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Craughwell United Notes 25/26 February
07/03/2023
Craughwell United's junior side drew 1-1 at home to Colemanstown United on Sunday morning. Both sides had chances in the opening spell but Craughwell went in front after twenty minutes when Eoin Fahy crossed for Joe Jackson to slot home. Cillian Dolan had a great chance to extend the lead when he rounded the keeper but couldn't regain his balance and the keeper recovered well to save at the post. The second half was a much tighter affair until Colemanstown managed to draw level with a headed goal and the game played out for what was a fair result for both sides. Best for Craughwell on the day were Eoin Fahy and Daniel Grealish.
Back row: Daniel Grealish (captain), Darragh Barry, Liam Mulveen, Cillian Dolan, Eoin Fahy, Eoin Lavery, Finbarr McFadden, Darragh O Connor, Luigi Ryan.Front row: Matthew Faherty, Mark Cunningham, Connor Dolan, Kevin Molloy, Joe Jackson, Alan Callanan, Cian Garman, Ari deSouza Neves.
Also on Sunday, the Under 17 Girls registered a deserved 4-2 win in perfect conditions in Colemanstown. United got off to a terrible start and found themselves 2 goals down inside 20 minutes. Their heads never dropped and an opportunist strike by Keelin McNamara saw Craughwell trail by a single goal at the break. The energetic duo of Kelly Hallinan and Jessica McGlynn won the midfield battle in the second half and this laid the foundations for the comeback. Two excellent goals from the tireless Grace Keaveney and a stunning volley from Sara Craven secured the victory. An excellent overall performance saw player of the match Alannah Farrell ably supported by Ellie Brennan, Kelly Hallinan, Keelin McNamara, Jessica McGlynn, Sara Craven and Grace Keaveney.
Back row: Fiona Waters, Kelly Hallinan, Alannah Farrell, Ayla Hollingworth, Clare Coolahan, Sara Craven, Jenny Cloonan, Ellie Brennan, Grace Cunningham, Millie Hussey.Front row: Keelin McNamara, Jessica McGlynn, Chloe Keane, Ava Nicholl, Grace Keaveney.
On Saturday morning Craughwell United U13 Boys hosted St Bernard's in Coleman Park. The home side laid down a marker early on when Ryan Faherty netted a bicycle kick only for it to be called offside. Unperturbed they kept up the pressure with goals from James O'Dwyer and Michael McNamara before half time. The visitors got a goal back in the second half but Zach Keane sealed the win with United's third goal - a 3-1 win on the day.
Back row: Ashwin Juby, Charlie Nugent, Max Madden, Matthew Hardy, Calum McMahon, Cathal Desbonnet, Alan Hallinan.Front row: James O'Dwyer, Zach Keane, Charlie Duggan, Ryan Faherty, Ethan Beattie, Ryan Madden, Michael McNamara, Jack O'Dwyer.
Also at Coleman Park later on Saturday, the U13B Boys hosted Oughterard B. Craughwell led at half time via goals from Oren Fahy, James Niland and Isaac Guiller. In the second half Eanna Tormey scored from a corner and Jack Cheevers scored United's fifth. Oughterard scored a goal of their own late on - 5-1 was the final score.
Back row: Charlie Daniëls, Ross Beattie, Oren Fahy, Eanna Tormey, Eoghan Fallon, Senan Maher, Hugo Johnson, Pols Jankovs, Isaac Guiller, James Niland.Front row: Sean Niland, Oisín Molloy, Matthew Tannian, Tadgh Kavanagh, Michael Baylon, Owen Gilmore, Alfie Devine, Jack Cheevers, Scott Clancy.
There are only a few days left to enter Craughwell United's Last Man Standing competition starting on Saturday 4 March. There is a €1000 prize pot. Entry is €10 and can be done at craughwellunitedfc.com