Under 16 Result 7th April

Cabinteely 2-3 Palmerstown FC

The 2012/2013 season will be remembered as a non-event in junior soccer, with such a poor winter the fixtures have been decimated and most teams have struggled to get out of first gear.  April promises better fare and Palmerstown 16's had their 2nd game of the year on a windy morning on the all-weather surface at Kilbogget Park Cabinteely.

The home team started strongly and created the early chances, but keeper Ross kept goal well and Palmerstown began to settle into an even-matched contest.  The home team took the lead towards half time when Jack's mis-timed tackle resulted in a penalty which was dispatched to the corner.  Just after half time Palmerstown introduced Scott to the action and his energy started to cause some problems , with a strong mid-field performance by Andy and Ryan the away team started to create chances and Chulainn put Scott through for a smart finish.  Cabinteely were further rocked when Scott and Paul played a 1-2 for the former to finish neatly for the lead.
Back came the home side to equalise with a neat header from a right wing cross.  But chances continued to flow and Scott with the aid of great support from Dano bagged the hat-trick for the win.  There was a final goal-mouth scramble as Cabinteely pushed for the equaliser and Jack had to make a superb clearance to save the day.  A super win for the U 16 in what has been a difficult season at A Level, here's hoping for a good finish.

Under 16 Match report

Celbridge 2-7 Palmerstown FC

The under 16's produced a solid performance at Celbridge on Sunday to move up the table following back to back wins.  The lads got off to a flyer when Paul netted two early goals.  Although Celibridge pulled 2 goals back Paul scored 2 more to leave the score at 4-2 at the break. 

When Chulainn scored number 5 early in the second half the points were secure and further goals from Andy and Scott rewarded the lads for their 2nd half dominance.  Credit goes to the back four who kept a tight defence and to stand in keeper Mark Scully who put the gloss on a solid performance with a late penalty save.