Wayside were alright (first half made Shelbournes hoof-ball look like Brazil in comparison!), played a good second half. Bohs had alot of posession, but didn't impress me much.
The first goal was a woeful defensive error. No more can be said really, everyone moved out, and the defender headed a "cross" in from the edge of the penalty box rathert than knocking it upfield.
The Bohs penalty didn't look like one to me, from where I was it looked to hit his face. But thats football, there was at least one clear handball by Wayside in the box that wasn't given, so it evened it out int he end.
Bohs did look under pressure though. At least you would have to say that, why else would a "professional" player in Oman feel the need to elbow an "amateur", off the ball, in the face? It happened right in front of me, and noone can convince me otherwise. Disgusting behaviour.
The melee in the middle of the park was caused by a Bohs player (I think it was Farrelly) kicking a Wayside player on the floor, who then retaliated. Both should have been sent off as it looked like they were kicking lumps out of each other. In fairness to the Wayside lad, it was retaliation after being belted while he was on his back, still no excuse for lashing back though. On the street they'd both have been arrested!
Word of praise for the Wayside keeper; really impressed me. Made some fantastic stops, and was working hard to keep his defence organised all night.
In all, I enjoyed myself!

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