Kavanagh helps Shels take spoilsin derby

Shelbourne recorded their first win of the season, riding their luck in accounting for Bohemians in their Airtricity League Premier Division encounter at Dalymount Park last night.

It’s been six years since these near neighbours met in the top flight, with Shelbourne’s well documented financial difficulties leading to a prolonged spell away from the limelight.

A well-deserved point against Sligo Rovers last weekend set Shels up nicely for this derby encounter although the absence of the influential David Cassidy through injury appeared to limit their attacking options.