Late own-goal shatters battling Bohs

A cruel late own-goal saw Bohemians bow out of Europe despite a rousing display at Dalymount last night. Pat Fenlon’s side dominated Olimpija for long spells but it wasn’t enough as they chased a 2-0 deficit from the first leg.

Christy Fagan’s first half lead had raised hopes as well as the rafters and clearly rattled the Slovenians. But a mix-up with goalkeeper Barry Murphy resulted in midfielder Ger O’Brien putting the ball into his own net to end it.

Italian referee Paolo Mazzoleni’s dubious early decisions were a frustration for the home players, none more so than on 14 minutes when two-goal first leg hero Dare Vrsic pounced on an error by Liam Burns. But though his shot was just wide, Mazzoleni inexplicably gave a corner from which Fink flicked into the side netting at the near post.