Dundalk 2-0 Bohemians: The Lilywhites take the summit in front of the Cypriot adventure

Dundalk warmed up for the Europa League in Cyprus by keeping his eyes on the home prize

Sean Hoare and Pat Hoban scored in each half to get rid of the Bohemians at Oriel Park while the Lilywhites took back first place. Prime Minister's Division

Stephen Kenny's charges save the Cork City champions and hold a point advantage over their ferocious rivals and also have a game.

They were not at their best and yet seemed to finish the night Kenny said: "It can be difficult to play so soon after a European match.

"The Bohs are tough opponents so I'm thrilled with the win, there are three more points and he This is to maintain the race.

"The players showed a good attitude to be so professional and win the game. We made some mistakes – it was not a perfect performance but we still seemed to win. "

Just as he did against AEK Larnaca, Chris Shields offered an impressive display on the midfield." 19659002] In an ideal world, Kenny would have preferred a clear path between the two Larnaca's games.

But he did not hold back with his team selection, naming 10 of the team that drew 0-0 with the Cypriots to the first leg – Dean Jarvis only change

Yet despite this show of force, the Lilywhites did a pretty hard job of the first half against a genuinely obstinate gypsy.

Gypsies came here fresh from their biggest win in 17 years after beat Bray Wanderers 6-0 last week

Keith Long's men let their hosts know from the start and were positive in their game forward.

Danny Kelly, recently arrived de Bray, was willing and able to abandon wide positions and went step by step with Gary Rogers forced to save.

Dundalk still saw a lot of ball, but he was having a hard time with some of his opponents. advance into enemy territory

Michael Duffy curled up before Shields struggled to clear a dangerous effort from Dinny Corcoran while Hoban could not keep rolling.

But the Lilywhites were getting closer to the breakthrough and it was half an hour when Hoare was returning to Duffy's post

"It was a good head of Sean and it was a second goal was a good move," Kenny said.

Indeed, the points were nailed seven minutes from the second half.

Dan Casey and Jaran – top scorer in the Premier Division – sent Shane Supple to the wrong place for his 22nd league campaign

This two-goal advantage allowed Dundalk to play with pep.

Bohs sub Keith Ward hit the post and then saw Brian Gartland clear the follow-up from the Gitans' attempt to make Dundalk squirm – but the damage was done.

DUNDALK: Rogers; Hoare, Gartland, Cleary, Jarvis; Shields, Benson (Chvedukas 75); Connolly (McEleney 59), McGrath, Duffy; Hoban (Kelly 85).

BOHEMIENS: Flexible; Lyon, Casey, Morris, Leahy; Kelly, Lunney (Ward 59), Brennan (Byrne 56), Devaney; Buckley; Corcoran (Grant 75)

Referee: Rob Hennessy

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