Naas AFC’s U12 Majors produced a stunning second-half comeback to beat Killcullen 2–1 and leap into second place in the league.

Naas bossed large chunks of a tight first half, Matthew and James both going close, but they were floored by a contentious penalty that Killcullen calmly converted to lead 0–1 at the break. The decision — with Naas adamant the ball had first struck a Killcullen hand — only stoked the fire.

Out they came renewed. James drove at the defence and slipped in Jason, who buried the equaliser. Minutes later Matthew pounced on a loose ball to smash home the winner and complete the turnaround.

The margin could easily have been greater, but Naas cared not one bit. A win that also capped a memorable campaign delivering a Shield semi-final and a Cup quarter-final, and a fine reward for a season of 75-plus goals.