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Lynch fumes at controversial draw with Bohs

Derry City manager Tiernan Lynch was left frustrated after controversial decisions in his side's 1-1 draw with Bohemians, questioning both a red card and a handball incident.

Derry City manager Tiernan Lynch expressed frustration with key decisions during his side's 1-1 draw away to Bohemians in the League of Ireland Premier Division. The Candystripes were reduced to ten men when Adam O'Reilly received a second yellow card, with Lynch stating, "I've watched both incidents back now and I just can't see where that second yellow card came from."

Lynch was particularly critical of referee Rob Harvey's decision to only show Patrick Hickey a yellow card for handling the ball in mid-air when Dipo Akinyemi appeared through on goal. "The last man through on goal, catches the ball, throws it behind him and it's a yellow card. I probably need that explained to me," Lynch added. James Olayinka had given Derry the lead before Marcus Strods equalized, while captain Michael Duffy returned from injury as a second-half substitute. djcc.club