Tierney strikes late as Bohemians seal comeback win
Bohemians secured a comeback victory against Ballkani in the UEFA Conference League qualifying round. Late goals from Douglas James-Taylor and Ross Tierney gave the Irish side a lead heading into the second leg.
Why it matters
This match is significant as it marks the final European fixture at Dalymount Park before its scheduled redevelopment.
Second-half goals by Douglas James-Taylor and Ross Tierney saw Bohemians come from behind to win the first leg of their UEFA Conference League second qualifying round tie against Ballkani in the final European tie at Dalymount Park before its redevelopment at the end of the season.
Trailing to a first-half penalty, Bohemians looked like they had run out of ideas about how to break down the stubborn Kosovan side who got to the group stages of the Conference League in the 2023-24 season as the tie entered the last quarter of an hour.
But James-Taylor equalised in the 76th minute as his low shot hit the net via a post and, in the final minute of normal time, Tierney unleashed a volley from the edge of the area - a goal of real quality - to give Alan Reynolds' side a one-goal lead into the second leg.
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