# **Naas AFC vs Castle Villa Match Report**
**Date**: Tuesday, 6th May 2025
**Time**: 18:45
**Venue**: Boys U13 (2012) Major 3 Blue
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### **Match Summary**
Naas AFC continues their remarkable winning streak as they triumph over Castle Villa in a thrilling encounter that showcased passion, skill, and determination on both sides.
The match started positively for Naas, who looked sharp in the opening exchanges. Their newfound striker, Noah, returning from goalkeeping duties, along with Harry playing out wide, created several opportunities, yet the finishing touch was elusive—shots saved or just off target.
However, things took an unexpected turn when poor defending from Naas allowed a Villa midfielder to slip the ball to his teammate unmarked in the box. He made no mistake, putting Villa ahead against the run of play. This setback sparked Naas into action. Following a free kick from 30 yards out, Luke stepped up and, with a bit of luck through a slight deflection, found the back of the net. The crowd erupted, and confidence surged through the Naas players.
With momentum swinging, Noah and Jayden worked magic down the left flank, where Jayden danced past two defenders and set up Ben perfectly on the edge of the area. Ben fired a stunning shot past the Villa keeper, placing Naas in the lead.
### **Second Half Drama**
As the second half commenced, Castle Villa returned with renewed vigor. The usual Naas pressure seemed lacking, perhaps due to fatigue from four games packed into just eleven days. Villa capitalized on this and got an equalizer after a solid build-up play.
Despite the equalizer, Naas displayed incredible spirit. After an attack from Villa was halted for offside, Scott McGarr launched a brilliant long ball over the high Villa defense. Ben, ever alert, latched onto it and, with the sideline screaming for him to shoot, skillfully turned back inside his defender before curling the ball into the top corner with his left foot.
Yet again, Villa rallied, and after a corner that went unpunished, they found themselves back on level terms. Both teams had their chances to snatch a win as the match wore on, but it was Naas that displayed grit when it mattered most.
### **A Thrilling Finish**
With only two minutes left, Fionn made a brilliant intervention, stealing the ball from a Villa midfielder before darting past a defender. Spotting Luke 15 yards out, Fionn laid it off perfectly. Luke took a composed touch before coolly slotting it into the far corner, sending the home crowd into raptures.
The atmosphere was electric as the lead was back in the hands of Naas. The referee added on three minutes of injury time, but despite the tension, Naas held firm, clinching a hard-fought victory.
One game remains in this season on Thursday, and the lads are ready to dig deep for another battle. Will they end the season on a high? Only time will tell.
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### **Final Score**
**Naas AFC 4 – 3 Castle Villa**