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Castleknock Celtic 2 Freebooters 1 "Celtic advance into 4th round of Leinster Junior Cup" Leinster Junior Cup 30 Nov. 08 Celtic's AUL Senior Sunday side put in a tremendous performance to take the scalp of the LJCup holders, Freebooters, in this 3rd round contest in Porterstown. After all the gloom of the previous day's fog and frost, it was brilliant sunshine throughout. Freebooters looked the part early on, and took the lead after 20 mins with a defence splitting pass to spring the offside trap, which was deftly chipped over Garga t'Uway in the Celtic goal. 0-1 The lead only lasted some 15 mins, when after sustained pressure, Celtic's midfield weaved their way into the 'booters box with a succession of excellent passing. Adam O'Callaghan squared the ball for Shane Murphy who dummied the keeper and slotted home. 1-1 Freebooters started the second half and were on top for the third quarter of the game. Celtic fought their way back into contention, through sheer grit and determination and not a little skill. Then 15 mins from time, the home supporters were treated to the winning goal that brought them all back 14 years to New York and Ray Houghton's goal v Italy in the World Cup. Andy Weldon sent his free kick into the 'booters box, there was a scramble, and Steve O'Callaghan looped his shot over the keeper, who just failed to keep it out. For the final 15 mins, it was
all hands to the pump as the Kilkenny visitors showed
why they have won this trophy 3 times, and are the
current holders. They hit Celtic with everything that
they could muster, but it w |
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