Premier Division round-up: Bohs extend lead at top with win away to Derry City

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Declan Devine’s Bohemians extended their lead at the top of the Premier Division to six points as they edged out a 1-0 win away to Derry City.

Bohs went up to the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium reeling from their 2-0 Dublin derby defeat to Shamrock Rovers on Friday night – but they responded.

Kris Twardek was felled in the penalty area by Ireland under-21 winger Ollie O’Neill and Dean Williams was on hand to score the spot-kick.

The win condemned Derry City to a second home league defeat in a row, while Bohs recent revival continued under their new boss.

Meanwhile, Shamrock Rovers claimed their third league win on the spin thanks to a 3-0 win over UCD at Tallaght Stadium.

In a UCD side ravaged by a virus over the weekend, the Hoops took a 2-0 lead into the half-time break.

Graham Burke scored twice for Stephen Bradley’s side, while Jack Byrne completed the rout in the second half with a curling effort that eluded Kian Moore.

At Weavers Park, St Patrick’s Athletic also claimed a 3-1 win against Drogheda United.



Chris Forrester’s spot kick gave Tim Clancy’s side a lead – but they were pegged back by Dylan Grimes’ leveller.

But that was as good as it got for the Drogs as Forrester made it 2-1 just before the break.

And with seconds to go in the game, Eoin Doyle sealed the deal with a late finish.

Shelbourne also returned to winning ways after a 2-1 win at home against Sligo Rovers.

Matty Smith and an own-goal from John Mahon handed Damien Duff’s side all three points – with Daniel Lafferty’s opener not enough for the visitors.



And at Turner’s Cross, Cian Murphy’s goal gave Cork City a 1-0 win over Dundalk.

That win gave Colin Healy’s side their first win since March 3rd.

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