Kevin wore the armband leading the team out last evening against an imposing Piltown team.

The first few minutes saw very few chances at either end until Aaron broke away into the left of the eighteen yard box and his shot hit the near post having beaten the Piltown keeper. Sean had a couple of shots from distance throughout the half which were too close to the keeper.

As the game wore on Piltown grew into the game and were unlucky when Fionn turned a low shot around the far post at full stretch. Minutes later another fine save by Fionn was tipped onto the crossbar only to be nodded in by a Piltown forward. Tadhg, Kevin and Charlie had a busy end to the half in defence and we went into the break glad to be just a goal behind.

The second half saw fresh legs introduced but Mooncoin were still on the back foot. James and Killian coped well defending down our left side.

Kevin played his best match to date on the right side pressing the ball high up the pitch and creating opportunities. Unfortunately Piltown got their second direct from a free kick after a foul on the edge of the area. A third followed soon after when Piltown got on the end of a stray pass and finished in style.

All was not lost and at the other end a handball in the opposition box resulted in a penalty to the home team. Sean stepped up and struck the ball to the keeper’s left.

Another handball outside of the box minutes later gave rise to a free kick. Cian hit a swerving shot which was  palmed away for a corner. Mooncoin pressed late but to no further avail.

The game finished 1-3. Many thanks once again to our jersey sponsors Dragonz Den.