In a thrilling league encounter at Flomax Park on 2 May 2025, Enfield Celtic showcased their attacking prowess with a resounding 6-2 victory over Carrig Rovers 2nds. The match kicked off at 8:00pm, and the home side quickly established their dominance, leaving the visitors struggling to keep pace.
Enfield Celtic lined up in a 4-3-3 formation, designed to maximise their attacking potential while maintaining a solid defensive structure. Sean Coyle occupied the goalkeeping position, shielded by a back four consisting of Conor Geraghty on the right, Nathan Kearney and Sean O'Shea as central defenders, and Jack Campion on the left. The midfield trio featured Dylan Mcdonagh on the right, Evan Geraghty in the centre, and Sean Mckeon on the left, providing both creativity and support to the forward line. Up front, Ethan Mcloughlin and Tadhg Connolly operated as right and left forwards respectively, with Phil Conolly leading the line as the central striker. The substitutes for Enfield Celtic included David Borda, Jake McCreddin, Ciaran Gorman, Stephen Maher, and Sean McRedmond.
The match began with a flurry of activity, and it was Phil Conolly who opened the scoring for Enfield Celtic in the 9th minute, heading home from close range after a precise short pass from Tadhg Connolly. Just three minutes later, Tadhg Connolly doubled the lead with a stunning direct free-kick from outside the box, expertly flicked on by Sean Mckeon, leaving the Carrig Rovers goalkeeper with no chance.
However, Carrig Rovers responded quickly, pulling a goal back in the 14th minute through a fluke effort from close range, which caught the Enfield defence off guard. The visitors found themselves buoyed by this unexpected strike, and they equalised just six minutes later, again benefiting from a fortunate bounce that resulted in another close-range goal.
Despite the setback, Enfield Celtic regained their composure and took control of the match once more. In the 31st minute, Dylan Mcdonagh unleashed a long-range strike, beautifully assisted by Conor Geraghty’s cross, restoring the home side’s lead. However, Mcdonagh’s exuberance led to a yellow card in the 35th minute for offensive language, a moment that briefly disrupted the flow of the game.
As the first half drew to a close, the score stood at 3-2 in favour of Enfield Celtic. The second half commenced with renewed intensity, and just six minutes in, Dylan Mcdonagh found the net again, scoring from close range after a clever flick from Evan Geraghty, extending the lead to 4-2.
In the 55th minute, Enfield Celtic made their first substitution, bringing on David Borda for Sean Mckeon in a tactical move. The home side continued to press, and in the 60th minute, Tadhg Connolly scored his second of the night, finishing from inside the box after a short pass from Conor Geraghty, making it 5-2.
Further substitutions followed as Jake McCreddin replaced Sean O'Shea in the 62nd minute, Ciaran Gorman came on for Phil Conolly in the 63rd minute, and Stephen Maher replaced Dylan Mcdonagh shortly after. The fresh legs added to Enfield's attacking threat, and in the 64th minute, Phil Conolly scored his second goal of the match, converting from close range after a neat assist from Ethan Mcloughlin.
As the match progressed, Carrig Rovers struggled to mount a comeback, and Enfield Celtic maintained their dominance. However, the game was not without its disciplinary moments; David Borda received a yellow card for persistent infringements in the 80th minute, followed by a yellow card for goalkeeper Sean Coyle in the 82nd minute for dissent.
The match concluded with Enfield Celtic firmly in control, securing a comprehensive 6-2 victory. The performance was a testament to their attacking capabilities and tactical discipline, with Sean Coyle earning accolades for his leadership and goalkeeping throughout the encounter.
