Football NSW W-League Brunch
Sydney FC were hosting Canberra United in the Round 7 clash and it was a match befitting of the occasion, the home side running out 4-3 winners thanks to a 94th minute winner from Emma Kete. Kyah Simon had earlier netted a brace of goals, with Sam Kerr scoring the odd goal for Sydney FC.
Georgia Yeoman-Dale, Hayley Raso and Nikki Washington were on the scoresheet for Canberra United, adding their own touch to a spectacular football match.
Round 7 was also the W-League Silver Round, in support of the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation, Australia?s pre-eminent body supporting ovarian cancer research.
All the players wore silver shoelaces to show their commitment to fighting ovarian cancer and supporting the thousands of women and their families who are effected by the disease.
The importance of the occasion was demonstrated by the presence of some high profile members of the football family.
These included Football Federation Australia CEO David Gallop, FFA Head of Development John Boultbee, Football NSW Deputy Chairman Mark Reading, Football NSW CEO Eddie Moore, Sydney FC CEO Tony Pignata and Sydney FC GM Community and Game Development Stefan Kamasz.
Former Matildas coach Tom Sermanni, former Perth Glory coach David Mitchell and ABC Radio presenter Adam Spencer were also present on a bright day at one of Sydney?s iconic grounds.
Prior to kick off, the U/13, U/14 and U/15 Girls Country and Metropolitan State Teams took part in providing a guard of honour as the Sydney FC and Canberra United sides made their way onto the ground.
Against the backdrop of a stunning football match, the Football NSW W-League Brunch was a huge success.
FFA CEO David Gallop was impressed by the occasion.
?It?s my first experience of a W-League game,? said the newly appointed CEO.
?I?ve been really impressed by the skill level and the intensity of the match.
?It?s another part of my listening tour of football,? he said.
Gallop was pleased to see so many high profile supporters of football at the event.
He continued, ?It?s a unique competition and I think this is a unique opportunity for football generally.
?20 per cent of our participants are female and there are huge opportunities domestically for women?s football,? Gallop concluded.
Football NSW CEO Eddie Moore concurred, echoing Gallop?s sentiments.
?It?s fantastic to see so many people here supporting women?s football,? he said.
?It?s a great competition and this has been a fantastic event.
?To have so many people here is a credit to the players, the organisation and football itself,? Moore added.
