A sunny evening welcomed Piltown to Suir Crescent in the u14 league. Mooncoin started strongly but couldn’t find the final pass or shot. Then midway through the first half Piltown stunned the home team with 2 quick goals. Just before half time Cathal hit the top of the cross bar from a free kick. Piltown started the stronger in the second half and scored to make it 3 nil. Bradley made some good customary saves. A tweak to the formation and we started to play better football. Canice put a great ball in to the box and Cathal got there in front of the defence to slot in the goal. Shortly after Cathal swung in a cross and Will rose highest to nod in for his first goal for Mooncoin. Jimmy marauded forward and was brought down on the edge of the box. Cathal used earlier practise free kicks to perfect his shot which crashed in to the goal. With the momentum swing Cathal completed his hat trick in the last few minutes of the game swerved the ball into the corner of the goal for a memorable win.
The last 10 days we have seen a pick up in the weather and all our teams getting back on the pitch.
U12 Girls Result Park Rangers 2 Mooncoin Celtic 0 A right battle was played out in Faithlegg with very little between the teams. The physically bigger Park Rangers took the three points but not without a brilliant fight by our girls.
U11A League Result Bohs 0 Mooncoin Celtic 2 The two bottom sides met in Wadding park and something had to give with our boys snatching the win thanks to goals in the first half by Shane and Kai to send the boys home happy.
U11D League Result Mooncoin Celtic 2 Ferrybank 0 This ever improving side put another three points on the board when they beat a very good Ferrybank side with goals from Denis and a late second from Liam Mc sealing the win.
U11E League Result Piltown 0 Mooncoin Celtic 3 We travelled to piltown looking for a win under a rare sunny sky and we started off in a real battle but with the defence of cormac in goal and Aidan, Corey and Patrick in front of him they made light of piltowns attacks. A bit of magic from Kieran opened the scoring when he cut inside past two piltown players and fired home from outside the box. Charlie and Edmond caused constant problem for piltown on the wings with support from Patrick and Aiden. We looked dangerous every time we got forward and had some great efforts on goal from Thomas, Charlie and John joe in the first half. Jim, billy and Cody came in and carried on as the rest of the team had been playing with great work rate and enthusiasm and a great run from Cody won us a corner early in the second half that Charlie swung in and it broke to Corey who finished expertly into the roof of the net to make it 2-0. We created a world of chances to add to the scoring with Thomas and John joe unlucky not to have a few goals today. Cormac’s kicks were causing chaos all game and was unlucky not to score from half way with a free kick late on. Callum came in up front and nearly found the net within minutes but it was another corner this time from Edmond that he curled in to wrap up the win. This was the best team performance of the year from the lads and our captain for the day Kieran taking the man of the match but only just as it could have went to any of the 13 boys today who were all outstanding from start to finish. It’s a pleasure coaching these lads and they are improving every game.
U11G League Result Kilmac 6 Mooncoin Celtic 1 Our youngest side rocked up to windy alaska park to play a strong home side. First half was even enough with the score 1-1 at the break thanks to a goal from Henry. Second half saw the bigger Kilmac boys finish stronger to take the three points.
U15C League Result Mooncoin Celtic 0 Tramore 5 A disappointing scoreline as a good Tramore side made light work of our lads and only for Bradley on goal it could have been more.
1B League Result Mooncoin Celtic 0 St Paul’s 4 Four mistakes, four goals conceded. Our young 1B side faced title chasing St Paul’s and will be disappointed to give up cheap goals against a side that will always punish you. A soft corner was not dealt with and was bundled over the line for the first. A dubious free kick resulted in the second to make the score 2-0 at the break. We had hoped a shake up at half time might work but an unfortunate error in defence saw the game done on the hour mark. Another soft free on 75 minutes saw St Paul’s head back over the bridge happy. Harsh lessons again for the boys, good to see 5 youths involved on the day.
U10 Girls Our u10s travelled to poleberry to face bohs and they played out an entertaining draw with all 8 on duty doing really well.
U11 Girls A high scoring game was played in Suir Crescent on Sunday evening against Park Rangers with our girls coming out on the wrong end of an 11 goal thriller. Obvious signs of improvement though in the girls.
U14 Girls Mooncoin Celtic 5 Tramore 0 Another three points secured and another hat trick from Alexi, with Taylor and Anna completing the scoring against a young Tramore side who never gave up.
