith Ward is on for Ross Tierney
Subs for Bohs as Keith Ward is on for Ross Tierney
Subs for Bohs as Promise Omochere is on for Georgie Kelly
Subs for Bohs as Promise Omochere is on for Georgie Kelly
Aaron Robinson on for Aaron Bolger
Aaron Robinson on for Aaron Bolger
Conor Davies on for Rob Manley
Conor Davies on for Rob Manley
Sam Verdon replaces Dean Zambra
Sam Verdon replaces Dean Zambra
Ali Coote puts Bohs two-nil up with a fine finish. Good play by Andy Lyons resulted in Ross Tierney passing to Ali Coote and he makes no mistake from 10 yards out.
Bohemians defender James Finnerty almost scores an own goal as he just heads a Dylan Grimes free kick just wide of the back post.
Dawson Devoy concedes a free kick and gets booked for his trouble.
The home side make their second substitution as Paddy Kirk replaces Karl Chambers
The home side make their second substitution as Paddy Kirk replaces Karl Chambers
Bohemians boss Keith Long booked for dissent.
Bohemians come close to rattling the Town net a second time, as Ali Coote whips in a free kick from the right that picked out striker Georgie Kelly, but his twelve yard header produces a magnificent save from Town keeper Mick Kelly.
First substitute for the home side as Aaron Dobb replaces Dean Byrne
First substitute for the home side as Aaron Dobb replaces Dean Byrne
Half-time substitution for Bohs as the injured defender Rory Feely is replaced by Andy Lyons.
Half-time substitution for Bohs as the injured defender Rory Feely is replaced by Andy Lyons.
Half-time at Bishopsgate and Liam Burt with a twenty-five yard screamer makes it Longford Town 0 Bohemians 1 at the break.
After a few minutes stoppage to the play due to an injury to Bohs defender Rory Feely, the visitors almost double their advantage, only for both strikers, Georgie Kelly and Ross Tierney to narrowly miss connecting with Dawson Devoys' left wing cross.
Bohemians strike first at Bishopsgate, as Tyreke Wilson plays a good ball from the left into the path of midfielder Liam Burt, he takes one touch to set himself up before firing a superb twenty-five yard shot beyond the despairing dive of Town Keeper Mick Kelly to rattle the Longford net.
Liam Burt puts the visitors ahead at Bishopsgate.
Bohs earn the first booking of the contest as defender Rob Cornwall is yellow carded for a foul on Aaron Bolger.
A good move from Bohemians results in Ali Cootes' right-wing cross finding striker Ross Tierney on the edge of the six-yard box,, but he blazed over.
Bohemians win a free kick twenty-five yards out from the Town goal, but Tyreke Wilson fires his effort well over the Town bar.
First chance of the game goes the way of Longford. Grimes swings in a free kick from the left that is headed over by Town striker Rob Manley from sixteen yards out.
The visitors having the majority of possession at Bishopsgate, but still no chances for either side.
Still no chances but Bohemians have won two corners in the opening stages.
No chances in the opening two minutes
Fifteen minutes to kick-off at Bishopsgate for the SSE Airtricity Premier League game between Longford Town and Bohemians. Both sides show one change from last weeks games. Aaron Bolger into the starting line-up for Town instead of Aaron Robinson. For Bohs, Tyreke Wilson starts instead of Anto Breslin.