12/13 September 2009

AUL Div2 Sat (P Finn): Celtic continue with their recovery after defeat in their first outing after the close season. 2 successive wins have revived hopes for another successful season after winning the Cup and being runners-up in the league last term.  Celtic got off to a flyer in this home game v last year's league winners,  Greenfield Park Boys.  2 early goals from Keith Pender, a penalty, and James Haughton put the home side 2-1 up at half-time.  A stunning 40 yarder from Johnny Moriarty put the result beyond doubt.  Man of the match, Steve McMullen took off a string of full-stretch saves at  vital times.

LSL Maj1B Sat (Ray Bowe): This was a big test for Celtic at home to Donore, and it looked for long spells that their less than par performance was going to be punished.  They went behind to a harsh penalty against the Celtic keeper, Mick Flood, who had put in a strong performance.  The striker seemed to make sure that he made contact with the keeper, and the ref harshly pointed to the spot. Celtic dug deep and the introduction of Des Kennearney, Cormac O'Reilly Dave Matthews, and goalscorer, Alan Mooney worked the oracle.  Fergal Cusack had battled in the box which resulted in the chance for Alan, who struck sweetly with 8 mins to go.  Unfortunately, Fergal had to go to hospital for medical attention, and we wish him a speedy recovery. 1-1. 

AUL PremC Sun (Ed OCallaghan): Celtic continued their good start to the season when they entertained Raheny Utd in Porterstown.  Steve O'Callaghan and Larry Jacobe shared a brace each in their 4-1 league win.  Larry was within a whisker of getting his hat-trick when he was out of luck with his effort late on.  4-1

AUL Div2 Sun (P Hoey): Celtic had gone close in their 2 previous outings.  They finally came good in this away fixture against Ayrfield.  They thoroughly deserved this 3-0 win.  Aaron McAdam had got Celtic off to a perfect start with a cracker after 3 mins.  The result was however always in doubt until Sean McGarrity popped up in the box in the 68th min to make it 2-0.  The game was sealed in the final mins when man of the match Eoin O'Shea struck a coolly taken penalty to make it 3-0.

NDSL 8Prem (P Killian):

DDSL 8C (Craig Shiels):

NDSL 8D (Pat Reilly)

DDSL 9C (P Danaher): Castleknock Celtic 4-1 Valeview Shankhill. Castleknock bounced back from last week's defeat with an impressive home win against Valeview Shankhill. The team started very well going 1-0 up through Gavin Harney before Valeview pulled one back before half-time. The second half produced an excellent performance with goals from Ruari Cullen and a brace from Matthew Moran sealing the victory. 4-1

NDSL 9B (P Mason):

NDSL 9D (C Jones):

DDSL 9F (Shane White): This was another tremendous win for Shane's team, and Brian Cummins' coaching influence is paying dividends. They put 6 past local rivals St Mochtas.  The rout was led by Jack Hughes who hit a brace for the 2nd week running. Keelan McEnee also recorded a brace. Daragh was superb in the Celtic goal. Mikey White was tremendous in a great all-round team performance. They have a 100% record after their first 2 outings.

NDSL 10P+ (T Rush):

NDSL 10P (A Schmidt):

DDSL 10C (T Molloy): Celtic entertained Palmerstown United in a sun drenched Porterstown Park. The game was a tough one, with both sides playing to the best of their ability. Celtic held out to get the win, scoring in the last couple of minutes, to make it two wins out of two, and a great start to the season.  1-0.

NDSL 10D (M Stevens):

NDSL 10F (Sean Porter)

DDSL 10D (Rob Ryan)

NDSL 11B (E Mullen):

NDSL 11E (M Farrell):  This was a remarkable performance by Mick Farrell's troopers.  They were 2-0 down in 20 mins and things looked very bleak.  They are a resilient bunch of lads and their mettle shone through.  Man of the match Jamie Farrell hit a hat-trick, with great assists from Ian, Asad, and Christopher, while keeper Cormac Harmon took off a brilliant diving save in the dying mins to ensure victory for this team whose character is more evident every week.  3-2

DDSL 11D (Derek Dixon): 

NDSL 12Prem (S Dooley): Celtic went down 4-0 away to a very strong Woodlawn side.  The scoreline was hardly fair to the visitors who had battled throughout, but came up short in the vital department of scoring goals.  Plaudits must go to the Celtic keeper Stuart Rocca whose fine display prevented a heavier defeat.  0-4

DDSL 12B (A Kelly): Manager Mr Kelly still had sand in his toes when his troops took to the field.  His team got off to an excellent start and dominated proceedings from start to finish. Celtic were 4-1 up at half time.  The manager rang the changes at the break, which blended more excellent players into the mix.  On the scoresheet for Celtic were Stuart Harold, Jack Rafter, Reuben Ferreira, Jordan Barnes, Nedin Hivacic, and Cian Brieffie.  6-1

DDSL 12C (Gavin/Steve):

NDSL 12D (R Barron):

NDSL 12Girls:

NDSL 13Prem (F Murphy):

NDSL 13B (Conor/Martin):  

NDSL 13C (J O'Leary):

DDSL 14Maj (B Kennedy): 3 goals in the final 7 mins put an unhealthy look on this scoreline.  It was 2-1 to Wayside in South County Dublin at half time.  Celtic spurned a host of chances and they were made to pay dearly for their profligacy.  1-5

NDSL 14C (T Hanlon):

DDSL 14B (D Byrne):

NDSL 14D (Gerry/Oleg): Celtic put in a fine performance at home to Swords Manor, but their lack of match practice together proved too much of a handicap, as they went down 2-4.

NDSL 15Prem (J Roe): Celtic had to battle hard to have their noses in front when proceedings were called to a halt by the ref.  Luke Gealon had put Celtic in front with a cracking 40 yarder that caught the keeper out.  Darndale surprisingly struck back to level proceedings.  Brian Slevin had been taken ashore having been injured going for goal.  He had joined Adam in the sick-bay, where the sideline looked like Emergency Ward 10.  Adam needed an x-ray for his damaged foot.  Slevin returned to the fray, and scored what should be the decisive goal.  2-1  

DDSL 15Maj (D Bradshaw): Celtic recorded a 3-1 win over Naas in Porterstown. 3-1

NDSL 15A (A Kelly):  It took Celtic almost half an hour to break the deadlock in this league cup game in Laurel Lodge. Rob Kelly hit a superb strike to make it 1-0 at half-time.  The second half saw more of the sweet passing football from Celtic which led to Atif Saied making it 2-0.  Raheny pulled one back with a stunning free kick into the top corner, ala Jimmy Case for Liverpool.  Yusuf Shushan restored the home side's 2 goal advantage with a cool header from close range.  The best came late on when John O'Hare (that's a familiar name, yes Derby County).  He picked up the ball in defence, took it through the midfield, and then took on the defence. He finished off the magical move with an unstoppable shot into the bottom corner.  Well done Celtic.  4-1.

NDSL 15C (Pierce/Willie): Celtic went down 3-1 to Raheny Utd in St Annes Park. 1-3

DDSL 16Prem (D Hanlon):  OFF

NDSL 16A (SODonnchú):

NDSL 16B (B Smith):  OFF

DDSL 17Maj (J Moriarty): Dunboyne proved too strong for Celtic in Porterstown.  2-4

NDSL 18A (G Hunt): Celtic found Baldoyle Utd too tough a nut to crack at home in Porterstown, going down 0-2 to the seasiders.  0-2.