Waterford FC 1
Bohemians 2
MICHAEL BARKER SCORED a late winner as Bohemians snatched all three points with a 2-1 win over Waterford FC in the RSC.
A Rory Feely own goal gave Bohs the lead before Barker put into his own net, but the defender made up for it with a 93rd-minute winner.
Shane Duggan and Bastien Hery were first to threaten for Waterford, but neither could find a way to the back of the net.
For the visitors, Danny Mandroiu had two efforts in the space of 60 seconds. First, he forced Matthew Connor into a good save, before his long-range strike struck the top of the crossbar.
Waterford had strong appeals for a penalty turned down after a possible handball before Bohs struck the lead. Mandroiu and Conor Levingston linked up to play Luke-Wade Slater in down the right, and his powerful shot struck Waterford defender Feely and deflected into the corner of the net.
Dean Walsh, John Martin and Paddy Kirk all had chances, as both sides looked for the next goal.
But it was Waterford who levelled 15 minutes after the opener. Feely made ground down the right and his powerful cross struck Bohs defender Barker and nestled into the bottom corner.
Alan Reynolds’ side had a great chance on the stroke of half time; John Martin’s driven cross found Dean Walsh, but Bohs keeper Talbot made an excellent low save.
A slow start to the second half saw both sides with spells of possession without creating chances. The first clear-cut opportunity fell to Waterford’s Walsh, but he fired wide, before Talbot was out quick to save from Feely.
Keith Buckley threatened for Bohs, as they looked to regain the lead, but his header from Paddy Kirk’s cross sailed over the bar.
Cory Galvin then had two chances, but his first couldn’t beat Talbot, and his second drifted wide.
But it was Bohemians who grabbed a late, late winner. Danny Mandroiu with the low corner and Barker met it to fire into the bottom corner.
Waterford FC: Matthew Connor, Rory Feely, Damien Delaney, Maxi Kouogun, Rob Slevin, Shane Duggan, Karolis Chvedukas (Shane Griffin `87), JJ Lunney, Bastien Héry, John Martin (Cory Galvin `64), Dean Walsh
Bohemians: James Talbot, Derek Pender, Keith Ward (Ryan Graydon `73), Conor Levingston (Scott Allardice `73), Keith Buckley, James Finnerty, Danny Mandroiu, Paddy Kirk (Darragh Leahy `84), Michael Barker, Ryan Swan, Luke Wade Slater
Referee: Paul McLaughlin
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Zlatan doesn’t do every game that’s his problem and makes him miles behind Messi and Ronaldo. Still one of the greatest in the game right now tho..
He’s more successful than both…
So is John O Shea over Steven Gerrard..
The amount of abuse O’Shea gets is shocking!! You don’t play over 400 games for Manchester United by being a poor player!
Who said he was poor? Im just stating a fact like you did above
John o Shea should’ve been sent off the other night
Yeah maybe but Poland should had player sent off for sure for horrible ( Keane like on Halland) tackle on one of our lads.
Zlatan is slated in Ireland from all the Eamonn Dunphy fanboys! I’ve had the privilege of seeing him up close and he is nothing short of sensational. He has incredible technique for a big man and after (the now drunk) Adriano he probably has the most powerful shot in recent football
I was in Stockholm in March for the Sweden game, and while he was generally quiet, the way he moved and the sheer strength of the man is frightening!
Still, he’s no Gary Breen.
Joey, I wouldn’t take any heed of what Dunphys been saying over the years, people who use “sneachta” talk absolute shite. Sure didn’t he once say that Michel Platini was a “good” player but not a “great” player and that Ronaldo (Christiano) was a “one trick pony”.
John OShea is a ball of shite.
Philip is obviously a Liverpool fan
lol, O’Shea is still more successful than Gerrard or any other Lfc player since the Premier League was formed, FACT !!!
And you need your sheets changed again Paul ! Wee wee???
1Golden Maverick, I could be wrong and your comment could be aimed at Philip above, but if its aimed at me I’d like to advise you that I am not the infamous pauljohnson, you can check back as far as you possibly can and verify this for yourself especially in threads relating to my favourite team, Man Utd.
No not aimed at you Niall , it’s you know who …
sorry mate, I guess “you know who” has dropped “breaking good”, probably gone to visit that hillarious psychiatrist chap, lol
So what if he has more trophies than Gerrard. Fair play to him, he’s still shite tho. And will you stop bringing up that mongo, PJ On every single article. Much appreciated