Under 9 Major Division 2010/11
Moone 1 - 1 Rathangan, September 11th
This was the first match of the season for the Moone u9 squad who hosted Rathangan at their new ground at Fortfield park.
Early pressure from Moone in the first period resulted in a fine through pass from the wing being meet sweetly by Adam Griffith
to score the opener. Rathangan though settled quickly and the match settled down to a more even affair. The second and third
quarters played out goalless as Ross O'Brien and Felix Lawlor played well for Moone but were well matched by Oisin O'Louglin,
Alo Hackett and Jamie Kearns who held together a tight Rathangan team. Exciting football flowed both ways with Oisin Halpin ingoal for Moone and Conor Breen in the nets at the oposite end both played well pulling off some outstanding saves. as the final
quarter wore on the tide turned in favour of Rathangan as their continued strong play started to stretch Moone. Tadgh Fluskey took
the opportunity to equalise with two minutes remaining to earn a well deserved draw.
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Under 8 Results 09/10
Bush Celtic 4 Moone Celtic 3 28/3/10
Fleming park hosted these two local teams on a beautiful morning. Bush meant business from the start and quickly attacked. They scored first forcing Moone to raise the tempo. Some determined Moone attacking resulted with a loose ball in the goal mouth which fell to Andrew McGinley who coolly slotted home for Moone's first today and his first of the season. Shortly after this Moone were again rewarded when an in swinging cross was not cleared effectively and Andrew again reacted quickly with a left foot toe poke to guide the ball into the net. No goals all season and now he was looking for a hat trick! His celebration cart wheel was worthy of the Premiership.
Bush retaliated in the 3rd quarter with one excellent long range strike that was unstoppable and another hard won scrappy goal that set them up with a two goal lead going in to the final period. Moone were confident of retaliating and they played with patience and discipline seldom loosing their shape. Felix Lawlor, playing as left back, made fantastic clearing passes down the left wing to set up Adam Griffith, Jack Fleming and Craig O'Brien. The tactic worked and Adam cut inside to set himself up for a great right foot shot to score. Moone were now only one behind and were piling on the pressure. Unfortunately time ran out before they could get the goal that was surly coming. A great performance by everyone with good team work and passing. Everyone knew what they were doing and did their job well. But the best for Moone today was Aodhain Cullen, playing right back, who went into every tackle 100% committed. He was fantastic today and no-one got past him.
Moone Celtic Yellow 2 Kilcock 7
For the second week in a row KilcockU8's travelled to Moone in the south of the county this time they were playing Moone Celtic Yellow. A cautious start by both teams with some stout defending early on. Honours even at the end of the first period with both sides feeling their way into the match. Kilcock started to impose themselves on the game in the second quarter with strong showings from the Fogarty's. Dylan was first to strike with Josh following up with a second for the visitors after some lovely football to take the lead 0 - 2. Moone responded in the third quarter with good attacking play resulting in goals from Tom Sheedy and Fionn Bergin. However, Kilcock maintained their composure with two more fine strikes from Dylan Fogarty to lead 2 - 4 going into the final quarter. But for some fantastic defending by Moone center half Jack Rafferty, sweeper Connor Keane, and Oisin Halpin in goals, Kilcock could have been out of sight at this stage. Kilcock's fresh legs really started to tell as the game reached its conclusion in the fourth quarter. Moone pressed hard to get back into the game but were caught on the counter attack by three more goals from Cian O'Sullivan, an O.G., and finally a goal by Adam Thompson to wrap things up. To their, credit Moone never gave up and chased hard all the way to the final whistle. However, Kilcock ran out deserved winners 2 -7 to register their first win of the season. Man of the match has to go to Dylan Fogarty for Kilcock with a hat-trick and some scintillating football to his credit. Conor Keane was best on the day for Moone with some superb tackling and general work rate around the field.
Moone Green 3 v Kilcock 1 21/3/10
Moone welcomed their visitors from the north of the county to Belan Av on a fine spring day. Every thing was set for a great match with large numbers of supporters on both sides. Moone got onto the score sheet first when Adam Griffith's suburb cross, in the fifth minite, was met by Felix Lawlor who hammered it into the net giving the Kilcock keeper no chance. The second goal was almost a carbon copy when Adam's cross was finished off by Felix in the second quarter. Kilcock however always looked dangerous and were able to pull one back when Adam Thompson
finished well. Kilcock continued to push hard, hitting the crossbar twice. Moone could have been in more trouble except for great goalkeeping by Oisin Halpin who kept the hard charging Kilcock at bay. Moone were on the back foot when against the run of play Kilcock were caught out with everyone committed forward. Moones man of the match Craig O'Brien, who had worked hard all day, picked up the loose ball in mid field and took off on a solo run. With only the keeper to beat there was no mistake with his cool finish to give Moone a great win. Strong for Kilcock were Keane O'Sullivan, Martin O'Neill and Christian Connors.
