Round 6 Review – Futsal Premier League 2 Open Women’s
The top three in Futsal Premier League 2 Open Womens created a breakaway from the pack in another action-packed round of action. Round 6 saw 33 goals scored in four fascinating contests so let’s get onto the review!
Match of the Round: South Coast Taipans 3 defeated Raiders Futsal Club 1
The South Coast Taipans made it back-to-back success after a 3-1 result against a tough Raiders Futsal Club at UOW Sports Hub on Saturday afternoon.
They were forced to endure some heavy fire from Raiders Futsal Club but quickfire strikes from Jasmine Limon and Lisa Prior put them ahead. Kya Stewart added a score late in the second half to complete the victory and remain in second spot. Coach Bobby Mazevski said that was the best performance his side had put in thus far.
Raiders Futsal Club remain on the outside looking in after another solid performance that didn’t produce any points. Nicole Ossio scored her third of the season to bring it back to 2-1 but they couldn’t turn their shots into goals in this performance.
Looking to get back in the win column, Raiders Futsal Club had the greater chances in the opening stages with a pair of long shots tested Taipans keeper Miriam Bartlett then Amanda Radmillo was played through but denied by Bartlett.
After weathering the early storm, Taipans found the back of the net with their first chance of the contest. Jinneecka Klenka fed through Jasmine Limon whose powerful shot bulged the net for 1-nil Taipans.
Soon after their opener, Taipans doubled their delight in the 12th minute. Ashley Kotevski’s shot was spilled right into the path of Lisa Prior, the attacker was the quickest to the ball and made it 2-nil to the top four side.
Radmillo continued to be the outlet for Raiders Futsal Club. Erin Tavares cushioned a perfect pass into her path but the shot was smothered by Bartlett. Next, she tried her luck with another shot that was dealt with.
Despite having the lion’s share of the opportunities which included a chance right before the break, Raiders Futsal Club headed into the break down 2-1 to a stoic South Coast Taipans side.
Taipans had the first chance of the second half when they controlled possession which opened up opportunities for Pimwdee Polhill and Ursula Bratjanscak which were saved by the Raiders Futsal Club keeper.
Besides that, the Raiders continued to be the dominant side with chances. Tamsin Buchanan had a pair of shots on the half hour mark that were denied then Talie Walton almost reacted quickest to pull one back.
Raiders Futsal Club clawed one back in the 41st minute when a clearance was put into the mix by Raiders Futsal Club then Nicole Ossio craned her neck enough to head home for 2-1. A lifeline for the side looking to crack into the top four.
Taipans continued to hold on as Raiders were finishing faster. They absorbed all the blows thrown at them by Raiders Futsal Club then had a counter that finished with Kya Stewart poked home for 3-1 and three points.
There was a chance for some late consolation for Raiders Futsal Club. They received a penalty kick after Radmillo was brought down by Taipans keeper Bartlett. Conners stepped up to take the kick but it was saved and the follow up scrambled away as Taipans picked up the victory.
Match Stats
Saturday 26 October 2019
UOW Sports Hub
Referee: C. Shelton
2nd Referee: T. Cohen
3rd Referee: J. Adabjou
South Coast Taipans 3 (Limon, Prior, Stewart)
Raiders Futsal Club 1 (Ossio)
South Coast Taipans: 1. BARTLETT Miriam, 2. LOCKARD Grace, 3. STEWART Kya, 4. KLENKA Jinneecka, 7. KOTEVSKI Ashley, 8. POLHILL Pimwdee, 12. LIMON Jasmine, 16. BRATJANSCAK Ursula, 23. PRIOR Lisa
Yellow cards: nil
Red cards: nil
Raiders Futsal Club: 6. RADMILLO Amanda, 33. TAVARES Erin, 38. WALTON Talie, 39. Tamsin Buchanan, 42. VOLODER Emma, 43. OSSIO Nicole, 44. CONNERS Mia, 46. HAMILTON Sophia, 51. TAYLOR Stephanie, 61. HURTADO Mariella
Yellow cards:
Red cards: nil
With Thanks to Justin Smith for his help with the report
Dural Warriors 11 defeated SD Raiders Futsal 0
The Dural Warriors continue their impressive work with an 11-nil thrashing of SD Raiders Futsal on Saturday afternoon at The Centre – Dural.
Saturday night was their fifth straight success and the first time they hit double digits this season. Abbey Lemon led the way for the Warriors with a hat-trick. Golden Boot leader Rachel Perrins also nailed home a brace alongside Skye Wickham-Hill.
The others to find the back of the net were Bianca Dobson, Emma Hurley and Holly Williams in the 11-goal rout. The only disappointment for the Warriors was the red card to Williams who alongside SD Raiders Futsal Mikala Tucker received their marching orders.
West City Crusaders 2 defeated Phoenix Futsal Club 1
West City Crusaders secured their first win since the opening weekend after a tight 2-1 success against Phoenix Futsal Club at Hawkesbury Indoor Stadium on Saturday.
Both sides found the back of the net in the first half with Annika Hansen the scorer for Phoenix Futsal Club. Crusaders would take out a tense second half with the only goal and move level with the vanquished Phoenix in fourth position.
Sydney City Eagles 6 defeated by Sydney Futsal Club 9
Sydney Futsal Club edged a 15-goal thriller at Michael Clarke Recreation Centre after they downed Sydney City Eagles 9-6 Saturday afternoon.
Games at Michael Clarke Recreation Centre have guaranteed goals thus far this season. 36 goals have gone in through the four home games there and Saturday afternoon was no different. There were seven in a thrilling first half that Sydney Futsal Club held a narrow advantage 4-3.
For Sydney City Eagles, Melina Manna and Alanah Nicholas scored braces in their defeat while Abigail Thompson and Kayla Spurway were the other two names to get on the scoresheet. Jessica Beale was given a red card as the only blight on their performance.
Sydney Futsal Club continued their impressive work with their third straight success on Saturday night. Morgan Maxwell led the way for them with a hat-trick with Abbey Harrison, Georgia Manos, Jess Meads, Natalie Marchese and Paris Alcorn all found the back of the net as they remain in equal second position after Round six.
By Justin Davies (@JustDavies90)
