School Boys/Girls and Junior League Football in South Kilkenny
A beautiful morning in Annestown for this league tie between two sides struggling for a win with a while. A very quick start saw several chances come our way but no finished product. Jack Ryan tapped home the opener on 12 minutes but Seaview capitalised on sloppy play with two quick fire goals. The second half was even enough with very few chances created by either team and two late goals saw Seaview over the line.
Our U13s had a hard fought draw at home to piltown today that finished 2-2 it was a tight first half but piltown nicked 2 soft goals from set pieces. As soon as the second half kicked off Mooncoin Celtic were on top and got 2 goals back but probably should of got more. All and all the lads showed great character to claw their way back into it. Goal scorers were TJ and Aaron.
A right ding doing battle took place in Kilrush Park in Dungarvan. A couple of early goals saw the hosts nudge ahead but our boys kept at it but unfortunately luck wasn’t on their side. Dungarvan scored a third before we pulled a goal back through Denis who headed home a corner. The second saw an even enough affair and Dungarvan held on for three points.
A rusty performance for our first game in two months,we conceded a goal early in first half and it was an uphill task after that with Edmond unlucky not to get on the scoresheet.
Best on day for us was half time sub Aidan.
Our youngest group headed to Williamstown to face De la Salle on astro turf and a much improved performance by the boys which will give them confidence going forward. A goal in each half secured the three points for De la Salle.
League leaders Dungarvan were our visitors this morning in bright cold conditions and this young group were given a simple game plan in nullifying the stronger outfit. Everyone of the boys were disciplined in shape and positioning in the first half and went in 1-0 down at half time. Second half saw Dungarvan try everything to breach the boys but some brilliant defensive work throughout saw them hold Dungarvan to long range efforts and they nicked a second goal to win the three points on offer. Big improvements in this young squad who will pick up points as the season runs on.
Congratulations to the winner of our last 50 50 draw, Magdalena Kuchnia who won the €500 on offer. Magdalena bought her envelope in Giulio’s Takeaway on the main street. As always, a big thank you to all for your continued support. This week’s draw will be held on Sunday evening. Click on the link to enter and please share with family and friends.
https://mooncoinceltic.com/mcfcs-50-50-split-the-pot/
Our 18s girls team travelled to Connors Park yesterday evening to take on The Villa .
After what has been a very difficult time for Our Club and the girls involved in this team , we took to the pitch with 4KC on our minds and close to our hearts
What ensued was an epic battle between the two sides , with The Mooncoin Side leaving with all three points .
There was very little to separate the two teams, and after a slow start, we grew into the game. We opened the scoring on 39 minutes when Grace O Toole sent a free kick to the right corner of the pitch where Sommer Grant sent the ball in towards the penalty area , where a patient Sarah Walsh took a touch before putting the ball in the back of the net with a superb finish. Villa pulled back the goal on the stroke of half-time when we fell asleep from a corner
The second half was a lively affair , and we took the lead after 5 mins with another well placed pass from Sommer , with Emily Blackmore on the receiving end of the Pass , and didn’t hesitate sending the ball in to the net . Play was stopped temporarily when two players had a clash of heads. With Grace and the Villa player having to leave the field. Speedy recovery to Grace , who put in an epic shift in the Mooncoin shirt tonight . Young Molly Murphy stepped in to fray and gave fine performance.
Villa had a few chances , but Abbie Hassett was on hand and pulled off some great saves tonight when it counted the most . Our third goal came from Molly Long who was on hand when Ella Brennan sent a superb corner kick towards the back post . Molly took the ball down and slotted home . Great 3 points away from home in a hard fought game.
A good result for the lads in cold conditions against our visitors from West Waterford. Goals on the day from Aidan Carroll 2, Alex Kennedy and an og saw the lads secure their second win of the season.
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