Dundalk 2, Bohemians 1
A late goal via a penalty kick from the Lilywhites striker Patrick Hoban maintained the defending champions in the top tied with the Shamrock Rovers.
So far for Vinnie Perth and company playing at home was one immense advantage.
To face off a hardened Bohemians playing a good game of football and so far situated in third place but withing ten points away from the top, but this squad is not walk in the park.
So far in the opening minutes of the game with just two minutes on the clock the Lilywhites defense saw how the Gypsies Danny Grant scored the first goal to the dismay of the attendees.
By the way the visitors put on a good fight and displaying a good game, in the end the share of spoils would been justified between both sides.
One thing these Dundalk squad never seems to miss in every match is its fight and todays they overcome a very difficult Bohemian squad looking at any cost for the upset and three points.
Not today's as the locals manager Vinnie Perth did play his cards right and using his boldness on his initial eleven that in the end deliver in the clutch.
As the Freshman manager moves became the right ones in the end when he made a couple of notable substitutions with Georgie Kelly for Daniel Kelly and Sean Murray for Jordan Flores.
The arrival of Georgie Kelly became providential in the 56 minute of his incorporation when ten minutes passed by when he scored the equalizer in the 66' minute to the joy of the Town fans.
Paving the way for the game changer on injury time in the 94 minute when Dundalk Dean Jarvis was taken down in the area, leaving the stage for Patrick Hoban to score his 10 goal for the win.
Goals
Danny Grant 2' BOH, Georgie Kelly 66' DFC, (P) Patrick Hoban 94' DFC
HIghlights
Vinnie Perth right moves, exposing his rapid adaptation in the helm of the Town.
Geogie Kelly ambition that deliver the equalizer.
Patrick Hoban this time he did not miss and scoring his tenth goal of the season and sixth PK.
Man of the Match
Georgie Kelly coming as a substitute delivering the equalizer.
Next Matches
Dundalk vs Saint Patrick's Athletic at Oriel Park, Dundalk Friday May 24
Bohemians vs Sligo Rovers at Dalymont Stadium, Dublin Friday May 24
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