Four-Goal Naas AFC Impress Against Kilcullen

What a performance! Naas AFC’s Boys U16 (2011) Major 1 superstars put on an absolute masterclass on Sat, 14 Nov 2026, roaring to an emphatic Kilcullen AFC 3–4 Naas AFC derby triumph over Kilcullen!

AWAY vs Kilcullen Kick-off 11:30 Meet up 10:45

AWAY vs Kilcullen Kick-off 11:30 Meet up 10:45

AWAY vs Kilcullen Kick-off 11:30 Meet up 10:45

the matches never seem to be short of emotion and drama, and today's game against Kilcullen was certainly no exception! Another incredible comeback, plenty of goals and, most importantly, another three points for Naas Blue!

Naas started the match really well, showing good composure, maintaining the formation and playing some excellent football. It was also great to see the work from Wednesday's training paying off, with Jack doing a fantastic job marking their striker and confidently dealing with a pass back inside the box without any major difficulty.

10-minute mark, Senan opened the scoring

, reacting quickly to a spilled ball from the Kilcullen goalkeeper and putting it into the back of the net.

Naas continued to dominate the game, but unfortunately, a tricky bounce made life difficult for Fionn, who worked hard to make the save before Kilcullen managed to put the loose ball into the net.

And then the drama really began!

Kilcullen quickly followed up with another two goals, both coming from corners with almost identical deliveries to the near post. Suddenly, despite the strong start and dominance, Naas found ourselves

However, one of the biggest positives today was how the lads responded. Unlike some of the earlier matches this season, Naas didn't lose the composure or confidence. Naas continued to work together and believed Naas could get ourselves back into the game.

With two goals to recover, Naas made the decision to go more attacking, pushing three strong forwards up front to put Kilcullen's defence under pressure.

The change paid off, with

Senan scoring his second goal towards the end of the first half

, bringing Naas back into the game and giving Naas a great opportunity to turn things around.

the objective for the second half was simple:

win the half by at least two goals and bring home the three points!

Naas maintained the formation, continued to put pressure on Kilcullen's defence and played some excellent attacking football.

Fionn's phenomenal kicks from the back gave Naas a great platform to attack, while Freddy and Scott were excellent in midfield, creating opportunities and driving the team forward.

20-minute mark of the second half

, the pressure finally paid off when a corner resulted in an own goal from Kilcullen, bringing Naas level at 3–3.

But Naas weren't finished!

Naas continued to dominate, pushing forward and looking for that winning goal. With around 10 minutes remaining, a free kick just outside Kilcullen's box gave

Freddy the perfect opportunity

, and he stepped up to beautifully place the ball inside the goalkeeper's left post.

With around 10 minutes remaining, the lads showed great determination and composure to hold on to the lead. Naas defended as a team, stayed organised and made sure Naas didn't let another hard-fought comeback slip away.

Another fantastic result and a well-deserved three points!

What impressed me most today wasn't just the comeback, but the way the team handled being 3–1 down. Naas didn't panic, Naas didn't lose the shape or confidence, and Naas continued to believe in ourselves.

Naas are seeing real progress in the ability to maintain composure, manage difficult situations and, most importantly, perform strongly in the second half.

Naas set ourselves the target of winning the second half by two goals, and that's exactly what Naas achieved!

There are still areas to improve, particularly defending corners and dealing with balls into the near post, but these are things Naas can work on together.

Player of the Match – Senan

Senan gets Player of the Match today for another outstanding performance!

100% effort and relentless work rate

were clear throughout the game. Not only did he score two important goals to keep Naas in the match, but his willingness to work for the team was excellent.

Whether leading the attack, tracking back to defend or helping clear corners and crosses, Senan gave everything for the team today.

A fantastic all-round performance and a very well-deserved Player of the Match!

This team continues to show tremendous character. Coming back from 3–1 down to win 4–3 away from home is no small achievement.

What is particularly encouraging is that Naas're learning from previous matches. Naas're becoming more composed, more confident and better at maintaining the intensity throughout the game.

Another dramatic match, another brilliant comeback and another three points coming home to Naas!

With momentum building and confidence sky-high, this talented Naas squad has laid down a serious marker for the battles ahead. Up the Blues!

Match Facts

• Competition: KDUL (Kildare & District Underage League)
• Result: Kilcullen AFC 3 – 4 Naas AFC
• Team: Boys U16 (2011) Major 1
• Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2026
• Notable Performers / Scorers: Team Effort