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Galway United 2 Bohemians 2
Wednesday, 09 June 2010 09:45
Bohemians twice came from behind at Terryland Park to claim a draw at the end of an absorbing game.

The Gypsies had Brian Shelley sent off for a foul on Karl Sheppard on 19, and Stephen O’Donnell scored the resultant penalty for Galway.

Paddy Madden equalised on 70 for the Gypsies, but then Galway substitute Tom King nudged the Tribesmen ahead again.

Madden though punished a Barry Ryan error seconds later as the titleholders fought back to claim a share of the spoils.

It was a grim first half for the champions who lost Jason Byrne through injury and had Brian Shelley sent off before former Bohemians favourite Stephen O’Donnell steered Galway in front.

There was no denying that it was Galway who ruled most of the opening period as the Gypsies surprisingly failed to settle.

Despite Galway’s passionate start Bohemians manufactured a 14th minute chance when Paul Keegan released Paddy Madden, but the young striker failed to hit the target.

Then drama occurred in the 19th minute when Shelley fouled Karl Sheppard in the area, and referee Anthony Buttimer awarded a penalty. Shelley was red carded and Stephen O’Donnell expertly converted the
reultant spot-kick as Galway hit the front.

Galway might have added a second in first half stoppage time, but Rhys Meynell failed to hit the target following a splendid Gary Curran set piece.

After the interval Barry Ryan was alert to deny a Killian Brennan free kick as the Gypsies pushed for an equaliser.

Then on 65 Paddy Madden thumped over from 20 yards as the Gypsies attempted to find a way back into the game.

And Pat Fenlon’s team levelled on 70 when Ken Oman headed Killian Brennan’s free-kick into Madden’s path, and the youngster crashed the visitors back on terms.

Galway substitute Tom King guided the Tribesmen ahead again on 74 when squeezing the ball over the line following a Curran corner, but  despite the concession

Bohemians recovered rapidly. A moment of hesitancy from Barry Ryan was ruthlessly punished by Madden as the Gypsies restored parity.

Galway United: Barry Ryan; Conneely, Synott, McKenzie, Meynell; Curran, Foley, O'Donnell, Bobby Ryan; Flood (King, 31), Sheppard.

Bohemians: B Murphy; Shelley, McGuinness, Oman, Powell; McGlynn, Keegan, Cronin (Heary, 66), Brennan (Rossiter, 87); Madden, Byrne
(Quigley, 17).

Referee: A Buttimer (Cork)
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