Monthly Archives: November 2017

2B Result MOONCOIN CELTIC 4-0 DE LA SALLE

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In a season that Mooncoin boast the meanest defence in the WJL, the pressure was on today to continue our strong defensive displays. A 19 man squad took to Ashgrove in an attempt to open up a gap at the top of the table. De La Salle started the first 10 minutes on top but without threatening the Mooncoin defence. On the quarter of an hour mark it was 1-0 to the home side, Savauge put a ball into the box, Kipper O’Brien placed an unchallenged header into the corner of the net. Shortly after it was 2-0 Synnott placed it across the box to R. Walsh, his shot was parried away and Kavanagh placed it into the net on the rebound. We were in command thereafter and on 40 minutes a mix up at the back left Wally Walsh clear in on goal who tapped into an empty net.

The second half seen chances rued in abundance from Mooncoin. For long periods of the game our passing was nice to watch and with the introduction of Ryan, Sweeney and O’Keeffe, all made positive impacts and the scoreline could of been a lot more. On 70 minutes Sweeney put a great ball into Kavanagh, his header hit the cross bar and Synnott finished off the move. Impressive 3pts picked up today which moves us 4pts clear at the top.

TEAM:Tebay, McGrath, Savauge, Kelly, C. O’Hanlon, Doyle, R. Walsh, O’Brien, Synnott, K. Walsh, Kavanagh. SUBS: Sweeney, O’Keeffe, Ryan, J. O’Hanlon, Dalton, Moore, É. Walsh. Next fixture away to Bohemians next Saturday night @ 7:00pm.

Under 13C League Result Mooncoin Celtic 4 vs De La Salle 3.

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A thrilling encounter in Ashgrove today as this very determined bunch took to the pitch after putting in overtime in training for the last two weeks in search of the first win of the season and proved that never giving up and working hard is the key. We started the strongest and looked like we would have an easy day as Lee Freyne took the defence apart on many occasions and opened the scoring with a great goal with the outside of his boot. We had two big casualties today in Ciara O’Keeffe and Alex Bailey.

We had to play Mike O’Keeffe at right back but he took to it like a duck to water as he had a great game. Captain Adam Conway provided protection for him and there will be a few sore ankles in Waterford tonight as he gave a Mick McCarthey style performance that stopped De La Salle right in their tracks. Liam Hogan slotted in at centre back and brought composure and cleared every single ball. Denis Kinsella at left back was outstanding today and just appeared everywhere along the back line and cleared the ball with every part of his body. Sam Hartwell ran all over the pitch and was involved in linking up much of the attacks and both him and Tom Conway linked up on many occasions to assist the rest to great effect with Sam scoring our second goal. Both were excellent today.

We went in 3-0 up at half time. Brian Dunphy made his first start of the season and duly obliged with a sensational game which saw him notch a goal just before half time. De la Salle got one back before Brian Dunphy made a huge run after a great pass from Tom Conway put him in to score a great goal to make it 4-1. De La Salle scored two goals in quick succession but we held out and didnt panic on the ball and didnt leave De la salle through again. Will Cuddihy came on for Sam Hartwell and got stuck in. In the mix with all this today came a man of the match performance from Conor Dermody who tore De La Salle apart every time he got the ball. He made cracking runs up the line and got stuck into every tackle and was involved in absolutely. Jake Moore was fantastic in goal and pulled off some great saves as he does week in week out Super performance from everybody.

Patrick Dermody and Matthew Morahan didnt were our unused subs but plenty of chances for them to come and celebrated the win with the boys when the whistle blew. Just shows the amount of character and loyalty to each other…. A major loss to our team today and the next few months is Ciara O’Keeffe who suffered an injury during the week. The boys were devastated to hear the news today when they arrived and would like to dedicate today’s win to Ciara… We wish you a speedy recovery and will look forward to her return.

U11 league results

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U11 league games:
Blue squad played Tramore B and done exceptionally well in difficult circumstances.
Orange squad travelled to play DLS and done really well with goals galore from both clubs. Special mention to few academy players who answered the SOS and more than held their own this morning

Wishing Ciara O’Keeffe a speedy recovery

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All in the club would like to wish U12/13 player Ciara O’Keeffe a speedy recovery from the injury suffered earlier in the week. A massive loss to both the U12 and U13 squad where she has been outstanding in defence all season. Opposition centre forwards at both levels can sleep easy for a few weeks knowing Ciara is out of action.

