Bohemians and Shelbourne Draw in a Thrilling Encounter
Bohemians and Shelbourne played out a 1-1 draw in an exciting encounter at Tolka Park in Dublin, corresponding to the 28th round of the Irish Premier Division.
The match started at a rapid pace, with both teams looking for the back of the net early on. The first goal came in the 12th minute, scored by D. Grant for Bohemians, after an assist from P. Kirk. The joy for Bohemians was short-lived as A. Coote equalized for Shelbourne just two minutes later.
The rest of the match was marked by intensity and yellow cards. P. Kirk (Bohemians) and A. Coote (Shelbourne) were booked in the first half, while D. Rooney, R. Tierney, F. Piszczek and J. Clarke (Bohemians) and M. Coyle, J. Martin and J. Lunney (Shelbourne) were cautioned in the second half. Despite chances for both teams, the score remained unchanged, leaving a draw that reflects the equality experienced on the pitch.
Bohemians slightly dominated possession of the ball (49%) and generated more shots than Shelbourne (15 against 11), but Shelbourne was more effective in converting their opportunities, with 4 shots on target compared to Bohemians’ 5. Both teams made numerous substitutions in the second half, seeking victory, but the final draw remained.
Shelbourne finished the game with 4 yellow cards, while Bohemians had 3. The game was a testament to the good football being played in the Irish Premier Division and leaves both teams hopeful of achieving victory in their upcoming matches.
Substitutions shelbourne: at minute 66 E. Caffrey came in and A. Coote went out., at minute 66 L. Burt came in and H. Wood went out., at minute 74 J. Martin came in and M. Smith went out., at minute 87 S. Bone came in and M. Coyle went out., at minute 87 R. Tulloch came in and S. Gannon went out.
Substitutions bohemians: at minute 72 F. Piszczek came in and J. Akintunde went out., at minute 82 J. Clarke came in and A. McDonnell went out., at minute 90 D. McDaid came in and D. Rooney went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Shelbourne
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