SENAN THE MAN AS NAAS SINK VILLA
Senan Smyth was the coolest kid on a freezing pitch 4 as his ice-cold double from the spot fired Naas AFC to a gritty 2-1 win over Castle Villa in the U14 Premier Division.
Naas had to battle back from behind on a brutal windy afternoon. Villa struck first, bundling home a long free-kick at the back post to leave the hosts trailing. But before the break Peter Mc Bride was clipped by the keeper, and Smyth stepped up to slam his first penalty into the bottom corner.
The second half belonged to the hosts. Smyth chased down a through ball, was taken out again, and dusted himself off to slot home nervelessly — the second spot-kick sealing a deserved three points and closing the gap on leaders Kilcock.
The back four stood tall all day, with Max, Charlie, Jake and Kellum heading and booting away Villa’s aerial assault, while young keeper Kian Shanaghy was a safe pair of hands between the sticks. Next up, a KDUL Cup clash with Kill Celtic’s major team.
Match Facts
- Result: Naas AFC 2 – 1 Castle Villa
- Competition: U14 Premier Division
- Scorers: Senan Smyth (2, both penalties)
- Date: Saturday 14 November 2026
