McDaid rescues a point for Bohs against Finn Harps

Declan McDaid scored at the death to ensure Bohemians didn't start the Declan Devine era with a loss.

Second-half goals from Ethan Boyle and Filip Mihaljevic had Finn Harps ahead going into the 90th minute, however, McDaid sprinted through the rain to capitalise on a goalkeeping error and salvage a late draw.

The result means Ollie Horgan’s side drop to the floor of the table, following UCD’s 2-1 win at home to Drogheda this evening.

Bohs fans had a rare bit of good news this week when it was announced that Keith Buckley would return to the club as captain for next year, however, despite an energetic performance they still witnessed few signs of progress tonight.

Devine made two changes to the side that limped to defeat against St Patrick’s last week, reintroducing Josh Kerr and Jordan Flores to the starting eleven.

Match Details

Lively from the off, Bohs played the vast majority of the opening period within their opponent’s half.

However, for all their territorial advantage, Bohs’ efforts in the box were thwarted by a disciplined Harps defence.

Conor Tourish stopped a near-certain Bohemians goal on 12 minutes.

A quick Rory Feely throw-in opened up space for Conor Levingston, who set up Ethon Varian to shoot from eight yards – but Tourish was on hand to make a last-ditch block and keep the scores level.

Starting as a right-back on this occasion, Feely combined well with Kris Twardek as both players launched a series of crosses from the right-wing.

And Tourish again came to the rescue midway through the half, when he headed Levingston’s effort off the line following another Twardek delivery.

Bohs had a goal disallowed 10 minutes later. It was Levingston who converted just inside the box, however, referee Ben Connolly was right to