Bohemians slumped to a 1-0 defeat at Lativian side FK Riga in the first leg of their Intertoto Cup second round tie.

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A goal just before half-time gave Riga the edge in a match that was played in front of a sparse crowd in Liepaja, around 200 miles from the country's capital.

In the first half, former Wolves striker Glen Crowe had the Irish side's best chance when he shot wide after 25 minutes - but they lost midfielder Jason Byrne to a hamstring injury soon after.

Brian Murphy made two good saves after the break as Riga finished strongest - but Pat Fenlon's team will believe they can overhaul the deficit in Saturday's return at Dalymount Park.