An evenly contested game was played with plenty chances for both teams throughout. We conceded half way through the first half from a corner that took a massive deflection to see the ball in the back of the net. We equalised before half time through great team play by Teddy D, Oisin O H, Pete D and Billy F with Billy hammering it home to make it 1-1. The 2nd half saw more chances created but it wasn’t to be. Shay M was introduced in the 2nd half getting very unlucky with a free kick being saved on to the crossbar and later on giving a great long ball to put Oisin through where he was very unlucky not to score with the keeper making a great save. The goalkeeper Oscar O K and the back 3 of Luke H, Tom D, Dylan O H were very solid throughout. Plenty positives to take with this young group and another point on the board.

Our first home league match against Villa saw a flat performance from the lads in the first half with 3 goals from the visitors. A good save from their keeper denied Tommy what looked like a certain goal. A much better second half performance from the lads with more grit and possession saw Robbie get a goal back. The second goal didn’t come and a 4th breakaway goal for Villa resulted in a final 4-1 scoreline that flattered them.

After 80 minutes of football, it took a penalty shoot out to seperate these two fine sides in sticky conditions. Our boys set out to take the game to Southend but couldn’t break them down in the first half while Southend found chances scarce to come by too. They did take the lead just on half time with a brilliant free kick to go in 1 up. Second half saw a determined push by our boys and they created plenty chances while Tyler K was in top form keeping Southend out. Conall D grabbed the equaliser after a Ryan S free kick was parried. We continued to push for the winner but no joy. Extra time saw us create lots of chances with Richard H rattling the Southend crossbar, Ryan S and Will D also went very close to grabbing the winner. The dreaded penalty shoot out was always going to be tough and unfortunately our boys came out the wrong end of it. A brilliant , disciplined performance by all on duty for the 80 minutes. Fair play to the referee, Southend players and officials for their kind words to our lads after the game.

Our u16 girls had to hit the road again in the Cup after the game was called off last week due to the weather. And an absolute Thriller of a game was played today it would’ve been fitting for Halloween last week.
We travelled up to Kilkenny to play Stoneyford fc at the watershed.
The opening few minutes both teams were checking out the opposition but it was Mooncoin that had the ball in the Stoneyford net with a super goal by Aoibhe Rees on 18 minutes. And as quick as a flash Áine Connery had doubled the score. As the first half continued the girls pushed on and about five minutes before the break Áine bagged her second of the day. Stoneyford pulled one back just before halftime. Second half Stoneyford pushed on and pulled a second one back. Our girls were after squandering a couple of great chances and with 15 minutes left Stoneyford grabbed an equaliser. Both teams were giving it everything at this stage. Luckily for Mooncoin we had the great Áine on hand to grab her hatrick and a fourth for the visitors. We had to endure a hectic few minutes at the end. I think Stoneyford had about 8 corners in the second half. But the character of the Mooncoin girls came through and they got over the line. Final score Stoneyford 3 Mooncoin 4. Our next round is away to Clonmel in 3 weeks time.

Another away trip for this group in a SFAI competition and the girls put in a mighty effort throughout and unfortunately came out the wrong end of a very tight game. Good experience for all involved.

The boys travelled this morning to play St Joseph’s in what was a 50/50 game the whole way throughout until the last 10 minutes when we were caught ball chasing twice to cause 2 very soft goals. St Joseph’s were gifted a 3rd when the ball was kicked straight to the striker to tap in the goal right before full time to take the 3 points. Although the result wasn’t good there were plenty positives to take from the first 50 minutes of the game.

Today we made the short trip to our neighbours Piltown for our second league match of the season. The game started off evenly and both teams were giving everything. Unfortunately an error by Mooncoin gave our hosts a goal that they didn’t deserve. Piltown buoyed by this pushed on and through some fantastic skill by Piltown they doubled the lead. After the hairdryer treatment from JP and a couple of changes to our formation at halftime our girls took to the field with extra impetus. We pulled a goal back thru a superb Ella Brennan long range free kick that left the goalie no chance. The girls pushed on and went very close towards the end when the ball was pinballed around the Piltown 6 yards box for what felt like an eternity but unfortunately we couldn’t find the net. In the last minute Piltown got a corner kick from which they scored a third goal.
All 15 girls that travelled got a good run out and all gave a good account of themselves. After the game even the Piltown coaches couldn’t understand how the ball didn’t cross the line to make it 2 2. But that’s football for you.
We go again on Sunday next at 11.30am in the SFAI Cup at home in Suir Cresent against Stoneyford. Hopefully these girls can put today’s result behind them and focus on next weekend.

A cold dry day in Co Laois today saw a hatful of goals scored and to be honest it could have been a lot more with both sides going very close on numerous occasions. We led 2-1 at half time with Briona and Ciara scoring and we went 3-1 up right after half time through Sophie. Killeshin pulled a goal back but we restored our 2 goal advantage with Lexi putting us 4-2 up with 15 minutes left. Killeshin’s two star player’s then clicked in to gear and pegged us back to 4-4 with a minute to go and two goals in injury time saw Killeshin advance. Brilliant performance going forward by both teams, two good goalkeeping displays kept the score to 6-4 in a crazy entertaining game. A very disappointed bunch got back on the bus without the win but can be proud of their efforts. Thanks to Killeshin for after match refreshments and best of luck in the rest of the competition. Please note, the team photo was taken after the game, hence no smiles😞.

Our u18s took to the pitch for a Home fixture against Bohemians. Previous fixtures between the sides have been one sided affairs , but today every one of the girls 1-15 battled to keep the Margin to the bare minimum. With a single goal for bohemians the 25th minute the difference.
The girls battled hard from first minute , and worked tirelessly together throughout , with a couple of chances coming our way to equalise , unfortunately we didn’t capitalise on them . A very good performance from our side today with plenty to work on for the next game .

A beautiful day in Suir Crescent was the setting for u14 SFAI trophy meeting of Mooncoin Celtic and Peake Villa of Thurles. The first half was tight and a free kick from Villa pounced on by their striker with a volley that gave Bradley no chance in goal was the difference. In the second half Mooncoin came out stronger and Robbie won a penalty which he stepped up to smash in to the top corner. The next goal would be key and from a Mooncoin half clearance from a corner, Villa’s full back hit a sweet shot into the top of the goal. A couple of quick goals followed and Mooncoin had a tough task. Cathal scored with a bullet header from a pinpoint free kick from Shane. A final goal from Villa stopped a comeback to end the match 2-5. Good luck to Peake Villa in the next round.