Sport
15 March, 2024
Eagles progress in Kappa Queensland Cup
The Narangba Eagles men’s soccer team progressed to round four of the Kappa Queensland Cup, following a 5-0 win over Tweed United at the Narangba-based Harris Avenue on Saturday, February 24.
Ryan Shaughnessy scored a dazzling hat-trick for the victors, but he was not alone as far as strong contributors were concerned.
Sixteen-year-old Hugh Moore opened the scoring midway through the first half with a header, which was his first goal at senior level.
Shaughnessy doubled the score just two minutes later, and the hosts maintained their two-goal advantage until half-time.
In a 10-minute period during the second half, the margin blew out to four goals as Shaughnessy completed his hat-trick, ably assisted by Nick Shadbolt.
Narangba required solid defence to keep the away side at bay, with Tweed ruing missed opportunities.
Moore rounded out the scoring on the 62-minute mark with his second goal of the night.
Following a powerful surge and pass from Luke Riddell, the ball found Shaughnessy who crossed it to Moore.
Moore turned onto his left foot, composed himself and lobbed the ball over the Tweed goalkeeper from the edge of the 18-yard box.
The Eagles will turn their focus to regular club duties, before the next round of the Kappa Queensland Cup takes place next month.
