Round 19 Review – League One Women’s
Round 19 for the League One Womens competition was another wonderful exhibition of football across the eight games.
The fight for the finals continues as the ladder remains logjammed in the middle portion.
Let’s get onto the review!
Match of the Round: Marconi Stallions 1 defeated by Gladesville Ravens 4
Gladesville Ravens got back into the winner’s circle with a comfortable 4-1 win against Marconi Stallions on Sunday afternoon.
Marconi Stallions were matching the competition leaders for much of the first half and equalised at 1-1 when Ceyda Cambaz scored. The Stallions were unable to keep that up in the second half and fell away in the contest.
It was a return to form for Gladesville Ravens. After their loss last weekend, they had the perfect start when Gemma Woolley poked home then Lara Brewis made it 2-0 at the break. Anja Seeto and a bomb from Georgia Vlangos kept the visitors in the fight for the Premiership.
Coming off their loss last week, Gladesville Ravens started the game in perfect fashion. A wonderful cross from Elizabeth Gilbane found Gemma Woolley to tap home for 1-0.
Not content to sit on their lead, the Ravens kept their foot on the pedal. Georgia Vlangos had a shot from range then Keiko Tanaka teased one onto the head of Woolley who craned the header wide of the mark.
Woolley continued to be involved in the contest. She turned provider for Ravens captain Zoe Zaczek who forced Stallions keeper Isabella Sollecito into a fantastic save.
Ravens kept peppering the Stallions defence with Woolley having a pair of chances which were both saved well to keep the Stallions in the contest.
Marconi did find a sucker punch in the 39th minute. It was their striker tandem who combined with Tania Baban threaded a pass to Ceyda Cambaz who fired home to make it 1-1.
The Ravens did wrestle back the lead just before the half-time whistle. Woolley played in a wonderful ball to a rushing Lara Brewis whose first time shot trickled in to make it 2-1.
Looking to once again find an equaliser, the Stallions were the first side to register a shot in the second half which was taken well by Ravens custodian Romina Parraguirre.
On the hour mark, Baban weaved past several Ravens defenders but put her shot right at Parraguirre as the game started to stretch.
Parraguirre was on hand again to deny Baban in the 67th minute with a reflex save from close range on the Stallions striker to maintain their 2-1 lead.
Gladesville Ravens gave themselves a two-goal advantage with a close range finish from Anja Seeto after another good cross from Woolley that made it 3-1.
Georgia Vlangos put the icing on the cake for Gladesville Ravens tonight. She was given some space from about 25 yards out and unfurled a long-range effort that gave them a 4-1 lead.
Speaking post-match Marconi Stallions coach was happy with his team’s effort against a tough team despite being down on troops:
“I thought we were in the game for the first half. We made a few mistakes and paid the price for them in the second half. I fielded the best team I could due to sickness and injury and the team fought hard in the game.” said Severin.
For Gladesville Ravens coach Andrew Galbraith, he surmised it as a game of two halves and was happy his side finished the game off:
“It was a game of two halves tonight. We dominated the play in the first half without much end product which was frustrating for us. I asked for greater focus and application in the second half and we got that in the second half.” said Galbraith.
“To bounce back is a good sign of a team that wants to win. It was commendable for the side and we need to take that into our game next week.” finished Galbraith.
MATCH STATS
Sunday 26 June 2022
Marconi Stadium, Bossley Park
Referee: Gregory Roberts
Assistant Referees: Laureano Villarroel & Gregg Bakos
Marconi Stallions 1 (Cambaz ‘39)
Gladesville Ravens 4 (Woolley ‘5, Brewis ‘45, Seeto ‘76, Vlangos ‘82)
Marconi Stallions: 3. AITKEN Natasha (35. PERRE ‘87), 8. CAMBAZ Ceyda, 9. BABAN Tania, 10. VOLODER Emma, 12. BREKIC Daniela, 18. MANNA Melina, 21. SOLLECITO Isabella, 24. BOLZAN Montana (18. OSSIO ‘65), 25. DAL BON Louise (32. FINNERTY ‘75), 26. BRIEN Abbey, 37. DONOHUE Caley (31. CONSTABLE ‘75)
Unused subs: 27. MASTOP Amie
Yellow cards: nil
Red cards: nil
Gladesville Ravens: 5. TANAKA Keiko, 6. SEETO Anja, 7. WOOLLEY Gemma (4. LIDBETTER ‘85), 8. VLANGOS Georgia, 9. ZACZEK Zoe (18. LONG ‘85), 11. BREWIS Lara, 12. DENBY Astreia, 15. GILBANE Elizabeth, 22. PARRAGUIRRE Romina, 24. DAVEY Kimberley, 26. O’REILLY Maggie
Unused subs: 2. HARKIN Amy, 2. HANSEN Eloise, 28. HATTON Isabelle, 43. DAVINE Luca
Yellow cards: nil
Red cards: nil
Sutherland Shire FA 2 defeated Central Coast Mariners 1
Sutherland Shire FA took three important points in their 2-1 win against Central Coast Mariners at Harrie Denning Centre on Sunday afternoon.
