Mooncoin pushed Bohs hard from the very start and were very unlucky with quite a few clear cut chances early in the first half. Bohs scored first though with an excellent strike, albeit against the run of play.
Mooncoin continued to push hard and drew things level with a goal from Ella Brennan.
The second half was a continuation of the first with Mooncoin continuing to pressure Bohs throughout the pitch. When Bohs did attack, the Mooncoin defense held firm, with Mollie Murphy in particularly fine form.
Emily Cooney was unlucky not to score with an outstanding strike from distance and it was beginning to look like it was not going to be their day. However, Aoibhe Rees, normally the goalscorer, turned provider with fantastic assists to Emily Cooney and Ella Brennan to put the result beyond doubt.
It was very much a team performance by Mooncoin against a very resourceful Bohs team.
We were the better side for the first 15 mins of this game but im afraid we were out on our feet after that short period of time.
We had a couple of chances to score Emily, Emmett and Sean going close but other than those chances and the first 15 mins we were 2nd best and villa deserved to win their 6th game on the trot.
Man of the match today was Finbarr Purcell who was absolutely brilliant all game with Emmett cusack a close 2nd putting in great shift in the second half.
12 weeks after our last competitive match we faced a tough Stradbally team in sunny Suir Crescent. Naturally the lads were a little rusty but went in at half time nil nil.
Change of formation with Bradley helping Ethan in the second half resulted in a goal after ten mins.
A good one two from a throw to Cathal led to a great cross from Sam and Ethan finished with a deadly volley in the six yard box. Stradbally came back strong and a number of excellent saves from Will kept us ahead.
Stradbally finally got their equaliser from a low shot in the box. Last 15 minutes were end to end and the draw was a fair result.
Well done lads, great to be back playing football again.
The first quarter was an even affair with both teams finding their feet. We hit the front with a clever finish by Robbie which was the first of a first half hat trick.
Further goals from Canice and a fantastic solo effort from Marti had us 5.0 up at the break. We faced the wind in the second half but the lads kept going and were soon rewarded with a strike from Dani.
Billy soon added a fantastic long range effort which is becoming a regular occurance. Further strikes from Anil and Aidan saw us out comfortable winners with the defence also adding to their clean sheet tally.
Another great squad performance from this bunch which has them all improving week on week.
A wet and windy morning saw our u11s travel to Kilmacthomas. Our back line of Padraig, Tadhg and Sean dealt admirably with a relentless Kilmac team early on however we eventually went a goal down after 20 minutes.
Fionn on goal made a couple of terrific saves to keep the scoreline down including one full stretch dive which looked to be heading for the far corner.
The midfield worked tirelessly throughout the half to protect their defence but couldn’t quite make the breakthrough at the other end. The second half saw a flurry of goals by Kilmac early on after a slow start but our boys recovered and were unlucky not to get something from the game against the only unbeaten team in the division.
Improving with every game however and on to DLS at home in a fortnight.
Game day 6 this weekend for the U15 boys as they headed for a short trip to neighbours Piltown. A late kick off meant a first game under lights for most involved.
This was a game we controlled from the off and a dominant first half saw us go in 4 up at the break.
The second half was a tighter affair but our lads saw it out to the final whistle.
Goals Robbie x2,Jamie, Aidan, Anil This was a great squad performance, special mentions for Robbie,Aidan and the entire defence which were outstanding .
Blustery Conditions set the scene for today’s Clash with The Villa . With the strong winds dictating a lot of the play . But both teams adapted well and really got into the swing of things.
Mooncoin drew first blood and went 1 nil up after 20 minutes , an Ella Bailey clearance up the line , was taken in By Casey Moore who travelled up the line , getting a pass away To Emily Blackmore who rounded a Villa defender and took a shot finishing to the back of the Net .
Villa quickly reacted and played some very good attacking football, But A very Solid Ciara O Keeffe stood in their way , and did an amazing job clearing any advancing threats .
