Bohemians edged out Galway United 1-0 at Dalymount Park in a tightly-contested SSE Airtricity Premier Division fixture. A single goal separated the sides in a match where defensive organization was paramount, and the Gypsies managed to grind out a vital three points to enhance their standing in the upper echelons of the Irish top flight. The win keeps Bohemians in touch with the league leaders in what is proving to be a competitive season. The decisive moment arrived in the first half after a period of sustained Bohemians pressure. A clever through-ball split the Galway defence, allowing the Bohs striker to round the goalkeeper and slot home into an empty net. Galway United responded well and enjoyed spells of possession after going behind, but they struggled to break down a resolute Bohemians backline marshalled by their experienced captain. The second half saw the visitors push for an equalizer, forcing a couple of smart saves, but the home side held firm and even threatened on the counter-attack to see out the victory. The result solidifies Bohemians' position in the European qualification places, while Galway United will be disappointed not to have taken at least a point from a game where they matched their opponents for long periods. The Bohemians manager praised his team's resilience, stating, "It wasn't pretty at times, but we showed great character to get the clean sheet and the win. That's what you need to challenge." The Galway boss was philosophical: "We played some good football but didn't take our chances. The small margins went against us today."