Kiltullagh Pioneers AFC

The U13 Championship team travelled to Corofin on Saturday morning for their 2nd game in the league. Corofin took the lead on 15 minutes with a very well taken free kick from 30 yards.   They followed up with a second goal 3 minutes later and the game seemed to be getting away from us. However the lads improved their performance and we started to gain control of midfield and from there setup some good attacks.   The constant pressure by us yielded a goal on 25 minutes when some great interplay down the right wing resulted in Isaac getting through and he made no mistake with a shot into the corner of the net. Kiltullagh had most of the possession in the 2nd half but found it hard to break down the resolute Corofin defence and we had several chances but their goalie made some excellent saves.   Minutes before the end Cian made a great run down the right and crossed across the face of the goal but there was nobody there to finish. These lads never give up and 20 seconds ...

Our u14 squad travelled to Newbridge, Co Galway yesterday evening and came away with a hard earned victory over a determined local side in the first round of the national cup.   Despite being dominant in most areas throughout the first half, we were decidedly lucky to go in one goal up after Jamie McDonagh expertly finished a sublime cross from Tom Daly just 7 minutes before the break. We rode our luck at our own end and were lucky not to concede, but the number of chances we failed to take was frustrating.   We then had an excellent start to the second half when Oscar O’Gorman scored with a great shot from 20 yards that the goalie parried and Tom was in like a shot to make sure it was over the line.....but Oscar was claiming it.   At 2-0 up you would have thought we would have closed out the game from there, but a combination of home team determination and away team lack of concentration, allowed Shiven to score a cracking free kick and then punish some poor defend...

VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED for Drift Games Tour at The Galway Plaza on Sunday 7 October. - bucket collectors (players) - stewards (adults) to help with parking, supervise bucket collectors etc. Thanks to   The Galway Plaza   for this fundraising opportunity. The Drift Games team describe the event at The Galway Plaza as 'a family friendly day of crazy sideways action including, drift football, drift parking, passenger spins and a one off car show!' It's a great opportunity for to raise some much needed funds. All support welcome from players and parents.

U12 and U14 boys start there seasons tomorrow. For both U12 teams this will be their first games in the Galway FA leagues. Best of luck to all teams.

U6's Training in   Kiltullagh Pioneers FC   pitch on Saturdays from 11am to 12 noon (born 2012/2013) Learn to be part of a team, play soccer, and have fun. All welcome.

Commencing this Saturday 22 September - time to fill in your sheet and return... LAST MAN STANDING COMPETITION   Kiltullagh Pioneers FC   - Premier League 2018/19 Select by: Saturday 22nd Sept at 12.00 pm   Entrance Fee: € 10.00 €500 in prize fund Entry form: available from Adrian Hurley 087 205 3939

3 matches with a total of 47 players playing for   Kiltullagh Pioneers FC . U13s away to Oughterard. U14s home to Gurteen and U17/U18s away to Moyne Villa. 2 wins and 1 defeat, with loads of effort. All players did the club proud.   Match report & photos: Roy Johnson

  The U13 boys travelled to Oughterard this morning for their first game in the championship. This was Oughterards 2nd game and it showed as they settled into the game quickly. It took some good handling by Luke Wilbur in goals and excellent central defending by James and Michael to keep Oughterard out. As the half developed great interplay between Dylan and E li down the right turned defence quickly into attack and set up some opportunities. Over on the left Dara and Jack were combining well to set up attacks. Half time and despite playing against a stiff wind the game was scoreless. Early in the second half our midfield of Owen, Nathan and Isaac started to dominate and we began to counter attack more. At times our goal lived a charmed life but Luke matched everything that came his way. It was from a long kick by Luke that our first goal arrived. Eric latched on to the clearance and ran 30 yards holding off 3 defenders and duly dispatched it yo the net. A second for Eric f...

Kiltullagh soccer shop is now open. The shop will set up at the pitch   on Tuesday   18th   6:30pm to 8pm. Sizes and styles will be available to try on and order.   Orders can also be placed Weds 19th at   7pm   and   Saturday   22nd from   10-11am   at the pitch. If you miss these days, gear will be available to order on line in October via our soccer website page.  

First cut has taken place on all the pitches. Despite the temporary fence coming down for cutting, you are asked to remain training on the old ground till further notice. Thanks.

Kiltullagh Pioneers FC   supports The Quiet Man Greenway & you can too - find out more at   https://www.facebook.com/ groups/213079802087801/

Entry forms are available from Adrian Hurley 087 2053939 or contact a club member for more information. All support is greatly appreciated!

Today's U17/U18's   Kiltullagh Pioneers FC   line up v Salthill Devon b. We were very unlucky to lose 2-0. We had plenty of chances and shots on target. A freak goal on 80 minutes broke the deadlock. Then going 3 at the back we got caught with the last kick of the game. Super effort all round a big step up to 90 minutes football. A young squad that will grow in confidence with every game. Report thanks to Roy Johnson.