Soccer - League of Ireland:Bohemians returned to the top of the Premier Division with a hard fought 1-0 win over Derry City at the Brandywell this evening, while Cork City and Sligo Rovers played out a scoreless draw at Turner's Cross.

It was a highly entertaining game as both sides created chances with Bohemians’ Killian Brennan and Derry’s Mark Farren both going close in the early stages.

The visitors then struck after 17 minutes when Farren’s stray pass, following a throw-in on the right, was intercepted by Brennan and his lightning break, from well inside his own half, caught the home defence out.

With Paddy Madden keeping pace with the left winger, Brennan intelligently played the striker in and he netted with aplomb, giving the Derry keeper no chance.

In tonight's other game Cork and Sligo shared the spoils. Danny Ventre came close for the visitors when he rattled his effort off the Cork post after 16 minutes, while Davin O'Neill also had a shot well saved by Richard Bruch in the first period.

Billy Dennehy shot wide for Cork late in the game while Rob Turner missed a good header chance.

Tonight's League of Ireland Results

Premier Division
Cork City 0-0 Sligo Rovers
Derry City 0-1 Bohemians