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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.