Intense Clash Ends in Stalemate Between Bohemians and St Pat’s at Dalymount Stadium
The clash between Bohemians and St Patrick’s Athletic ended in a stalemate, reflecting the competitive tension typical of Dublin derbies. Despite the feisty encounter, both teams walked away without finding the back of the net, leaving them still in pursuit of European qualification.
Match Overview
The match, held at Dalymount Park, finished with a 0-0 scoreline. A total of nine yellow cards and one red card were handed out, emphasizing the intense and heated atmosphere on the pitch. Bohemians remained in fourth place but showed signs of uncertainty following the dismissal of manager Alan Reynolds just before halftime.
Game Details
- Date: Recent Sunday
- Location: Dalymount Park, Dublin
- Attendance: 4,391
- Referee: Paul McLaughlin
Bohemians, currently four points behind Shelbourne, face tough challenges ahead with their upcoming matches against Shelbourne and Drogheda United. St Patrick’s Athletic also has a challenging schedule, with a game against Waterford followed by a trip to Tolka Park.
First Half Highlights
The first ten minutes of the match saw both teams exchanging threats. St Pat’s Kian Leavy was particularly dangerous, attempting a shot just wide of the post early in the match. Bohemians countered, with Dayle Rooney pushing the attack, but a crucial block from St Pat’s skipper Joe Redmond kept the scoreline level.
Contention rose on the field when a challenge by Ross Tierney on Leavy resulted in a brawl, leading referee Paul McLaughlin to brandish seven yellow cards. Among those booked were managers and players from both teams, with Reynolds receiving a second yellow card for unsporting behavior, resulting in his expulsion from the match.
Second Half Developments
The second half began with Bohemians showing intent to score, forcing St Pat’s goalkeeper Joseph Anang into several saves. However, St Patrick’s Athletic regained momentum through Chris Forrester and Jake Mulraney, both of whom tested Bohemians’ goalkeeper Kacper Chorazka.
In a thrilling finish to the match, Chorazka executed a stunning save in stoppage time, denying Ryan McLaughlin’s efforts to secure a late goal.
Team Lineups
Bohemians:
- Chorazka; Morahan, Kavanagh, Byrne, Flores
- Devoy, McDonnell (Strods, 77); Rooney, Tierney, Parsons (Meekison, 64); Clarke (Whelan, 82)
St Patrick’s Athletic:
- Anang; Sjoberg (McLaughlin, 59), Redmond, Grivosti, Kazeem (McClelland, 59)
- Lennon (Robinson, 81); Leavy (Mulraney, 77), Baggley, Forrester, Power; Melia (Carty, 77)
As the final whistle blew, both teams left the pitch, realizing that while the clash was intense, they would need to regroup and refocus for their future matches, crucial for their hopes of European football next season.
