BOHEMIANS CARETAKER boss Owen Heary got his new role off to the perfect start this evening as the Phibsboro club claimed their first win in a dozen outings at the expense of Bray.
Ryan McEvoy slotted a penalty to give Bohs a 10th minute lead and when Bray lost defender Adam Mitchell to a second yellow card on the hour, it looked like the hosts had a mountain to climb.
Still, the Seagulls were soon level as referee Tomas Connolly awarded his second penalty of the night, converted by Jason Byrne with 23 minutes remaining.
Bohs’ tense mood at that time was washed way with late goals from Dinny Corcoran in the 79th and 88th minute.
The win temporarily lifted the Gypsies four points clear of rock bottom Shelbourne, but their north Dublin rival would soon claw back to within a point thanks to a 2-1 win over Limerick at Tolka Park.
Shels fell behind to an early Axel Bossekota goal, but have 52nd and 79th minute goals from Adam Hanlon and Lee Murtagh to thank for three valuable points that keep them in touch.
Tonight’s remaining two fixtures ended all square.
Shamrock Rovers were held by UCD in Tallaght despite Eamon Zayed opening his account for the Hoops. His calm first half finish was cancelled out by Robbie Benson’s 65th minute header and the Students clung on for a point.
Finally, Dundalk’s challenge at the top was dealt a blow by Cork City as they shared four goals with the Leesiders at Turners Cross.
Ciaran Kilduff doubled his City tally with an early strike, though Brian Garland would ensure the Louthmen went in level at the interval.
City won a penalty after the hour mark when Daryl Horgan was felled in the area.Daryl Kavanagh duly scored, but the lilywhites managed to escape with a point and second place in the league thanks to a deflected Stephen McDonnell shot in an 89th minute goalmouth scramble.
Premier Division results
- Bray Wanderers 1 – 3 Bohemians
- Shamrock Rovers 1 – 1 UCD
- Shelbourne 2 – 1 Limerick FC
- Cork City 2 – 2 Dundalk
First Division
- Mervue United 4 – 0 Finn Harps
- Athlone Town 1 – 0 Salthill Devon
- Wexford Youths 0 – 2 Waterford United
