Men’s State League 1 Round 3 Preview
FOLLOWING a rain shortened second week of Men’s State League 1 there is with some help from the weather there is a full list of fixtures to feast upon this weekend.
MATCH OF THE ROUND
Balmain Tigers FC vs Rydalmere Lions FC, Saturday 11th April, 3pm at Garside Park
Fresh from their trip out west taking down Western NSW, the Tigers head to Garside Park to host the Lions in a rumble in the jungle. Rydalemere will be fresh from their weekend off due to the inclement weather that hit NSW last weekend. The Tigers have warmed into the season now and should see off the Lions to become pride of the league.
Hawkesbury City SC vs Hills Brumbies, Saturday 11th April, 4pm at David Bertenshaw Oval
City has their second home game in the first month of fixtures after their 1-0 loss to Western NSW in the first week. After dominating the opening thirty minutes, they succumbed to their visitors last time out while Hills followed up an impressing first outing with a loss to North Shore. They will be stinging to rectify that and may narrowly get over the home team.
Nepean FC vs Gladesville Ryde Magic, Saturday 11th April, 7:30pm at Cook Park
Two sides who had their matches washed away last weekend, come into this weekend still undefeated. Nepean were impressive in their opening game with their league of nations gelling together quickly. Gladesville held on despite a stubborn Balmain side but face a tougher task this weekend and Nepean should come out victors.
Dulwich Hill FC vs Granville Rage, Sunday 12th April, 3pm at Arlington Oval
The second of a two game home stand for Dulwich Hill still coming down from their pulsating 4-all draw with Stanmore host the Rage. Granville were amongst those who couldn’t play last weekend and still remain on the duck egg after their first round loss. FC played some good football last Saturday and will take it into this game, and add to their points tally.
North Shore Mariners vs Stanmore Hawks, Sunday 12th April, 3pm at Northbridge Oval
It is home sweet home for North Shore on Sunday. It is their first home fixture after collecting four points on the road. Last weekend they saw off the Brumbies last week in a tense 1-nil game as the Hawks dominated the opening half in last weekend’s inner west derby but were pegged back. North Shore will continue their good start despite a battle hardened Stanmore.
Inter Lions vs Western NSW Mariners FC, Sunday 12th April, 3pm at Valentine Sports Park
The final of the 3pm Sunday kick-offs brings together Inter Lions fresh from their break, taking on a stung Western NSW team. The Mariners were shocked on their own turf by Balmain last weekend and travel to another Lion’s den, hoping to slay them. Two evenly matched teams will produce a draw in this fixture.
– by Justin Davies, Men’s State League 1 Reporter
