Bohemian FC extended their unbeaten run with a goalless draw against Czech side Bohemians Praha 1905 in a club friendly at Dalymount Park. The match, played on Saturday under partly sunny skies, finished 0-0 with no goals in either half.
It was a useful exercise for Declan Devine's side, who are third in the Premier Division with 56 points from 31 games. The result means they are now unbeaten in their last six matches across all competitions, a run that includes three wins and three draws.
Squad profiles
The two squads presented contrasting profiles. Bohemian FC fielded a younger, slightly shorter group with an average age of 24.5 years and an average height of 181 cm. Their Czech opponents, from the Fortuna Liga, had an older and taller squad, averaging 26.7 years and 185.3 cm. This physical and experiential difference was a notable subplot to the contest.
Context and conditions
Bohemians entered the match on a five-game winning streak in friendlies, while their visitors' recent form was more mixed. The game was played at the historic Dalymount Park, which opened in 1901 and has a capacity of 4,443. Conditions were mild with a temperature of 19°C, though a 24 km/h wind added a challenge. The club's current league standing and recent form, shows they are just three points behind leaders St Patrick's Athletic.
Despite a strong pre-match expectation among fans that Bohemians would win and score, the match ended without a goal. No detailed event data, such as shots or saves, was recorded for the encounter. The focus for Devine will be on maintaining defensive solidity, having conceded just 37 goals in 31 league games this season.
Bohemians now turn their attention back to the league, where they face Dundalk away on Friday, 9 October. Dundalk currently sit fifth in the table, making it a significant fixture in the title race.
The report in full is at Forza Football
