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Tue 07 Jul 2007Rice's late lob seals victory for BohemiansBohemians 2 Bray Wanderers 0:Of their 16 league games before this encounter Bohemians had won by more than a single goal on just two occasions. Punters in attendance and also those tuning in at home were never likely to revel in a goal fest.The Phibsboro side have become practitioners of closing out games on slender leads and although boasting the least porus defence in the league they make their supporters sweat on the outcome. Not until Stephen Rice's audacious lob 15 minutes from time were the points assured, despite having led since the 30th minute.