ROOF RAISER! WONDER-STRIKE AND NOAH’S HEROICS POWER SUPER NAAS TO DERBY GLORY!
Derby day joy in Naas! The U15 Major 1 boys claimed their first triumph of the campaign in spectacular fashion, sinking local rivals Kilcullen 3-1 in a pulsating home showdown!
The Blues stormed out of the blocks, and after just seven minutes the place erupted. A slick three-man passing triangle down the left involving Thady, Davin, and Frank sliced Kilcullen wide open to feed Fionn N. While his first two efforts were bravely parried, Fionn showed predator’s instinct on the third rebound, tucking it neatly into the corner!
Kilcullen struck back against the run of play on 25 minutes, but Naas were kept in the contest by a superhuman goalkeeping masterclass from Noah, who pulled off two stunning one-on-one saves to deny certain goals.
Then came the moment of the match straight after the break.
Frank picked up possession, slalomed past two defenders with blistering footwork, and slipped a magical pass into the path of Luke. Showing immense power to hold off two challenges, Luke unleashed an absolute rocket into the roof of the net that nearly tore the rigging off!
With 10 minutes on the clock, Luke turned provider with an inswinging corner. Louie’s aerial presence caused complete panic in the six-yard box, forcing an own goal to seal all three points.
Dylan and Ezekiel were unbreakable rocks in defence, while Bobby, Sebastian, and Rhys hunted down every loose ball until the final whistle blew on a memorable derby win.
Match Facts
- Result: Naas AFC 3 – 1 Kilcullen
- Team: Boys U15 (2012) Major 1
- Date: Sat, 19 Sep 2026
- Scorers: Fionn N, Luke, Own Goal
- Player of the Match: Noah (Sensational Saves in Goal)
