In a commanding display, Enfield Celtic faced ParkVilla FC in a league home match at Flomax Park on 11 April 2025, kicking off at 8:00pm. The home side delivered a stunning performance, securing a resounding 7-0 victory, showcasing their attacking prowess and defensive solidity throughout the match.
Enfield Celtic lined up in a 4-3-3 formation, designed to maximise their attacking potential while maintaining a sturdy defensive structure. Sean Coyle took his position in goal, shielded by a back four consisting of Conor Geraghty and Sean Mckeon as right and left defenders, respectively, with Nathan Kearney and Sean O'Shea occupying the central defensive roles. In midfield, Davey Morgan operated on the right, with Evan Geraghty and Dylan Mcdonagh providing central and left support. Up front, Ethan Mcloughlin and Tadhg Connolly flanked striker Phil Conolly, who was expected to lead the line and convert chances into goals.
The substitutes for Enfield Celtic included Ciaran Gorman, Jack Campion, Sean McRedmond, Dan Carolan, and Paul Burdett, all of whom would play a role in the tactical adjustments as the match progressed.
The match began with an early scare for Enfield Celtic when Nathan Kearney received a yellow card just four minutes in for denying a goalscoring opportunity, a decision that set the tone for a fiercely contested encounter. As the first half unfolded, ParkVilla struggled to find their rhythm, allowing Enfield Celtic to dominate possession and create chances.
In the 40th minute, the breakthrough came when Phil Conolly scored the opening goal, converting a short pass from Tadhg Connolly inside the box with his left foot. Just before half-time, Enfield doubled their lead as Ethan Mcloughlin found the net, finishing from close range after receiving a pass from Sean Mckeon, sending the teams into the break with a 2-0 scoreline.
The second half commenced with Enfield Celtic continuing their relentless assault. Just two minutes after the restart, Phil Conolly struck again, netting his second goal of the evening with another close-range effort, assisted once more by Tadhg Connolly. The home side's momentum was unyielding, and in the 52nd minute, Conolly completed his hat-trick, this time with a left-footed finish following a short pass from Mcloughlin.
As the match progressed, Enfield Celtic maintained their dominance, and in the 63rd minute, Phil Conolly added his fourth goal, again assisted by Mcloughlin, who was proving to be a constant threat down the right flank. With the score at 4-0, Enfield Celtic made a series of tactical substitutions in the 65th minute, bringing on Ciaran Gorman, Sean McRedmond, Dan Carolan, and Jack Campion to refresh their attacking options.
In the 72nd minute, Nathan Kearney got in on the act, scoring from inside the box with a right-footed shot, assisted by Dylan Mcdonagh's header, extending the lead to 5-0. The match took a slightly heated turn when Dan Carolan received a yellow card for offensive language in the 78th minute, followed shortly by Jack Campion, who was cautioned for persistent infringements in the 81st minute.
As the match approached its conclusion, Enfield Celtic continued to press for more goals. In stoppage time, Ciaran Gorman capped off the scoring with a well-taken goal in the 92nd minute, finishing with his right foot after a short pass from Sean McRedmond, sealing an emphatic 7-0 victory for the home side.
Phil Conolly's outstanding performance, which included four goals, earned him the Player of the Match accolade, highlighting his pivotal role in Enfield Celtic's dominant display. The referee, Lee Hermitage, oversaw a match that was largely controlled by the home side, with the final score reflecting their superiority on the night.
