Bohemians return to winning ways against Drogheda

Bohemians returned to winning ways at a packed Dalymount Park following a hard-earned win over a very well organised Drogheda United side.

The sold-out home section roared their side to three points with goals from Jordan Flores, Ali Coote and James Akintunde ensuring all three points stayed in Phibsboro and kept the side second in the table.

The hosts started the stronger and it took just nine minutes to take the lead. Flores, operating at left back, struck home another beautifully hit free-kick from 25 yards out.

The previously unbeaten visitors came into the clash full of confidence following a hugely impressive victory over Sligo Rovers just 72 hours previously, and got themselves back on level terms moments later.

Powerful on-loan 18-year-old Freddie Draper notched his first of the season, bundling home from close range when it looked like James Talbot was favourite to claim a low through ball.

Mirroring a basketball game, both sides were guilty of missing good chances to take the lead. The lively James Akintunde swiped at a gilt-edged chance from close range before Adam Foley went straight down the other end and was agonisingly close with a low drive.

Minutes before the break, The Gypsies regained the lead when Coote's powerful volley had too much heat for Colin McCabe. Flores' whipped cross was only half dealt with by Emmanuel Adegboyega, eventually falling kindly to the Scotsman who powered home from close range.

Bohs came flying out of the traps after half time and doubled their advantage when Akintunde got the goal his electric performance deserved.

The busy front man's low drive through the crowd looked to have crossed the line, despite Adegboyega claiming he cleared to safety, but referee Ray Matthews - with the help