Sallins Celtic 0-1 Newbridge FC: Danny Delaney downs Sallins’
Newbridge FC maintain 100% start but have to battle for victory over Sallins Celtic
Teddy & Justin’s Boys remain within eight points of leaders Edenderry Town after seeing off the challenge of the Sallins Celtic at Milbank, with an early goal in the second half making the difference.
Newbridge strengthened their grip on first place in the League by closing out last week with a 6-2 victory over Newbridge Utd.
For much of the first period, both teams keep it tight at the backs.
Newbridge began confidently, but the breakthrough wouldn’t come for the away side
On 17 minutes Ben Delaney was sent him through on goals who try to set up Jake Stokes but the ball was just behind Jake.
Half-time 0-0
Newbridge's carried more threat after half-time, and the breakthrough came just as Teddy & Justin’s side appeared to be running short on inspiration. It was a set-piece and the quick reactions of Danny Delaney who put the ball into the back of the net for the only goal of the game on the 39 minute
1-0 To the away side Newbridge FC.
Jake Stokes should have had the chance to double the lead for Newbridge, after being put through on goal but he couldn’t get he shot off
Sallins Celtic did not get up and battle hard to leave But Newbridge held firm and held out for the all the 3 points
Man of the Match. Luke Connors who is giving 110% in training and you can see its paying off today
Final Score Sallins Cetlic 0-1 Newbridge FC
Newbridge FC
(3-3-2):
GK: Mateen Betto,
CB: Luke Connors,
CB: Paddy Fagan,
CB: Robert Crowley,
RM: Kyle Corbally,
CM: Danny Delaney ⚽️ 39’
LM: Sam King,
ST: Jake Stokes Mcdonnell,
ST: Ben Delaney,
Subs
Evan Daly,
Mickey Donohoe,
Conor O' Donoghoe,
Noah Malone,
Jay Barrett,
Man of The Match
Luke Connors,
Captain
Robert Crowley
Referee: Robert Kennedy