Ten-man Bohs hold on to take spoils against Shels

Ten-man Bohs take bragging rights in the North Dublin Derby with a backs-to-the-walls performance overcoming old enemy Shelbourne with a 1-0 win at a sold out Dalymount Park.

An incredible first half Dawson Devoy strike sealed all three points as the Gypsies were forced to play most of the second half a man down.

As expected, the game started at a fast and frenetic pace with neither side giving an inch. But it was the hosts who carried the attacking threat in the opening exchanges and got themselves in front with just thirteen minutes on the clock.

FULL MATCH DETAILS

Pat's received an early warning, Liam Burt showing quick feet to cut inside from the left, smashing a low drive to the near post but Brendan Clarke, making 450th league appearance, was equal to the Scot's strike, getting down sharply.

Just minutes later the experienced stopper could do nothing to stop Dawson Devoy's sweetly struck strike.

The Irish U21 international found a pocket of space in the midfield and hammered home, in off the foot of the post from 25 yards out, sending the home fans wild.

The visitors responded well to the early setback, and despite missing the presence of Sean Boyd in attack, carried a threat through the pace and movement of Shane Farrell and Jack Moylan.

And it was ex-Bohs man Moylan who had two decent chances to equalize, the first attempt, a shot which sailed over from the edge of the penalty area, the second a free-header from 12-yards.

The second half started in the same breathless fashion and with less than ten minutes played, the hosts found themselves down to 10 men in dramatic circumstances.

Ciaran Kelly, the last man, received his marching orders bringing down Shane Farrell who found himself clean through on goal following some