U12A League Result Bohs 1 Mooncoin Celtic 0 Another 1-0 defeat for the boys with plenty chances coming their way throughout but unfortunately it was Bohs who took the spoils.
U12D League Result Villa 1 Mooncoin Celtic 2 Another good win for this young side with the boys dominating throughout but had to wait for late goals from Pete and Oisín to take home the three points.
U14B League Result Mooncoin Celtic 1 Kilmacow 3 We came out on the wrong side of this Derby game on Tuesday evening with a couple of defensive lapses costing the lads dearly. Bradley was in top form again on goal with save after save. Robbie got our goal on the night but Kilmacow were full value for the win.
U18 Girls Result Mooncoin Celtic 1 Park Rangers 0 The girls have not played a game in a long while and the rustiness was evident throughout as they secured the three points thanks to an Emily Blackmore finish. This keeps the girls in the mix for league honours ith 4 games to go.
U16C League Result Mooncoin Celtic 1 De la Salle 6 League leaders De la Salle showed how strong a side they were by dispatching our young u16 team but not without a fight, Josh got a cracker of a goal to bring them back in to the game at 2-1 but De la Salle finished the stronger.
Massive well done to the Waterford League ladies side who ran out easy winners against North Tipperary last Sunday with our own Amy Lehane getting on the scoresheet. Shauna Mullowney was also involved and slotted in at left back when called upon.
This weekend sees a bundle of action with U11s in Suir Crescent, Villa and Johnville, U13s at home in Suir Crescent, u15s at home in Suir Crescent. Our U19 girls have a Munster Quarter Final away to Cahir. On Sunday, our U14 girls head to Carrick and our u16s Girls hosting Carrick. A packed weekend for us, get out and support our teams where possible.
A good start saw us lead 3 nil at half time thanks to another hat trick from Alexi against Tramore today. Goals in the second half from Anna R and Taylor saw us secure another 3 points. Great performance from all on duty today 💪⚽
The Girls took the the Road On Sunday to Carrigaline United . For the u17 Munster Clash . This team is made up of a mixture of the 16s and 18s Squad . With some playing together for the first time . We went down a goal 6 minutes and levelled it up again in the 9th minute with a superb Ella Brennan Goal . We held our own for most of the game , but Carrigaline kicked on and added two more goals to their tally to come away with the Win . A huge Thanks you to Peter Brennan and Ashgrove Transport for their kind donation that subsidised the bus trip for the girls .
We head in to Week 8 of our Last Man Standing competition and two have gone for Man City with one survivor on Everton. Will we get a winner this weekend????
Last weekend, we had a few teams in action despite the weather.
Saturday U12D League Result Mooncoin Celtic 1 St Josephs 1 Unbeaten St Josephs came to Suir Crescent and were expecting a win but the boys put in a great shift to clinch a point thanks to a late free from Shay.
U14B League Result Villa 6 Mooncoin Celtic 0 A tough day at the office for this group who were a match for the league leaders in the first half but Villa showed their strength to seal the three points.
U16C League Result Tramore 4 Mooncoin Celtic 1 A Liam M goal had the boys one up at half time against the league leaders but tired legs caught up with them and Tramore rattled in 4 without reply in the second half.
Sunday U14 Girls Result Mooncoin Celtic 7 Piltown 2 Another three points secured for this talented group with goals from Lexi 3,Anna 2 and Siobhán with 2 secured the three points on the day.
Ladies Munster Junior Cup Hermitage FC 2 Mooncoin Celtic 1 A long trip to Ennis for our Senior Ladies but not the result we were hoping for. The girls never got going and were two down before they woke up. Emily Blackmore got the goal on the day, but unfortunately, that was as good as it got.
U11D League Result Carrick United 3 Mooncoin Celtic A trip to Coolnamuck to face the runaway leaders who haven’t dropped a point and our young side put it up to them for the entire game battling away and making Carrick work hard for the three points.
U13C League Result Ballyduff 1 Mooncoin Celtic 4 The lads secured another 3 points away from home with goals from Noel D (2) Aaron D and Paudie F lifting them up another place in the table.
The final 8 entrants head in to the midweek set of fixtures and Week 7 of our competition. 4 are on Newcastle and one each on Arsenal, Bournemouth, Liverpool and Wolves. Best of luck to the final 8.
