Bohemians six points clear after win in Derry

Bohemians moved six points clear at the top of the League of Ireland Premier Division table as Declan Devine came back to haunt his former club at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium.

Derry, who had 14 corners, only had two shots on target throughout the 90 minutes, as they suffered their second defeat in a row.

The loss also means that Ruaidhri Higgins' side have now dropped 10 points at home already this season.

While Dean Williams' second-half penalty was enough to separate the sides, neither team created much in what was another disappointing performance from the Candystripes.

As for the league leaders, they will be delighted to have bounced back from Friday night's derby loss to Shamrock Rovers with this hard-fought success.

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A teasing left-wing centre by Will Patching found Jamie McGonigle at the near post, but the striker's effort from an acute angle fizzed past James Talbot's left-hand post.

City missed a glorious chance on 12 minutes as Ben Doherty's in-swinging corner found Shane McEleney, but the big centre-back headed wide from close range.

The visitors were then inches away from scoring as a superb Adam O'Donnell corner after 23 minutes just eluded centre-back Grant Horton at the back post.

Just before the break, another McDonnell corner, this time from the right, again picked out Horton but he headed wide when well placed inside the City box.

The home side finally had a shot on target in the 54th minute as Ryan Graydon found McGonigle with a somewhat over hit pass, but the striker did well to fire at goal, Talbot parring around the post.

Bohs were awarded a penalty after 64 minutes as Ollie O'Neill collided with Kris Twardek. Referee Neil Doyle pointed to the spot and Williams slotted home the