Boys U13 (2012) Premier White - Allenwood

In an entertaining friendly match, newly promoted Naas AFC faced off against Allenwood, with the visitors ultimately claiming a 5-3 victory after an exciting 60 minutes of soccer.

Allenwood started the game brightly, taking a 2-0 lead into halftime. Their early dominance was evident, with crisp passing and strong finishing putting them in control. Naas AFC, while spirited, struggled to break down Allenwood's solid defense in the first half.

Naas AFC's defense, anchored by a resolute backline, did their best to contain the Allenwood attack. Hayden Taaffe, Naas AFC’s goalkeeper, was called into action multiple times and pulled off a fantastic save in the second half, diving to tip the ball onto the crossbar to deny what looked like a certain goal.

In the second half, Allenwood extended their lead to 5-0, but Naas AFC showed great character in mounting a comeback. 

The introduction of substitutes brought renewed energy and more solid defensive work, helping to stabilize the team and prevent the scoreline from getting out of hand.

Naas AFC managed to get on the scoresheet, reducing the deficit to 5-1, 

The highlight of their resurgence was a stunning finish from Alex Branskyy, who found the net with a superb strike, bringing the score to 5-3. His goal was the result of a well-executed move that demonstrated Naas AFC's potential as they gear up for their upcoming season.

In the end, Allenwood held on to their lead and secured the 5-3 victory, but Naas AFC will take positives from their second-half performance. 

The team showed they have the resilience and quality to compete, and with more performances like this, they’ll be a force to be reckoned with in their new division.