A very fast start from our girls had us 2 up thanks to Lexi and Anna R after only ten minutes. Piltown were not going to lie down in this derby match and got a brilliant goal from distance after fifteen minutes. But the girls starting turning the screw and got two great goals- one from Alexi and an excellent finish from Siobhán to make it 4-1 at half time. The second half was an even enough affair with further goals from Alexi, Anna R and Siobhán to finish the game 7-2. A great win for our girls and an excellent team performance with all the subs contributing in the second half.
U12A Results Ferrybank 3 Mooncoin Celtic 1 Last Thursday the boys returned to action after a long lay off and the rustiness was evident from the off. They slowly grew in to the game but left themselves too much to do with Ferrybank getting their 3rd near the end after an og had got the lads back in to the game.
Tramore 1 Mooncoin Celtic 0 On Monday evening, a tight game in damp conditions saw Tramore edge the three points but a much improved performance by all on duty.
U11A League Result Mooncoin Celtic 1 Ballinroad 5 A slick Ballinroad side showed why they are one of the divisions top teams. First half was tight enough with Ballinroad 1 up with Billy having our best chance. Second half saw Ballinroad stick away a few nice goals with TJ being very unlucky not to keep a couple out, Donncha scrambled home our own goal.
U11D League Result Mooncoin Celtic 2 Ballinroad 0 A long wait for their second win is over for this group as they put in their best performance to date. A goal from Tom had them 1 up at half time and a second by Liam Mc secured the three points on offer.
U11E League Result Mooncoin Celtic 0 Park Rangers 2
When these two met back in November it was a goal fest with park rangers winning. This game was the polar opposite with us holding them scoreless until 10 mins to go when we were undone by a short corner that found itself in the top corner with the swirling wind. We pushed for an equaliser and probably committed too many forward and park rangers scored again late on. A great battle by both teams on the day.
U11G League Result Mooncoin Celtic 0 Villa 5 This was always going to be a tough game for our youngest group as champions elect Villa showed their class in the second half with a number of classy finishes. They had done very well up to half time.
U13 League Result Kilmacow 1 Mooncoin Celtic 4 The boys bounced back from a recent defeat with a win in this Derby fixture with goals from Aaron, Noel, Richie H and Richard D to secure the three points.
U15 League Result Bohs 3 Mooncoin Celtic 3 U15s travelled to Bohs with a depleted team due to illness on Saturday afternoon but it didn’t deter the team. Cathal M scored from kick off within seconds. Bohs fought back and scored a great goal to level the game. A penalty to bohs gave them the lead at half time. A good hard fought battle with both teams having shots at goal. Charlie M was brought down in the penalty area and scored from the resulting penalty making it 2-2. Bohs got a 3rd half way the 2nd half before Conor P scored from a well taken corner from Cathal. 3-3 the final score. Bradley pulled off some outstanding saves in goal, Ella, Charlie and Conor H were outstanding but the whole team played fantastic. Great tough game from Bohs.
U12 Girls Result Mooncoin Celtic 1 Southend 3 Our u12 girls came up against Southend this morning. Another very good performance. We started on the front foot and for the first quarter were on top, but unfortunately couldn’t convert any chances. Southend scored against the run of play and that really settled them. Both teams went toe to toe for the rest of the first half but our opponents scored a good goal on the stroke of half time. Both defences were on top for the second half but Aoibhe V found a way through, with a great finish. A blatant penalty for the girls, towards the end of the half was not given, and an unfortunate mistake finished the game at 1-3 to Southend. Well done to all the girls who are improving game on game. The commitment and hard work in training is really showing on the pitch.
U16 Girls Result Mooncoin Celtic 3 Park Rangers 4 A cracker of a game with plenty action but unfortunately Park Rangers came away with the three points despite a hat trick from Ella Brennan.
Ladies FAI Cup Ferns United 9 Mooncoin Celtic 0 Leinster kingpins Ferns showed why they are a top top side with no mercy shown against our ladies squad.
Pictured below are two legendary figures in our club, founding member Matty Kelly and long term servant Noel Dobbyn who were in attendance at the book launch for the Waterford Junior League Centenary Book in the Tower Hotel last night. They are pictured with the original club shirt from 1968 which thankfully Matty has kept in wonderful condition. Massive congratulations to the Waterford Junior League committee for putting on a real special night.
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