PS4 NPL NSW Women’s Preseason Cup Round 1 Review

Round one of the PS4 NPL NSW Women’s 1 Preseason Cup got underway over the weekend and we were treated to a barrage of goals.

POOL 1 –

Macarthur Rams 0-1 Blacktown Spartans

Last years Premiers, the Macarthur Rams, welcomed the Blacktown Spartans to Lynwood Park on Sunday afternoon.

The Spartans showed they’ll be an improved outfit from last season, winning by a solitary Logan Garard free kick late on in the game.

The Rams missed quite a few opportunities earlier in the match but couldn’t find the back of the net as they fell to defeat.

Football NSW Institute 4-2 North Shore Mariners

Current champions, Football NSW Institute entertained the newly named North Shore Mariners, formerly Northbridge FC, at Wilson Park.

The Institute started where they left off last season, picking up an impressive 4-2 victory over the Mariners.

Jacqueline Anyon-Smith scored a double while Princess Ibini-Isei and Demi Koulizakis scored the Institutes goals en route to the win.

POOL 2 –

Sydney University 4-1 Central Coast

Sydney University took on the newly promoted Central Coast on Sunday at Pluim Park.

Uni showed that they’re on track to pick up where they finished last year, coming away with a comfortable 4-1 win.

Melissa Caceres scored a brace, while Elizabeth Grey and Olivia Price also got their names on the scoresheet.

North West Sydney Koalas 6-1 Emerging Jets

At Campbell Field, the North West Sydney Koalas entertained new team, the Emerging Jets.

The Koalas displayed real firepower and revealed they’ll be a real force to be reckoned with this season, coming away with a comprehensive 6-1 victory.

Hannah Beard scored two while Amy Dahdah, Shayna Killey, Heidi Makrillos and Helen Petinos all added to the scoreline.

-By Nikola Pozder