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Draw in Derry: Akinyemi and Tierney Score in Tight Contest
Derry (Londonderry) – The match played at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium between Derry City and Bohemians, corresponding to matchday 25 of the Irish Premier Division, 2025 season, ended in a draw. The encounter, with ball possession split evenly (50% for each team), offered moments of excitement and tension for the fans.
Derry City took the lead in the 45th minute thanks to a goal by D. Akinyemi, assisted by B. Fleming. The home side’s joy was short-lived, as Bohemians equalized in the 52nd minute with a goal by R. Tierney, who received a pass from J. Clarke.
Despite the draw on the scoreboard, Derry City slightly dominated in the offensive department, registering 19 shots (8 on target and 9 off target) compared to Bohemians’ 5 shots (2 on target and 1 off target). However, Bohemians surpassed Derry City in the number of corners, with 5 compared to the home team’s 2.
The match was hard-fought, and several yellow cards were shown. Bohemians’ D. Rooney received a caution in the 70th minute, and Derry City’s R. Benson was cautioned in the 88th minute. C. Parsons of Bohemians also received a yellow card in the 90th minute. The referee whistled 13 fouls for Derry City and 11 for Bohemians. The match ended in a draw, leaving both teams adding a point to their Irish Premier Division standings.
Substitutions derry city: at minute 57 D. Akinyemi came in and A. O’Reilly went out., at minute 69 L. Boyce came in and D. Mullen went out., at minute 69 R. Boyce came in and R. Benson went out., at minute 90 S. Diallo came in and A. Frizzell went out.
Substitutions bohemians: at minute 67 J. Mountney came in and L. Smith went out., at minute 74 A. McDonnell came in and C. Parsons went out., at minute 74 J. Clarke came in and C. Whelan went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Derry City
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