Casey Moore’s work rate in the Middle of the field was phenomenal and Alongside Sommer Grant, both ladies imposed themselves on the opposition getting plenty of Ball foward to our Strikers
Ten minutes to go Villa got a break and looked to be heading for an eagerly awaited equaliser, But a quick thinking Sadhbh Kirwan came off the Goal Line and extinguished the chance .
With Five on the Clock , Aoibhe rees won a ball in the middle of the pitch , laying it off to Sommer Grant , before making the run towards the bottom corner , Sommer took it forwards before laying it back to Aoibhe , Who crossed the ball across the face of goal after Spotting Emily Blackmore , who finished to the net .
Villa pulled a goal back with a couple if minutes on the Clock . But Mooncoin dug deep and saw the game out 2-1 to Mooncoin today
Sunday afternoon saw our Under16 squad make the journey to the Coastal Town of Dungarvan .
Eager to get back into the swing of the soccer season after the Christmas and Covid break both sides were really looking forward to this game . The first ten minutes saw both teams testing the waters and trying to impose themselves on the game .
Mooncoin, eager to start well , took the lead when a Niamh Reddy Clearance down the line was met by Emily Blackmore who crossed the Ball to a running Aoibhe Rees who took a touch before finishing to the home sides net .
Our defence line up off Kate Mc , Eimear Quinn and Team captain Ella Bailey did very well this afternoon quenching any immediate threat on goal . On the twenty minute mark , Dungarvan broke loose and looked to be heading for an equaliser, only for the shot to be cleared by Sadhbh Kirwan .
Mooncoin began to press once more and Sommer Grant sliced a ball through for Aoibhe Rees to run onto and finish to the net . On the half hour mark Luiseach O Donohue won a ball on the wing which Ellie Corcoran played over the top to Emily Blackmore who sized up her options before slotting to the net to make it 0-3 .
Five minutes from half time Dungarvan drew one back taking us to the break at 1-3 .
The introduction of Subs at half time freshened the squad up, Emily Cooney made her presence known early on and really imposed herself on the game . Caoimhe Hartwell worked tirelessly on the wing creating chances , before making way for Katie Phelan to took the mantle 20 minutes to go , on the 50 minute mark Molly Long used her pace and speed to get a cross ball to Emily Cooney who scored her first Goal .
Ten minutes later a ball sent in from Luiseach, was battled for and won by Emily Cooney , claiming her second of the Day , Hannah Flynn ,Orna Hennebery both did their jobs and kept things ticking over when introduced with ten minutes to go .
We also welcomed back Sophie Schaill today who is eager to get back to buisness . Special Mention to the always energetic Luiseach O Donohue who gave a player of the Game performance today in her Mooncoin Celtic Jersey .
First game back after an extended Winter break saw us visit Tramore. An early goal settled us and we played some great attacking football. A dominant 1st half display saw us go in 3 up at the break.
The 2nd half was a more even affair as Tramore grew into the game and both teams scored in quick sucession. The win was sealed with a long range strike from Billy.
Goals Og, Dani, Marti, Jamie & Billy.
Great team performance by all, special mentions for Billy & Liam .
Captain for the day Sean led the team out for the coin toss. A minute’ silence was then held before kick off as a mark of respect to Pauline O’Brien who passed away this week.
A dogged performance first half saw Mooncoin unlucky to go in at the break 2 down however. An outstanding save from Fionn was followed in over the line for the first. Similarly unlucky for the second as again another great save was followed up by a Park Rangers forward. The visitors had no joy down our left with Eoin covering well for Sean all game.
Some great midfield play from Aaron allowed Cian to break forward but his shot was held by the keeper. Two injuries at the break saw a number of changes and Mooncoin opted to go with 2 up top. It wasn’t to be however and the visitors doubled their advantage.
A late chance created brilliantly by Charlie was unfortunately saved near the death. This group of boys are improving all the time and will get their rewards yet.
Special thanks to Dragons’ Den for sponsoring our jerseys. Next match away to Bohs in two weeks time.
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