Moone Celtic Yellow 2 v Bush Celtic 5 21/3/10
With their recent 2-2 draw fresh in both teams memory today was all set to be good game. Bush were first off the mark but Moone imediatly retaliated when Fionn Bergin equalised. Finn Kerins was on good form keeping things under control in the Moone defence abilly supported by Tom Sheedy, Moone's best player today. The tight game saw good play from both sides with Bush making full use of their chances when they added another two through good team work lead by Tom Martin and Ciaran Downey. It wasn't long before Moone's pressure forced Bush to conceed an own goal.With the score at 2-3 Moone may have hoped for a way back into the game. But that was the last time Luke Hennessy in the Bush goal would be beaten. Ironically the next score was also an OG this time an unfortunate error from the otherwise solid Jack Raferty in the moone defence. Bush looked comfortable in the final period after Moone tried some position changes.Bush added another just before the final whistle.
Moone Celtic Green 5 v Moone Celtic Yellow 1 14/3/10
Due to an ever growing squad the U8s at Moone have been recently split into two teams and this week the league had us playing ourselves. Moone Celtic Green hosted Moone Celtic Yellow on a beautiful spring day. This eagerly anticipated tie kicked off with Green showing determination from the off. Oisin Halpin in goal for Moone Yellow was forced to make some great early saves to keep the score at nil all. Moone yellow were quickly back into the game and a probing attack found a way through the Green defence and the finishing touch of Tom Sheedy was enough to ensure a 1-0 lead for the end of the first quarter. Moone Green started the second quarter in the same way as the first. Strong attacking on the wings saw great crossing from Felix Lawlor and Adam Grifith. Moone Green's hard work payed off when Jack Fleming found the net with a firmly struck ball to even the score. Finn Kerins was strong in midfield for Moone Yellow setting up many attacks by Fionn Bergin and James Sheedy with Dylan O'Neill giving width on the wing. But with Ross O'Brian and Ciaran O'Sullivan in defence for Moone Green all advances were closed off. It was 1-1 at half time. The change of ends seemed to suit Moone Green best and strong midfield play by Adoin Cullen and Andrew McGinley meant that Moone Yellow were often on the back foot. This resulted in three goals in quick succession from Felix Lawlor and man of the match Jack Fleming(2). The forth quarter saw Yellow again pushing hard but the Green defence was super today and there was no way through. A breakaway attack by Moone Green saw Matthew Gallagher put the icing on the cake with a fantastic fifth goal. Moone Yellow continued to push forward and when Fionn Bergin was fouled in the Green penalty box it looked like they would get one back. Unfortunately the Gods were against him when his strike rattled the upright only to roll away wide. The final score did not reflect the evenly matched ability of these two skilful teams. They should both be proud of their efforts today.
Moone Celtic 3 v Arlington AFC 4 7/2/10
Moone Celtic hosted Arlington on Sunday for what turned out to be a superb closely fought game. Arlington were quickly off the mark with some determined attacking play that resulted in Jordan Dunne getting through a tight Moone defence. Moone quickly retaliated with some sweet passing moves to allow Felix Lawlor level the score. As the first and second periods progressed each team played fantastic football continually probing the opposing defences to try and create opportunities. Tom Sheedy was strong again for Moone and his powerful play was duly rewarded when he found the net with a firmly hit ball. Moone added to their score when Fionn Bergin showed real skill by deftly flicking the ball with the back of his foot to squeeze past the unfortunate Arlington goal keeper.
The score of 3-1 in Moone’s favour at half time did not reflect the effort that Arlington had shown. Often their attackers had managed to power through the Moone defence leaving the outstanding Oisin Halpin in goal, having to commit 100% in one on one situations. Luckily for Moone he was successful every time.
Arlington never looked like giving up and in the third period their persistence paid off when Cormac Maughan scored followed soon after by Jordan Dunne's second. The game was all square and each team gave 110% in the search for a winner. Moone had the much improved Andrew McGinley working up the right wing and he nearly got through when some excellent dribbling and a strong shot beat the keeper but was just wide.
Adam Lambkin gave the strong travelling support from Arlington much to cheer about when he powered home the winner to seal a great come back. Moone tried hard in the final minutes but could not get the equalizer. Both teams can go away with much to be happy with.
