What a match to start off the u13b league, a local derby against Kilmacow and while Mooncoin started off well they found themselves 0-3 down after 20 minutes.
Then Finn scored a cracking free kick making it 1-3 at half time and the team rallied during the half time break and came out into the 2nd half full of gusto as the two goal deficit was pulled back to 3-3 with goals from Charlie and Sean.
A quick break out made it 3-4 to Kilmacow but the Mooncoin boys pulled it back again with a cross come shot from Luke to make it 4-4 , honours even and a shared point from a great match.
The U15s started their season with a home game to local rivals Piltown. In a game quite well controlled from the first whistle, Mooncoin ran out comfortable winners against a battling young Piltown side. Goals from Marti, Canice, Jamie and not forgetting Robbie who bagged 4, capped off a great team performance. Next up are Park Rangers at home.
With all the great results of the weekend, there’s still news to tell as 2 Mooncoin girls played their part in a fine Gaynor Cup win for Waterford over Carlow on Saturday.
And a win for a MCFC coaches involved with the u13 squad too
U17s Began their league campaign today with an away game to Villa Fc
The game started at a frantic pace with both teams wanting to get on top …. Most of the play in the first half was in the Middle of the field with some great passages of play from ourselves and the Villa .
Our back four did very well against the constant pressing of the villa midfield and strikers . Ciara Corcoran made her presence known and really helped to distribute the ball .
Five minutes after the first water break , Corcoran got a shot off to Emily Blackmore who was fouled . And had a free awarded
Sommer Grant stepped up to take the kick , and it finished in the net giving us the lead which we took to the half time break .
Both teams took to the field with Gusto for the second half … Cayla Dunphy , Kate McGrath and Ciara O Keeffe all had their work cut out for them , with the always reliable Ella Bailey on hand when needed .
A clearance from Ciara O Keeffe over the top , was run on to by Emily Blackmore who got the shot away and looked to have beaten the villa keeper, but the ball landed just short of the line , with Grace O Toole making no mistake in slotting it to the net to give the girls a 2-0 lead .
There was a 25 minute period where the exchanges were back and forth before Villa pounced slotting to the net to put the game back into the melting pot with ten minutes to go.
Our keeper was superb today and pulled off some fantastic saves and her communication and direction to her players today was great.
With this all the girls pulled together and saw the last ten minutes out for the win.
A very close encounter between both teams were hard work and determination got us over the line.
Okay Saturday was great and Sunday proved to be a Super one too.
U10s: the u10s Girls played against Piltown and had a hatful of goals to show for their efforts.
U14s: Played against Carrick Utd, and at one stage were 0-2 down but fought back to 2-2 only to see a crossbar deny them a win and then a late goal to take away the draw, but a great game all around.
U17s travelled unmass to the Villa on Sunday afternoon and came away with a famous 2-1 win. A full match report on this one to follow soon.
U12s: the U12 squad started their league campaign with a trip out to Kilmacthomas and came away with a 4-2 win.
U14s: the U14s went away to recent 20-21 league champions De La Salle and put in a fine display to record a 4-0 win.
U16s: Finally on Saturday afternoon the u16 squad went up to Carrick United and recorded a fine 3-1 win. This was a break through win for this team and capped a great display of teamwork.
Today we have 3 Schoolgirls teams playing matches. U10s against Piltown at 1:30 in Suir Crescent U14s against Carrick at 2pm in Suir Crescent U17s against Villa at 2pm in Villa. Good luck to all of the girls.
A beautiful sunny fresh day to kick off a new season for the Schoolboys leagues with Mooncoin Celtic fielding u12, u14 and u16 teams today.
Best of luck to all team players and coaches.
Also Coach Victor, Richie and Derek take a u13 Waterford Girls team to their first Gaynor Cup match today too, with 2 Mooncoin Celtic players in the squad, best of luck to all on their cup run.
This is a shout out for players to come join Mooncoin Celtic at u17 and Youths level, if you know of young men born 2004, 2005 or 2006 and want to play at a competitive level then give us a shout as we have some teams that would be delighted to take them in.
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