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Our u11s boys put on an excellent performance against a strong Athboy team.

After struggling to break down the Athboy defence for most of the first half, it was Louie who headed home at the back post after a great cross from Jack.
Into the second half, and a quick break from back to front through quick passing from Huw and Jamie, before Louie played in Harry, who finished calmly.

Soon after, Kayden played a brilliant first time pass through to Jamie, who finished in style.
Overall, this was a brilliant team performance.
Harry Flynn pulled off some outstanding saves in both halves and deservedly kept a clean sheet.

Jack was outstanding at the back, cool and calm under pressure but always looking to play forward. Huw Keavney stepped up from the u10’s, and showed his class with tough tackling and quality passing. Into midfield, and Jamie was excellent from start to finish. Winning his tackles and spreading the play.

Louie and Kayden were a constant threat down the wings, taking on defenders and tracking back to help when needed.

Up front, Harry was the target man, and was unlucky not to get himself another goal or two. Finally, Jack Shaw made his debut at u11, coming on into the second half and not looking out of place!
Next weekend will be our last game in Navan.

⚽ We kicked off our Friday in style with a high energy session with Alex from RFA Boys u11s

⚽ Nothing better to get energy levels up with some early morning football.

⚽ Well done to Alex who was full of quality this morning. Have a great day as I know you were heading off straight afterwards.

⚽ Best of luck to our Coaching League sides tomorrow in both the MDL & St.Pats.

⚽ Our u9s, u10s & u11s all out tomorrow again. It's a difficult time of the season with summer holidays.

⚽ Looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow. Enjoy your games & have plenty of fun.

⚽ Well done to all our Coaching League sides today in the MDL. All three sides put in some fine performances.

⚽ Thanks you to all the parents for traveling. From early morning to afternoon and late evening.

👍 See you all at training during the week

🏆 Cooper Cup Game 6.

⚽ RFA Boys finished out the group stages with a really impressive win against Trim Celtic, and now look forward to the last 16 draw.

⚽ On the perfect surface, the coaches were delighted with how the boys dominated possession and created multiple chances for some great goals.. the pick of which was an outstanding volley from Harry after a great cross from the right by Lucas.

⚽ Every player played their part in an excellent all round performance.
Thanks to all the parents for the great support, and to Mullingar Athletic for use of their excellent facilities.

🏆 RFA Boys 4 - 3 Johnstown FC

⚽ RFA Boys welcomed Johnstown to Mullingar on Tuesday evening. In blustery conditions, it was the home side that raced into an early 3 - 0 lead, with goals from Jake O’Reilly, Mason Ingham and the ever impressive Liam Reddin.

⚽ Only for some great defending by Lucas Hassett, Ali Et and a couple of outstanding saves by Harry Flynn, the sore line at half time could have been different.

⚽ Credit to Johnstown, who started to dominate into the second half, and were awarded an early penalty. However, Nathan Scally pulled off a brilliant save to retain the 3 goal lead.

⚽Johnstown kept coming, and soon after pulled two goals back. However, a break down the left by the in form McKinley Hine resulted in a magnificent finish high into the top corner to restore the two goal lead.

⚽Johnstown were awarded another penalty sooner after, and this time were successful.
RFA held out for the remaining few minutes to record a well deserved win.
As always, we’d like to thank the parents and families of the players for their brilliant support from the sidelines.

⚽ We would also like to thank Mullingar Athletic for the use of their spectacular facilities at Gainstown.