Drogs nab a point as Bohs rue missed chances again

At a sun-drenched Dalymount Park, seventh hosted eighth and in a carbon copy of their first meeting at Head in the Game Park, Bohs succumbed to a late equaliser against a battling Drogheda United.

The Gypsies failed to make their chances count in a dominant display, as Jordan Flores' first-half strike was cancelled out late on by ex-Shamrock Rovers man Dean Williams.

A chorus of boos greeted the final whistle.

The hosts, who are enduring an inconsistent season, dominated the early proceedings and the majority of the first half.

Fan favourite Liam Burt was lively, while Junior had a couple of half chances but failed to test Sam Long in the Drogheda goal.

The visitors did well to weather the storm though, putting in a hard -working defensive performance.

Republic of Ireland Under-21 Dawson Devoy was influential playing further forward in the number 10 position, knitting things together nicely.

Just as the first half looked to peter out, the hosts got the goal their dominance deserved.

The classy Flores (above) broke the deadlock, sweeping home a wonderful strike from 25 yards having been set up by Junior.

With Bohs unable to find a second, the visitors sensed a way back. The introduction of Ryan Brennan and Adam Foley off the bench, along with Darragh Markey - making his first appearance since breaking his leg - meant Kevin Doherty's men carried more of a threat.

Roughan's rasping effort from 30 yards forced James Talbot into an excellent finger-tip save.

As Drogheda searched for the equaliser, Bohs looked dangerous on the break. Devoy forced Long into a brilliant save from close range before Burt ratted the crossbar from just inside the area.

But, as has been the case many times this season, Bohs paid a heavy price for failing to