Western Branch crowned Country Cup Champions

Western Branch took out the 2019 Country Cup winning 6 of the 8 age groups played out across various venues in Regional NSW over the long weekend. 

The Under 12 and 13 Boys were held in Dubbo, while the Under 12 and 14 Girls were hosted in Bathurst.

The far south coast of Merimbula hosted the Under 16 Boys and Under 16 Girls.

Wagga Wagga hosted the Under 14 and Under 15 Boys.

The individual age group Winners and Runner-Ups are below.

Under 12 Boys / Orange (Western Branch) and Wagga Wagga (Riverina Branch)

Under 13 Boys / Shoalhaven (Southern Branch) and Dubbo (Western Branch)

Under 14 Boys / Dubbo (Western Branch) and Far South Coast (Southern Branch)

Under 15 Boys / Dubbo (Western Branch) and Eurobodalla (Southern Branch)

Under 16 Boys / Bathurst (Western Branch) and Dubbo (Western Branch)

Under 12 Girls / Dubbo (Western Branch) and Bathurst (Western Branch)

Under 14 Girls / Eurobodalla (Southern Branch) and Far South Coast (Southern Branch)

Under 16 Girls / Dubbo (Western Branch) and Shoalhaven (Southern Branch)

Regional Development Manager Andrew Fearnley was delighted with how the weekend unfolded. 

“It was a great opportunity for players to represent their Association against Associations from outside their Branch, and the quality of play across all the age groups was further indication of the development of players in regional football.

“There was some very good completion with age groups going to the final games, and a good display of football over the various venues.”

Football NSW would like to thank the Associations who hosted the venues, and also praise the vast number of players, coaches, officials and parents in attendance over the long weekend involved in the Country Cup for a strong showing of football and sportsmanship. 

Football NSW would also like to acknowledge major sponsor TAFE NSW and NIKE, the official ball sponsor of the Country Cup.