Headline: Bohemians Overpower Drogheda United at Sullivan & Lambe Park
Drogheda, Ireland – In a match filled with emotions and cards, Bohemians defeated Drogheda United on their visit to Sullivan & Lambe Park. Despite Drogheda United holding a slight possession advantage of 52%, Bohemians displayed greater offensive effectiveness, converting 20 shots into four goals, while Drogheda United, despite their efforts, only managed to score one goal from their seven attempts.
The match began with a yellow card for J. Mountney of Bohemians in the early minutes. However, J. Clarke put Bohemians ahead in the 19th minute. Drogheda United responded with a goal from C. Keeley in the 33rd minute, but the home side’s joy was short-lived as J. Clarke scored again for Bohemians in the 37th minute. The first half also saw a yellow card for S. Farrell of Drogheda United and another for C. Byrne of Bohemians.
The second half was even more tense, with several yellow cards for Drogheda United and a red card for J. Thomas in the 75th minute. Bohemians took advantage of their numerical advantage in the final minutes, with goals from C. Whelan and R. Tierney in added time, sealing a convincing victory. Bohemians finished with 48% possession, 20 shots (7 on target, 7 off target), 2 corners, 7 fouls, 2 yellow cards, and no red cards. Drogheda United ended with 52% possession, 7 shots (2 on target, 4 off target), 4 corners, 16 fouls, 4 yellow cards, and no red cards.
Substitutions bohemians: at minute 33 J. Mountney came in and N. Morahan went out., at minute 64 D. James-Taylor came in and C. Whelan went out., at minute 78 J. Flores came in and R. Cornwall went out.
Substitutions drogheda united: at minute 57 S. Farrell came in and W. Davis went out., at minute 57 D. Kareem came in and T. Oluwa went out., at minute 69 J. Bolger came in and L. Heeney went out., at minute 69 C. Kane came in and K. Cruise went out., at minute 78 O. Lambe came in and J. Stretton went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Drogheda United
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