Bohemians reclaim top spot

Bohemians 2 UCD 0: Bohemians extend their unbeaten run to 16 matches and moved 2 points clear at the top of the table following…

Bohemians 2 UCD 0:Bohemians extend their unbeaten run to 16 matches and moved 2 points clear at the top of the table following a comprehensive victory over UCD at Dalymount Park tonight.

The goals in the first half from Owen Heary and Killian Brennan sealed the victory for Pat Fenlon's men but it could have been a lot more on the night.

Meanwhile, Galway United lost four nil to Derry City at home while Shamrock Rovers held on to a one nil win over Sligo Rovers.

Tonight's results move Bohemians back into first place, two points clear with a game at hand over St Patricks Athletic in second.

Bohemians:B Murphy; O Heary, T Heary, Oman, Powell; A Murphy, Rossiter (Singh, 82 mins), O¢Donnell, Brennan; Crowe (Byrne, 75 mins), Fenn.

UCD:Gregg; Kenna, McNally, McMillan, Stevens; Fitzgerald, McFaul (Bolger, 75 mins), Finn, Doyle (O'Reilly, 68 mins); McWalter, Byrne (O'Neill, 61 mins).

Referee:P Tuite (Dublin).

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