“Toni Domgjoni converted a penalty to give KF Ballkani the lead, stunning Bohemians and shifting the early momentum firmly to the away side.”
Pivotal“Douglas James-Taylor, on the pitch for just 17 minutes after being introduced as a substitute, levelled for Bohemians with an assist from Dawson Devoy following sustained corner pressure, restoring parity and shifting momentum back to the hosts.”
Pivotal“Ross Tierney struck in the 89th minute from yet another corner-driven attack to give Bohemians a dramatic late winner, completing the comeback and securing the tie.”
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Bohemians produced a composed second-half turnaround to overcome KF Ballkani 2-1 in their Europa Conference League qualifier, despite being second-best for much of the opening period. The Kosovan side took the lead through a Toni Domgjoni penalty on 29 minutes and looked capable of protecting that advantage, with Ballkani committing 13 fouls across the contest suggesting a disciplined, physically assertive defensive block. The match turned on the hour mark when Bohemians manager sent on three substitutes simultaneously — and it was one of those replacements, Douglas James-Taylor, who levelled immediately at 76 minutes, assisted by Dawson Devoy following a corner-driven spell of pressure that Ballkani could not repel. Bohemians, who controlled 65 percent of possession and ultimately converted both of their shots on target, then snatched the tie when Ross Tierney tucked away a second corner-driven attack in the 89th minute, sending the home side through on what was, statistically, a ruthlessly clinical if modest night in front of goal.
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Goal! Ross Tierney scores, making it 2-1.
Almedin Klinaku comes on for Giovanni.
Corner awarded.
Bajram Jashanica is on, and Anel Sabanadzovic is off.
Bajram Jashanica is on, and Anel Sabanadzovic is off.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Dayle Rooney comes on for Sadou Diallo.
Cian Byrne is on, and Patrick Hickey is off.
assist: Dawson Devoy
Goal! Douglas James-Taylor scores to make it 1-1, assisted by Dawson Devoy.
Corner awarded.
Yellow card shown.
Yellow card.
Harry Vaughan is substituted for Markuss Strods.
Yellow card issued.
Harry Vaughan is substituted for Markuss Strods.
Corner awarded.
First half ends with a score of 0-1.
Corner awarded.
Yellow card shown.
Goal in the penalty shootout! Toni Domgjoni scores, making it 0-1.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Kick-off! The referee is Jakob Semler.
Bohemians host KF Ballkani at Dalymount Park in the UEFA Conference League 2nd Qualifying Round, looking to leverage their impressive five-match unbeaten run and rock-solid home form. The Kosovan side arrive with a troubling away record, making this first-ever meeting between the clubs a tantalising Dublin showdown with a place in the next round on the line.
