Enfield Celtic 2nds Fall To Duleek In League Encounter

Enfield Celtic 2nds hosted Duleek at Flomax Park for a league fixture that ended in a disappointing 3-1 defeat for the home side. The match proved to be a challenging affair for Enfield Celtic.

The first quarter of the match saw Enfield Celtic show glimpses of promise, but it was Duleek who shook the game into life with a goal around the 12-minute mark. The Home side felt there was a shout for an offside but the referee didnt see it to be the case, but it set the tone for a difficult afternoon for the home team. Enfield Celtic quickly found themselves on the back foot as they attempted to regroup and respond.

In a bid to claw back their deficit, Enfield Celtic was awarded a penalty just six minutes after conceding. Ryan Poleon stepped up to take the spot-kick, displaying composure under pressure to convert and equalise for the home side in what was a crucial moment of the contest. This goal, coming at an uncertain moment, injected some much-needed energy into the players and the crowd

As the match continued, yellow cards began to mount for the Enfield Celtic players. Sean Reynolds, Ryan Poleon, and Stewart Murnane each received cautionary yellows that highlighted the increasing tension on the pitch, with Reynolds being booked in the 10th minute, Poleon just before the half-time mark, and Murnane shortly after. The home side’s discipline was being tested, and it was evident that frustration was beginning to creep in.

Just after the half-time interval, Duleek scored their second goal, restoring their lead.

In their efforts to respond, Enfield Celtic made a series of substitutions. Key players, Shaun Nugent and Slu zaka, were substituted due to injury issues before the hour mark, bringing Alex Curtis and Dean Barrett onto the field. These changes were undeniably tactical, as Enfield Celtic sought to reinvigorate their performance. Another substitution came in the 66th minute when Charlie Jordan replaced David Burke, aiming to add fresh legs to the midfield.

However, Duleek continued to apply pressure and scored their third goal around the 73rd minute. Despite the home side’s resolve, they found themselves frustrated, with Duleek capitalising on their chances and consolidating their lead.

As the match entered its final moments, the situation deteriorated further for Enfield Celtic. Poleon, who had got the equaliser, received a red card for persistent infringements, forcing the home side to finish the game with ten players. The dismissal came just before the full-time whistle, underscoring the challenges faced by Enfield Celtic throughout the match.

In the end, Duleek emerged victorious by a scoreline of 3-1, leaving Enfield Celtic to reflect on a match where they would feel unfortunate yet frustrated. With a series of injuries and disciplinary issues, the home side will need to regroup quickly to bounce back from this setback as they look ahead to their next fixtures with the lads still fully in control of their promotion hopes