Devanney goal decides derby

Kevin Devanney’s goal a minute before the interval was enough for Bohemians to overcome Shamrock Rovers in the Dublin derby game at Tallaght Stadium last night.

Bohs were pressing quickly with Karl Devanney especially bright in a lone striker role and his inviting low cross in the 19th minute just evaded the outstretched boot of the incoming Moore as the visitors looked to gain reward for their early pressure.

Gradually, the Hoops began to find some rhythm and Gregg Murray showed excellent reflexes to keep out a Feely deflection from Pat Sullivan’s centre before Tommy Stewart rattled Murray’s crossbar from 20 yards after Gary McCabe had dispossessed Ricardo Lopes.