School Boys/Girls and Junior League Football in South Kilkenny
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.
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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.
A cold frosty morning in Suir Crescent saw St Paul’s secure the three points on offer with the 10 week break since our last run out very evident for young group. Three first half goals were enough on the day, we did rattle the Paul’s bar in each half but rarely threatened other than that. We’d like to thank St Paul’s physio Danny O’Neill for his care and attention looking after a nasty injury to Kevin Law mid way through the second half. Speedy recovery to Kevin in what his first game back. Seaview away next Sunday to give the boys the opportunity to put today behind them.
A beautiful sunny winters day for our first u14 league match in 2024. Mooncoin started brightly and some good work between Cathal and Shane resulted in a shot hitting the cross bar and another sneaking past the far post. Carrick took the lead on 5 minutes from a Mooncoin mistake which was the theme of the day. Carrick led at half time 3 nil. Better possession in the second half for Mooncoin but no luck today in front of goal. Some good saves by Bradley kept the score the same. 3 late goals by Carrick gave them the deserved win, but the scoreline flattered them. Plenty of effort by all the lads today who will need to pick themselves up for the next game.
The Waterford u19 Squad enjoyed some great football at Holy Cross north Tipp yesterday afternoon.
Mooncoin was represented by Hannah Carroll , Sommer Grant ,Ciara O Keeffe and Emily Blackmore . With Hannah (1) and Emily (2) bagging goals .
Well done Girls .
Congratulations to the winner of our Christmas 50 50 draw, Magdalena Kuchnia who wins the €500 on offer. Magdalena bought her envelope in Giulio’s Takeaway on the main street. Big thank you to all for your continued support.
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