Fixtures for the weekend

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Fixtures for the weekend:

Saturday: U11 Blue squad home to Tramore, kick off 10.30

This squad continue to grow in confidence with every game and were very impressive in their last outing in Ferrybank. U11 Orange squad away to DLS, kick off 12.15. Only the second game for this group who have been plugging away at training and helping out the other squad and a number of them have been playing u12, so rustiness shouldn’t be a problem.

U13 home to DLS B, kick off 12noon: One of these sides will break their duck this weekend as both sit pointless to date. The lads have shown glimpses of what they are capable of so hopefully tomorrow is the day they get off the mark.

Sunday: 2B home to DLS, kick off 11am. The boys will be looking to keep the run going with 3 points here after lasts weeks terrific win in Carrick. A couple of midweek additions to the squad will strengthen them aswell as they aim to stretch their lead at the top.

Youths away to Kilmacow, kick off 2pm A derby match for the boys who put in their best performance of the season last weekend. Little motivation will be required for this one in what should be a cracker. Best of luck to all teams this weekend.

The academy continues this evening in Carrigeen Astro turf from 6-7pm for the 2011-2013 group and 7-8pm for the 2009-2010 group. Anyone interested in helping out please pop down.

Finally the club are still on the lookout for coaches for u11 Orange squad. If you can spare 2 hours a week for training and a couple hours every 2 weeks for matches, then please get in touch.

Memory lane this day 20 years

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A trip down memory lane today as its 20 years today November 15th that one of the most bizarre and entertaining games took place in the 3rd round of the FAI junior cup between ourselves and Rosegreen Rangers from Tipperary in McGrath’s field, Dournane. As stated in the report, an extraordinary game which was held up for nearly an hour due to a bad injury suffered by a Rosegreen player, will be remembered for a long long time.

The line up on the day was: Andrew Norris, Terence Coffey, Kevin Dobbyn, John Sauvage, Mark Dobbyn, Paul Brady, Stephen Walsh, Lee Kelly, Robbie Kelly, Ian Murray, Trevor Dunphy. Subs Eoin Hennigan, John Ryan, Liam Sutton. Can anyone name the finishing 7 is the golden question? Or it might be easier to name the unlucky 4 that were red carded. The team headed into the open draw in the 4th round and had an away trip to Harps FC of Carlow in early December but that’s where the fairytale ended unfortunately with a 3-1 defeat. Good day was had by all in Carlow town afterwards though.

Weekend Results Status

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5 games played over the weekend by the club, 4 wins, 1 draw. Good weekend for the club. Credit to all teams who continue to train in large numbers, brilliant to see the training area in Ashgrove cut to pieces for the first time in a number of years, its paying off on the pitch, keeps up the good work.

Youths result: Mooncoin Celtic 5 Tramore Rangers 0

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Youths result: Mooncoin Celtic 5 Tramore Rangers 0

A good all round performance and a clean sheet secured. Playing with the breeze from the off James Delahunty scrambled home the opener but wastefulness and bad luck prevented the lads from adding to it. The second half was a different story with the lads dominating throughout. Kevin Conneely scored a tidy second goal before Ben Keating rifled in a brilliant third. A scrappy fourth goal by Ben again finished Tramore Rangers and the icing was put on the performance when Ciaran Quilty eventually notched with a 25 yarder. A different attitude on show today with a proper shape and structure in place. A good day but more work needed. Kilmacow away next Sunday will test the lads to the max.

4th division result: Mooncoin Celtic 2 Crusaders 0

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A solid display which was overshadowed by bad injury suffered by Gerry Walsh. Playing against a very strong breeze the boys boxed clever in the first half and led through a Mick O’Dwyer goal at half time. They owned the second half completely but missed several chances before Gerry Walsh finished off a great move. Good 3 points secured. We all wish Gerry Walsh a speedy recovery from the injury picked up.

U14 result Ferrybank B 2 Mooncoin Celtic 3

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A reaction was required after the Carrick game and the boys produced a brilliant display and attitude today , 1-0 down after 15 minutes didn’t stop the lads from remaining positive, 1-1 at half time after Kieran Fagan converted from the penalty spot. Mooncoin started the 2nd half stronger and got their rewards when Liam Quinn brushed off a tackle and rounded the keeper to slot the ball home to make it 2-1. This woke Ferrybank up and they started to get back into the game and ten minutes later made it 2-2.

This team was not settling for a draw and Mooncoin pushed on again, and with 8 minutes left Aaron McLaughlin hit the net !

All round great team performance Nathan, Jack, Luke, Cillian & Alan were immense at the back and a rotating midfield of Robbie,Dylan, Kyle, Lee, Miguel,Adrian & Sean all played there part. A good all round squad performance in what was a tight, tough encounter in difficult conditions.

Derby day in 2 weeks when the lads face Kilmacow.