Cup Finals ?
Town had two teams in finals in Newbridge last weekend.
Our boys team overcame Dunmore in the U14 decider. Eoin Naughten continued his scoring spree by putting Town ahead. A fine Lewis Smyth strike and a cool Lucas de Sousa finish put Town in a comfortable position at half-time. Eoin Naughten slotted home in the second half after a fine team move to cement the lead. It was his tenth of the season and Towns 36th in just eight games. Dunmore, to their credit, never gave up and reduced the deficit to two late on but Town had done enough.
Captain Ben Dolan had the honour of lifting the Cup for the Town. Well done lads! ?
⭐️ Star Player – Eoin Naughten.
Later that evening, the boys U18 side suffered an agonising loss to Glen Celtic in the U18 Shield Final. Town missed a number of chances in the first half before going behind. Leo Anic headed home an Enzo Bueno free kick to draw level. Town took the lead through Adam Hannon in extra time but Glen levelled soon after. In the final minute, Glen took the lead. There was still time however. In the dying seconds, Town hit the post. An incredible effort from a young Town side which just came up short.
⭐️ Star Player – Enzo Bueno.
On the Pitch ⚽️?
Two of our U14 sides were on the road on Monday. Atletico travelled to Dunmore while Real were in Ballymoe. Luiz Fellipe da Silva scored three for a young Real team but it wasn’t to be as Ballymoe scored a late penalty to claim a point. ⭐️ Star Player – Luiz Fellipe da Silva. Atletico were 3-1 down at one stage but a stirring renaissance saw them claim the three points. Cian Connaughton, Ruairi Kerr, Yurii Shumyhora and Yunas Magomayeva netted for the Town. ⭐️ Star Player- Cian Connaughton.
On Tuesday evening, our Town 1 U12 side won comfortably away to Moore. Samuel Godfrey scored four. Finon O’Toole also hit the net. Town 2 made the short journey to Lecarrow and also scored five against St John’s to claim the three points.
On Thursday, there is a doubleheader in Lisnamult. Our U16 Town 1 team host Glen Celtic while Town 2 welcome Shiven Rovers. On Friday, all U11 EL and CL teams have matches. Town 3 are in Kilkerrin while Town 2 are in Moore. Town 1 are at home to Ballinagare. The girls U11 teams are also at home to Skyvalley. This weekend also, our U7 teams are at home to Skyvalley while our U9 sides play at home to Glen Celtic and St John’s.
With many away for family holidays at this time of the year, Monday sees the start of the annual 7s series. All three U14 sides are playing. Atletico are at home. Real are in St Cuans and Rovers are in Cloonfad. At U12 level, Town 1 are in Strokestown while Town 2 are in St Cuans on Tuesday. The girls U16s are also in 7s action on Wednesday evening.
Bon Voyage ✈️☀️⛵️?
Safe travels to our members who are going on holidays. Enjoy, relax and return refreshed.
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Player Profile ?
Name: Enzo Bueno
Team: U18
Position: Winger
Three words that describe me: Boldness, Joy, Faith
Skill Strength: Dribbling
Skill Weakness: Tracking/Marking
Favourite Team: Santos
Favourite Player: Neymar
Best stadium in the World: Vila Belmiro
Messi or Ronaldo or Neither: Messi
PlayStation or Xbox or Neither: PlayStation
Favourite Film: Creed
Favourite Food: Hamburger
Favourite Song: God’s Plan
Favourite Book: Bible
What makes me happy: Playing soccer
Person you admire the most: My Father
Why I play soccer: Because I feel happy on the field.
Enzo is a recent arrival to our club and country. ?? ✈️ ??. His debut in the final entertained those of us present and we look forward to seeing him progress with the Town. Bem vindo Enzo! ?
