Suncroft 2 – 5 Naas AFC | Saturday, 7 March 2026 | Boys U16 (2010) — Major 1
Don’t be fooled by the bottom-of-the-table billing — Suncroft had teeth, and Naas knew it. But the travelling Blues were in no mood for a shock, rolling up their sleeves and delivering a slick 5-2 away victory that had the coaches purring with pride.
Emmanuel Agbebi, Conor Black and Ryan O’Rourke all got on the scoresheet, but the star of the show was Ollie Lawlor — netting TWICE with predatory precision. One was a coolly taken penalty; the other, a team goal for the ages.
The masterpiece? A move that started at the corner flag deep in Naas territory. Oscar Fagan retrieved possession under pressure, slid a composed pass to Conor Black, who beat THREE men before squaring it on a plate for Lawlor to finish. Pure. Football.
Ryan O’Rourke added his name to the scoresheet with trademark hunting instincts — nipping in to steal the ball off the keeper. Predatory. Clinical.
The coaches loved seeing Ryan Parletti put training drills into match action — staying patient, recycling the ball rather than forcing it. A sign of a young player growing up fast.
There were areas to tighten — some bunching, a bit of chat aimed at the referee that needs to stop — but this was a statement win. When Naas play with width and composure? They’re a match for anyone.