Four-Midable Naas Run Riot in the Sunshine
Naas made the most of a glorious November afternoon, romping to a 4–0 win over a spirited Rathangan side and keeping their foot on the gas from the very first whistle.
Two goals inside the opening seven minutes set the tone. Con pinged a clearance down the left to release Ryan, who drove forward and cut inside before testing the keeper. The shot was saved, but Oscar Ross reacted quickest and coolly lifted the rebound home to fire Naas ahead.
Barely two minutes later the lead was doubled. Charlie O’Connor rose to meet a kick-out with a commanding header and released Tadhg, whose perfectly-timed run left the defence trailing before a beautifully weighted finish made it 2–0.
Rathangan refused to lie down, pressing hard and forcing the Naas backline to stay switched-on through a tense spell. But the hosts held firm, with DJ and DOC both looking assured between the sticks to shut up shop for another clean sheet.
The second half belonged to Naas. Oscar won back possession on the edge of the box and squared for Sheasy, who smashed a precise finish into the bottom corner for 3–0. Then Ryan turned provider once more, threading a perfectly weighted outside-of-the-boot pass into Oscar’s path — and the young striker calmly guided the ball home to complete his brace.
There was even time for near-misses, Seanie winning the ball back before setting up Ryan, whose thunderbolt rattled the crossbar. Four goals, a clean sheet and another three points — a superb return for the lads.
Match Facts
- Result: Naas AFC 4 – 0 Rathangan
- Team: Boys U14 (2013) Major 2
- Scorers: Oscar Ross (2), Tadhg O’Sullivan, Conor O’Shea
- Date: 14 November 2026
