U11A Boys League: Mooncoin Celtic 2 – 3 Tramore

A very slow start from the boys cost them dearly against a slick passing Tramore side who raced into a two goal lead in the first 10 minutes.

Eventually they got going coming in to half time and Jack Twomey pulled a goal back with a bullet header. Plenty chances came their way in the second half with James O’Keeffe Bolger going close twice before Tramore snatched a third.

A Ryan Sutton header gave the lads late hope but unfortunately it wasn’t to be.

Mooncoin rising star scores for Waterford

Today saw 3 of our teams in action but today we have to pay tribute to one of the stars of Mooncoin in Davy Dobbyn who starred alongside his Waterford team mates and banged in a bundle of goals in the SETU Arena including a hat trick in the first outing. Well done to Davy and all his Waterford team mates. 👏👏👏👏

3A League: St Paul’s 2 – 3 Mooncoin Celtic

Title chasing St Paul’s hosted us today on the moon in perfect conditions. From the off, the boys pestered St Paul’s and gave very little space all over. On 25 minutes Ryan Carroll slotted home after a long throw by Chris O’Hanlon.

We were under a wee bit of pressure after this but weathered the storm and Ryan Carroll popped up again to nod home from a Chris O’Hanlon cross this time. Second half started and we quickly went 3 up with Derek Tebay nodding home after Jason Sauvage had a free kick fumbled.

We continued to attack and possibly could have been out of sight but for poor finishing and bad luck. To be fair St Paul’s had plenty chances but our young defence stood firm before two scrambles resulted in a nervy finish. Excellent performance by all on duty today but special mention to a red hot Ryan Carroll.

U12B League: Mooncoin Celtic 1 – 2 Ballinroad

An even contest once again with Ballinroad saw both teams cancel each other out in the first half. Second half was more open and Mooncoin were desperately unlucky when Sean rattled the crossbar from twenty yards.

Unfortunately Ballinroad went ahead a minute later and went two up soon after. Mooncoin pushed on and won a free on the right. Tom whipped the ball to the far post and Padraig stuck his header into the corner.

That was about as good as it got however in spite of a late rally. 2-1 to the visitors.

U12C League: Mooncoin Celtic 1 – 1 Portlaw united

Ultan was captain today on the merit of his recent performances at right back and he gave a captain’s performance once again.

The lads really showed their mettle with a hard working performance and got their reward when Killian won the ball back in the opposition box but was hacked down from behind. Noel stepped up to take the penalty and buried it to the keeper’s right.

Portlaw scored and equaliser with a deflected free kick late on but the lads battled on for the draw. 1-1 the final score.