"The scoreline suggests a tight and tense battle but the two goals from Rovers, scored in injury time, were consolation efforts at a stage when the game was beyond them as the champions showed more initiative in those moments than they did for long spells of the 90 minutes in one of the last Bohs-Rovers tussles to be played at Dalymount Park before the ground closes for a rebuild."
"Points dropped in a home draw with Dundalk and an away loss to a Bohs side were the battles lost on the pitch, but the ongoing boardroom drama over Michael Noonan's contract cannot be ignored as an issue causing distraction for the champions."
"Bohs manager Alan Reynold might bemoan the loss of their clean sheet record, but the two late goals only slight tarnish a terrific performance which sees maintain their position at the top of the table."
Bohemians secured a 3-2 victory over Shamrock Rovers in a derby match at Dalymount Park, one of the final fixtures at the ground before its closure for reconstruction. Despite the narrow scoreline, Bohemians dominated proceedings, with Rovers' two goals from Pico Lopes and Aaron Greene arriving in injury time as consolation efforts. Rovers' performance was hampered by ongoing boardroom distractions surrounding manager Michael Noonan's contract situation. Referee Neil Doyle set a strict tone early, booking Bohemians captain Dawson Devoy for a minor foul. Bohemians took the lead through a well-constructed team goal involving Colm Whelan and Parsons. The victory allowed Bohemians to maintain their position atop the league table.
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