Drogheda United lose late to Bohemians as Devoy scores 91st minute winner

Dawson Devoy’s stoppage-time strike condemned Drogheda United to a 2-1 defeat away to Bohemians at Dalymount Park on Friday night. The late goal overturned a second-half equaliser from Andrew Quinn and handed the hosts a vital three points in the title race.

Connor Parsons had given Bohemians the lead before the break, finishing a through ball with a lob over the goalkeeper. Drogheda responded well after halftime and found their leveller in the 73rd minute. A messy scramble in the Bohemians box ended with Andrew Quinn forcing the ball home, with Edwin Agbaje credited with the assist.

The game appeared to be heading for a draw until the first minute of added time. Devoy collected the ball on the edge of the area and drove a low shot into the net to secure a dramatic win for the home side. Drogheda’s task was made harder when head coach Kevin Doherty was sent off by referee Robert Hennessy. Doherty was critical of the officiating after the final whistle. “I think it’s a bit of a joke, the way the game is being managed,” he said. “It’s not fair.”

Team news and changes

Drogheda were forced into an early change when goalkeeper Luke Dennison had to be substituted just before halftime following an injury. His replacement, Fynn Talley, saw out the remainder of the game. The starting lineup featured Andrew Quinn, Conor Keeley and Leo Burney in defence, with Brandon Kavanagh and Warren Davis leading the attack. Substitutes Mark Doyle, Kieran Cruise, Ryan Markey and Shane Farrell all entered the fray as Drogheda chased the game with ten men following the dismissal.

League context and next steps

The defeat leaves Drogheda United ninth in the Premier Division, having taken 34 points from their 32 matches so far this season. Their recent form shows two wins and three losses from the last five outings. Attention now turns to a tough away fixture against Shamrock Rovers on October 9. Rovers are currently second in the table, and the last meeting between the sides in July ended in a goalless draw.

Top scorer Warren Davis, who has six goals this season, will be a key figure as Drogheda look to bounce back in Dublin. The club’s next home game is against Dundalk on October 16.

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