14th/15th October 2006

AUL Div2Sun side progressed to the 3rd round of the FAI Junior Cup when they defeated Moate Celtic 4-0 away in Co Westmeath.  They dominated early on, and should have been a couple up in the first 10 minutes.  The breakthrough came after 15 minutes when Billy Thompson broke up a Moate attack, he then played a defence splitting pass through to Paul Murray on the right hand side, who crossed into the box for Adam O'Callaghan directed his header into the bottom left hand corner of the net. 1-0.

Garga Ta'uway was called on to make a couple of important saves before Castleknock's Billy Thompson put Adam O'Callaghan through, and he rounded the keeper, before slotting home past the home keeper. 2-0.

Moate almost made it 1-2 just before half-time, but the striker missed an open goal.  2-0 half-time.

Moate fought hard early in the second period, but Celtic's defence held firm. Neil Ahearne had to clear off the line and Garga made a splendid save at the Moate striker's feet.  But Steve O'Callaghan was sent clear on the left hand side by Neil Ahearne, who was having an excellent game, and he crossed from the end-line to the near post where the defender deflected into his own net under pressure from Adam O'Callaghan and Billy Thompson. 3-0

The game was virtually over at this stage.  But the visitors put the final nail in the Moate coffin when Steve O'Callaghan again broke down the wing, progressed into the box, where he was upended. The ref had no hesitation in pointing to the spot.  The bro, Adam, stepped up and completed a well-deserved hat-trick, and came home with the match ball.  But he generously donated it to his Dad who celebrated his 39th !!!!birthday.  This was again a great team performance, and Moate were quick to compliment them on being such a sporting outfit.  Full marks to Moate also for providing the Castleknock team with splendid refreshments after the game.