3rd Feb 2008

NDSL 13A

Swords Celtic 2    Castleknock Celtic 2

Under 13a held by Swords Celtic

In their first match since November, John Roe's under 13A team played their best football of the season.

Away to leaders, Swords Celtic, who had only lost once this season, it seemed unlikely that Castleknock would get anything from this game.  However, from the kick off, Castleknock pressed forward, and created chance after chance, as they swamped the Swords Celtic goal.  With Conor Morrison dominating midfield, ably assisted by Michael Kiely, it was only a matter of time before Castleknock scored.

A through ball to John Roe on the right, was quickly passed by him to the onrushing Wale.  However, Wale dragged his shot wide of the upright.  Another delicate pass by Roe found Kiely in the box, but again the target was missed.

Again Roe won the ball on the right, passed to Wale, and this time, he made no mistake.  1-0 to Castleknock.

It seemed like a question of how many they would score.

Against the run of play, however, Swords got a free kick which seemed harmless.  However a mix up in the visitors' defence let in the Swords striker for the equaliser.

Castleknock continued to press forward. with Roe setting up chances for his teammates.  Luke O Doherty, Rory Hegarty, Danny Wals and Sean Ryan, were completely in control in the Castleknock defence.

A long pass from midfield by Roe found Wale running through at pace.  A low shot inside the near post, keeper beaten 2-1. NO!!!!!!! Referee was unsighted, the Swords keeper quickly grabbed the ball from behind the line, play continued!!!  Wale was shocked.

Disaster struck  when another mix up led to Swords scoring a second from only their second chance of the game. Undaunted Castleknock swept up the pitch and pressed for another goal which duly came when Wale outran the Swords cover and scored.  According to Asst. Manager Gately this was the first time this season that they played as a team.  Well done lads, and as they say,  yiz was wobbed.