Naas AFC Come Up Just Short Against Naas AFC White (3–4)

A fiercely contested battle ended in heartbreak for Naas AFC’s Boys U16 (2011) Major 1 side as clinical Naas AFC White snatched the spoils in an action-packed clash on Sat, 07 Nov 2026.

Another exciting Naas derby today as Naas faced Naas White for the second time this season, this time on the home ground.

Naas started the game under considerable pressure, with Naas White attacking from all directions. the defence had to work extremely hard from the first whistle, and credit to the back four, who stood strong and managed to hold off the majority of their attacks throughout the first half.

Unfortunately, on two occasions, White managed to break through the defence and find the back of the net, leaving Naas trailing 2–0 at half-time.

The second half was a completely different story!

Naas came out with determination, confidence and a real desire to turn the game around. Naas dominated much of the second half, controlling the midfield and keeping White's attacking opportunities to a minimum.

Around the 10-minute mark, Scott played a through ball from midfield to Luke Brennan, who finished well to bring Naas back into the game.

That goal was the catalyst for a fantastic comeback. The lads stepped up the intensity, continued to push forward and were rewarded with a second goal from

the momentum continued, and

Cian scored the third goal

Naas continued to create opportunities and could have extended the lead further, but credit to the White goalkeeper, who made some important saves to keep them in the game.

With just five minutes remaining, White managed to find an equaliser, bringing the score to 3–3. Unfortunately, in the very last play of the game, a back pass inside the box gave White the opportunity to score their fourth goal.

A heartbreaking result, particularly after such an outstanding second-half performance. However, there are so many positives to take from today's game.

Coming back from 2–0 down to lead 3–2 against a strong opposition shows the character, determination and progress this team is making. Naas showcased great teamwork, controlled large parts of the second half and created enough chances to win the game.

While the result didn't go the way,

the performance and fighting spirit were something to be proud of.

Player of the Match – Matthew

Matthew gets Player of the Match today for an outstanding performance, helping to keep White's attacks at bay for the vast majority of the game. His determination, effort and contribution defensively were excellent throughout.

A special mention also goes to the back four.

They worked relentlessly, blocking shots, clearing dangerous balls and dealing with wave after wave of White attacks, particularly in the first half.

Despite conceding four goals, I want to recognise the tremendous effort and hard work from the defence today. There are just a couple of small areas Naas need to improve, and once Naas get those right,

Naas have the potential to make the defence almost impenetrable.

Football can be cruel sometimes, and today was one of those days. But the progress this team is making is clear. Naas are becoming more competitive, showing greater composure and, most importantly, learning to fight together as a team.

Heads up, lads! A fantastic effort, a brilliant comeback and plenty to build on for the next match. Well done, Naas Blue! 🔵⚪

Heads held high, lads — the courage, work rate, and flashes of sheer brilliance prove this squad is ready to bounce back even stronger!

Match Facts

• Competition: KDUL (Kildare & District Underage League)
• Result: Naas AFC 3 – 4 Naas AFC White
• Team: Boys U16 (2011) Major 1
• Date: Sat, 07 Nov 2026
• Notable Performers / Scorers: Cian