Honours Even: Naas AFC and Kilcock Share Spoils (2–2)

A breathless encounter ended with honours even as Naas AFC’s brave Boys U15 (2012) Major 1 battlers fought tooth and nail in a pulsating 2–2 thriller against Kilcock!

A lovely fresh morning saw Naas travel to Kilcock to take on a side in good form. Since Naas last faced Kilcock they have played 2 won 2 while Naas have been sat with the feet up wanting a fixture and the game showed that, with Kilcock playing the far better football in the opening half. Naas were only playing in moments as lads looked to get back into rhythm while Kilcock were playing the ball around nicely. The Naas defence were under serious pressure but Ezekiel was in top form and prevented dangerous attacks from becoming more with some great tackles and timely interceptions. When Kilcock did manage to get beyond the defence they found Noah doing a good job minding the net.

The first attempt for Naas came after 15 mins when David’s cross come shot eluded both Jayden and the far post, the next came soon after when Frank beat 2 players before slotting in Fionn Nolan, Fionn got the ball out of his feet but his shot was well saved. Noah was next called into action as a corner was well met by a Kilcock attacker that Noah pushed away to his right. Kilcock got their deserved first after a throw in the defensive third was intercepted and crossed into the box where the centre forward had all the time in the world to leave Noah with no chance of a save. Just before half time Naas had the best move of the game, Louie, Fionn and Frank combined before find Luke but again the Kilcock keeper proved to be too good with a good save.

Naas hoped that would be the point to finally ignite a better performance but within three mins of the restart Kilcock had doubled their lead with a rasping shot into the top corner. Naas looked to respond and in the next 5 mins started to get on top but the Kilcock keeper was proving to be a thorn in the side as first he saved from Luke’s shot low to his right, then saving at the feet of Fionn Leonard Finnegan and finally stopping Frank after he’d been put through. Kilcock feeling the danger Naas were now possessing started to knoc the ball around and make Naas chase shadows, they were still probing to finish the game off but again the defence, lead well by Ezekiel and Dylan managed to repel them. With 5 mins remaining Sebastian got the ball in a centre right position, looked up and spotted Frank making a run, he put the perfect weight on the pass and this time Frank made no mistake as he rounded the keeper and slotting home. the tails were truly up now and two mins later Noah collected a cross and immediately set Frank away down the left, Frank collected the ball and beat 2 players down the line before finding Fionn L.F. in space on the edge of the 6 yard box, Fionn’s touch was perfect and he coolly found the bottom corner beyond the advancing keeper.

A result that didn’t really match the performance but one Naas will gladly take. Onto next week

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: Kilcock 2 – 2 Naas AFC
• Team: Boys U15 (2012) Major 1
• Date: Sat, 07 Nov 2026
• Notable Performers / Scorers: Team Effort