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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 .

MOM Aidan Carroll

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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It was a wonderful feeling this morning in Faithleg to finally get back to some Schoolgirl soccer after the Christmas Break .

Our ladies lined out against Park Rangers this morning in a game that brought plenty of excitement.

Park Rangers started very strong and we found ourselves 2-0 down after 20 mins , it’s at this point that the Mooncoin girls really rallied and started to get into the game . The girls began hunting in packs , Ella Bailey Kate Mcgrath , Cayla Dunphy and Niamh Reddy really got stuck in in the defence and made it their mission to cut out as much danger as possible .

Ciara O Keefe was in fine form today , and gave a phenomenal display today covering most of the park Rangers pitch . Once the game settled there was plenty of To-ing and Fro-ing ,
Luiseach O Donohue used her pace to her full advantage on the wing , with plenty of play coming through her contributions.

Katie Phelan yet again gave a solid performance doing all that was asked of her in the middle of the field , along with tireless team mate Eibhlin Holden .

Sommer Grant was a constant thorn in the side of the opposition , as she sprayed ball left and right , herself and Casey Moore really settled into their roles today. A few chances came out way .

An Emily Blackmore free kick with saved by the park Rangers keeper towards the end of the first half . Our goal came from a cross that was taken down by Debutant Alanah Jordon who made the pass to a waiting Sommer Grant , who quickly finished it to the net .

Full credit has to be given to Molly O Doherty who was brave enough to step between the sticks today and represent her club , who never once let nerves get to her.

Carrick came to Suir Crescent up for a battle and went one up against the run of play early on.

An equaliser from Eoin O’Callaghan and a retaken penalty by Jason Ryan sent us in 2–1 up at the break.

Carrick equalised near the end but a late dramatic winner from Mike O’Keeffe sealed the 3 points for Mooncoin.

On the run in to Christmas there was a holiday treat this Saturday as Bohs and Mooncoin played a stormer of a match under the lights at Poleberry.

The 1st half had the two evenly matched sides exchange a few chances but it was Bohs that took the lead just 5 mins before half time.

The Mooncoin boys raised themselves during the break and raised their game as 5 mins into the 2nd half they scored a great team goal finished off with great aplomb by Canice H. from right back.

No more than 2 minutes later and it was 2-1 to Mooncoin as Conor W. got a goal he richly deserved for all his hard work.

There was then a flurry of chances created by Bohs, but Eoin T. in goal was super.

Mooncoin kept to their game plan, and may have made it three to seal the game with a great passing move but the final shot just clipped over the Bohs crossbar.

The final whistle was a welcome relief and meet with great shouts of joy as the boys closed out the year on a high.

Some great displays across the whole team with a shout out to Fintin M. who made his debut at this age group.

A hard fought first half saw very few chances for either side as both teams gave nothing away at the back.

Villa came out strongly second half and had opportunities to go ahead but for a number of fine saves by Fionn on goal. Villa even had a goal disallowed for offside.

Mooncoin’s midfield began to take control in the last few minutes however and when a loose ball fell to Charlie, his shot looped over the Villa keeper’s head to give our boys a 1-0 lead.

The Mooncoin lads ensured the scoreline remained intact for a first league win of the season and just in time for Christmas. They now leapfrog Villa to go at least 6th in the table.

If ever the saying it was a game of two havles suited a game it was this one.

We were 2-0 down inside 20 mins totally out played and out battled with the only plus for us being Anil’s excellent finish from a great through ball from josh.

A few stern questions and a tactial switch at half time and the second half turned out to be totally different we dominated the precedings Daniel made it 2-2 and Oisín on from half time scored what turned out to be the winner indeed both those players put in a huge 2nd half to get us back in the game.

In fact from half time every player gave their all and can be proud of the 2nd half performance but player of the match today goes to Josh McLoughlin who led the line tirelessly Josh has had hes injury problems of late and it was great to see him back to he’s best.

Perfect morning in Suir Crescent to play Bohs u12s. Bohs started strongly and went 1-0 up in the first 5 minutes. Great play between Robbie and Ethan for the equaliser shortly after.

The game settled for the next quarter of an hour with both sides having chances. Shane got a goal, the ref must have had VAR on his watch as it just crossed the line. Second half and Fintan had a goal chalked off for offside when a teammate tapped it in as it was rolling over the line.

A great through ball from Fionn released Ethan and he calmly slotted home his second goal. Bradley came on up front in the second half and showed his composure to score and make the game 4-1.

Bohs didn’t give up and they got 2 goals back with a good shot and a scrambled goal from a corner.

Mooncoin defence were all determined to see out the last few minutes and it finished 4-3 in our favour.

Park Rangers Red got off to a flyer in Suir Crescent and were 2-0 up inside the first 5 minutes. They extended their lead to 3 before Mooncoin Celtic pulled one back just before half time.

Mooncoin really raised their game in the second half and brought the game back to 3-3. The Park Rangers keeper performed heroics in goal and they pulled ahead again but Mooncoin levelled it at 4-4 for a share of the spoils. Leah Twomey (2), Lexi Walsh and Aine O’Sullivan grabbed the goals for Mooncoin.