Our U12B team started the new football term with a bang, securing a hard-fought 4-2 victory against local rivals Rathnew B on Thursday evening (August 29th, 2024) in the Division 1 League.

JD Delahunt set the tone early on, showcasing his trademark finishing skills with a brilliant goal after a powerful run down the left flank. Rathnew responded with relentless pressure, but the Rovers' defense, anchored by Mark, Dara, Johnny, and Nathan, stood tall to maintain the lead going into halftime.

The second half saw Rathnew equalize early on, capitalizing on a slow start from the Rovers. But credit to our boys, they regrouped quickly, and JD struck again with another fantastic goal to put us back in the lead. 

With Rathnew now pushing hard for another equalizer, our defense held firm under immense pressure. And then, in a flash, we hit them on the break twice in quick succession, with Charlie Shine and JD (completing his hat-trick!) finding the back of the net to make it 4-1. 

Rathnew managed to pull one back and kept the pressure on until the final whistle, but the Rovers held on for a well-deserved victory. 

This win is a testament to the hard work and determination of this team, who are truly starting to gel after a challenging start to the season. The future is bright for these lads!