Ballybrack steal victory with late goals

The new season finally got underway with an away match against Ballybrack FC. Castleknock arrived just in time for the 10:30 kick off, but with Zuhdi and Omar still on the way, Donagh bravely decided to start his first game for Celtic in goal.

Castleknock started the first half brilliantly, putting the home side under pressure with some promising breaks down the right side with Dylan and Gavan causing problems for Ballybrack.
Castleknock had the game under control with the back four of Dylan, Andy, Cormac and Frank catching the opposing forwards off side and clearing any danger.

Omar made way for Donagh in goal after goalkeeper Zuhdi arrived with a dubious hand injury and decided not to start in his position. Omar was tested straight away as Ballybrack made a break and managed to shoot, but Omar stayed in control as the shot hit the cross bar and was collected by the keeper.

Midfielders Robert, Mustafa, Gavan and Sam worked very hard to supply the forwards with some chances and it paid off just before half time as Kevin managed to find the back of the net after some great skill on the box making it 0-1 to Castleknock at half time.

The second half saw Castleknock under pressure to keep their lead but some great defending by the back four kept Castleknock ahead. Donagh and Shane made way for some tired legs in midfield and worked very hard to get the ball back in Ballybrack's half, but the home side managed to bring things level after a lucky long range shot.
Ballybrack managed to get a second goal later in the second half, making the score 2-1 to the home side.

Castleknock restarted the game and immediately went on the attack with great chances for Kevin and David to bring the score level. John saw his great shot saved by the keeper before the full time whistle went.

Overall a great performance by all, and some excellent first time performances from Donagh and Cormac who played their first games for Castleknock today.