24 Feb 2008

NDSL 11 Premier

Timoney Brace Seals Victory for Celtic

Shelbourne FC 1    Castleknock Celtic  2

Castleknock exacted revenge on Shels, the only to team to beat them in the league this season, with a 2-1 away win at the AUL COMPLEX this morning.  They started brightly but fell behind after 20 mins against the run of play.  However the lead did not last long as Donal Timoney finished with a low drive after a fine passing movement involving Glenn Murphy and Stevie O Donohoe.  Shels then went on the offensive but they held on with some fine defending to go in 1-1 at half time.

The second half turned into a midfield battle with Karl Fitzgibbon, Gavin O Reilly and Mark Corry, all outstanding.  The breakthrough came with 10 minutes to go, when the elusive Timoney ghosted by three players, before coolly slotting the ball beyond the keeper from a tight angle.  There was also a fine display from keeper James Henry who is having a fine season.

The players dedicated this fine win to team mate Nathan Mc Aloon who remains in Temple St. hospital after being involved in an accident during the week.  We wish him a speedy recovery and look forward to his return to action in the near future.

While this was a league game in the first instance, it also decided which of these 2 excellent teams goes through to compete in the Danone Cup Tournament. We wish Celtic the best of luck when they head off to take over from where Dave Fogarty's team left off last season.