Moone Celtic 1 v Newbridge Town Blue 7 24/1/10
Moone Celtic hosted Newbridge Town Blue at Belan Av. on Sunday. On a foggy day the small squad from Newbridge Town arrived with a determined attitude. They quickly showed that each of their seven players were skilful and comfortable on the ball. Moone tried hard to contain them but some early powerful play with accurate passing and shooting soon saw the score board showing a two goal lead for the visitors. However Moone did not drop their heads but instead showed real resilience to push forward and put pressure on the Newbridge goal. The effort was nearly rewarded when Moones attack saw various shots saved and the one that got through from the boot of Felix Lawlor unfortunately hit the post. Good passing by both teams saw the game moving up and down the pitch relentlessly. By the end of the second period Moone had contained Newbridge and the game looked closer than the 2-0 score suggested.
The third and forth periods saw Moone experimenting with their line up but the changes were unable to unsettle Newbridge who were ably lead in the scoring stakes by man of the match Daniel Madaghjian who followed up his earlier goal with two more to earn a well deserved hat trick. The final tally showed David Lyons bagged two with David Higgins and Ben Scanlan each scored one. Moones’ consolation came when a darting run from James Sheedy saw him brought down in the box. The resulting penalty was firmly struck home by his brother Tom who knows how to hit a dead ball, the goalie had no chance. The victors went home with the spoils but Moone will look forward to future encounters in the knowledge that they have learnt from this game.
Moone Celtic 5 v Bush Celtic 4 18/10/09
Moone Celtic's hosted Bush Celtic at Belan Av. on a damp morning on Sunday. Moone pushed forward from the off and pressure soon resulted in them getting the opening goal. The strong Moone side continued to push and soon they added a second. Bush however did not lose heart and quickly got into their stride. Decisive passing lead to many chances that otherwise would have been scores but for some resolute Moone defending. Moone were able to counter attack with speed and skilful passing, especially between Ross O'Brian and Man of the Match Adam Griffith. A well deserved goal by Felix Lawlor gave him his hat trick.
The 2nd and 3rd periods saw Moone scoring one more with Bush's relentless pressure earning them four well deserved goals.
The final period saw Bush pushing hard for the equaliser but a combination of good and sometimes lucky defending, backed up by strong Goalkeeping by Oisin Halpin, allowed Moone to hang on for the win.
Strong for Bush were Andrew Lowe, Mike Cassidy and Dillon King. Playing well for Moone were James Sheedy and Finn Kerins.
Moone Celtic 12 v Athy Town 2 11/10/09
Moone Celtic's hosted Athy Town at Belan Av. on Sunday. On a dry day the young team from Athy arrived looking very smart in their team liveried training tops each bearing the players initials.
From the off Moone pushed forward with determination and were immediately rewarded when Mathew Gallagher volleyed home a superb cross. The first quarter saw the home team dominate and quickly put a few more on the score board. There would have been more but for the superb efforts of Athy's goal keeper Oisin O'Rourke.
The powerful Moone strike force saw Finn Kerins and Felix Lawlor both score three.Jack Fleming's piercing runs were rewarded with his skilfully executed first goal, another followed later. But brave hearted Athy did not give up and were rewarded when Paul Trout scored a great goal. This was followed up shortly afterwards when Cathal Byrne deservedly got their second.
Moone were the stronger team on the day and further goals from brothers James and Tom Sheedy sealed it. Strong for Athy were Michael Spalon and Michael Hicks while Man of the Match for Moone was the much improved Harry Jago-Byrne.
Moone Celtic 2 v Newbridge Town Yellow 6 27/9/09
Moone Celtic's first match for the newly formed U8 team saw them hosting Newbridge Town Yellow at Belan Av. On a calm dry day the supporters from both teams looked forward to an exciting game. Newbridge started strongly and a difficult to handle cross lead to an unfortunate own goal, the defensive header by Andrew McGinley deflected into the Moone goal.
The visitors continued to press hard with some excellent play from all the team and in particular Jack Casey, Dane Fitzharris and Sean Pender. Defensively Moone were stretched and Oisin Halpin in goal had to work very hard, making some excellent saves through out the first period. Newbridge pressure was relentless and just before the end of the first quarter they were rewarded by a second goal. By half time a well in control Newbridge had added two more.
Moone rearranged their defence during the half time break and Ciaran O'Sullivan and Connor Keane, with Matthew Gallagher in support, made it far more difficult for Newbridge to penetrate. The visitors kept pushing and did finally squeeze through for a well earned fifth goal. Moone retaliated and pushed forward with more determination using Dara Kenny and Ben Kane through the middle. Moone’s efforts resulted in winning a penalty just before the end of the third quarter. Felix Lawlor struck it well and Moone had pulled one back.
In the final quarter Moone kept pushing forward and were rewarded when Newbridge conceded an own goal while under pressure. However Newbridge the better team on the day put the icing on their cake buy scoring a sixth just before the final whistle. Supporters from both sides had much to cheer as both teams had spells of great football. Best for Moone on the day were Adam Griffith, Ross O'Brian and Harry Jago-Byrne
