Artane Beaumont  2   Castleknock Celtic  2

NDSL U-9C

24th October 09

The wind and sickness played a major factor in this encounter between Artane Beaumont and Celtic away in Beaumont.  The visiting squad was depleted to just 8 due to a combination of sickness and holiday.

The match started well with both teams contesting the ball in the middle of the park. Very few chances were taken or given but on the stroke of half-time the home team took advantage of some sloppy defending and poked a shot into the bottom corner.

Celtic chased the equaliser after the break and a careless foul just outside the box gave Artane Beaumont a free kick.  It was dispatched with aplomb, shooting past all the Celtic defenders and the keeper. 2-0 down was a formidable ask for the visitors. 

Celtic got a corner which Artane didn’t deal with, and David Slupko slotted home from close range. 2-1 and game on.

Artane kept the pressure on but they committed too many to attack, and on the break Dylan Smith beat the keeper who came out too far and scored an easy equaliser.

Both teams chased the winner and in the last minute, a free kick nearly sealed it for Castleknock but it wasn’t to be. Hopefully Celtic will be back to full strength next week and back to winning form.  Final score 2:2, which was a credit to every single member of the squad who made sure that Celtic came away from Artane with something to show for their effort.  2-2