5‑3 comeback at Dalymount
Bohemians took a 3‑1 lead from Derry City in the 34th minute when Michael Duffy’s shot, set up by Barry Cotter’s run on the right, slipped past the defence and deflected into the net. The hosts almost equalised before half‑time, but Senan Mullen’s volley hit the crossbar.
Second‑half surge
Only two minutes after the break, Patrick Hickey rose unchallenged to head Jordan Flores’ corner, levelling the score. Bohemians then dominated, with Connor Parsons and Douglas James‑Taylor scoring in quick succession. Derry’s collapse deepened when James Clarke was sent off with a straight red card, all within a frantic nine‑minute spell that changed the game.
Decisive goals
Tyler Smith pulled one back for Derry, but Bohemians stayed in control. Tierney settled the contest with a first goal, then struck again in the 87th minute, a brilliant shot that sealed the win and left no chance for a late Derry comeback. Duffy later converted a stoppage‑time penalty to finish the scoreline.
Season context
The result is particularly sweet for Bohemians after a 4‑1 defeat to Derry in June, their heaviest loss of the campaign. Alan Reynolds’ side now sit third in the table, 10 points clear of fourth, while Derry remain sixth. The win also comes at a key time for Dalymount, as the club has only four more Premier Division home games there before redevelopment.
Next fixture
Bohemians will travel to face St Patrick’s Athletic in the FAI Cup quarter‑final.