That will be a huge win for Sutherland Shire FA against one of the top sides in the League One Womens competition. The young side have competed well without any success in recent weeks but were dominant across the contest.
Sutherland Shire FA opened the scoring through Lily Hart and held a 1-0 advantage headed into the half-time break. Alina Stojcevski handed them all three points in the 78th minute with her goal in a game where the hosts used their flanks well.
For Central Coast Mariners, they equalised just after half-time through Chloe Smith which was her 14th goal of the season but couldn’t find a second goal. The Mariners remain five points adrift from the finals and need to string some wins together in the final 10 rounds.
Camden Tigers 0 defeated by SD Raiders FC 1
A tight tussle went the way of SD Raiders FC in their 1-0 victory against a dogged Camden Tigers outfit at Ron Dine Stadium.
The game was decided late on with a penalty slotted home well by SD Raiders FC’s Kiara Coscia to finally break down the Camden Tigers defence. It was an improvement for the hosts after their 3-1 loss in the reverse fixture.
SD Raiders FC picked up a vital three points which puts them back in the top four after their recent inconsistent run. The south-west side are in a prime spot to get themselves into the League One Womens finals later this season.
Camden Tigers were beaten but not broken after a good effort by the side. They held their own against SD Raiders FC for a majority of the contest and were disappointed to concede late and not take anything from the game.
Nepean FC 0 defeated by Inter Lions 2
Inter Lions headed back from Cook Park with three points in their 2-0 win against Nepean FC on a brisk Sunday afternoon.
It was a tight game between two sides desperate for points. Inter Lions continue their resurgence and register back-to-back wins for a rare time in 2022. The visitors have found some consistency in their work and getting results.
Inter Lions found the opener in the first ten minutes of the game with an own goal unfortunately from the Nepean FC defence. Chloe O’Brien doubled their delight late in the contest to settle the three points for Inter Lions.
Nepean FC were battling all contest with a young side on Sunday afternoon and the task was made harder when Jamaica Marshall was given a red card. Nepean FC are still learning their way under new coach Ben Gough but will be back and fighting next week.
St George FC 1 drew with Northbridge Bulls FC 1
Between two top four sides, it was honours even in the 1-1 draw for St George FC and Northbridge Bulls FC at Fraser Park on Sunday afternoon.
These two sides are chasing finals football and the game was played in such fashion with a robust game that left nothing between the two sides. The point is better for St George FC who remain in third while Northbridge Bulls FC drop out of the top four.
St George FC found their goal through Stevie Donougher which continues the strong run of form for the home side as they are wedged comfortably in third. Coach Mark Cupitt was happy with his side’s work in the game considering the tough run they have coming up.
For Northbridge Bulls FC, that makes it back-to-back draws for the reigning Champions who remain on the outside looking in for the finals. Tamires Souza hit the 30 mark for goals this season with her strike on Sunday afternoon.
Mt Druitt Town Rangers 0 defeated by UNSW FC 6
It was a first half blitz for UNSW FC which saw them win 6-0 against Mt Druitt Town Rangers at Popondetta Park on Sunday afternoon.
The students are making their surge towards finals football with another impressive performance and have laid down a marker to the other sides. Eve Hess took the headlines with a hat-trick for UNSW FC on Sunday afternoon.
UNSW FC were clinical in the second half and blew away the Town Rangers. The other goals were scored by Marcella Santos for her hat-trick. This result has moved UNSW FC into the top four and primed for a chance at finals football this season.
Mt Druitt Town Rangers had an afternoon to forget with a big loss at home. The Town Rangers have endured a tough campaign but have put in every game thus far. They did keep UNSW FC at 0-0 until just before half-time.
South East Phoenix FC 3 defeated by South Coast Flame FC 5
It was a thriller in Nowra where South Coast Flame FC triumphed 5-3 against South East Phoenix FC at South Nowra Football Complex on Sunday afternoon.
The goals flowed in an open contest which had eight fantastic goals and saw South Coast Flame FC level the season series with their closest neighbours. South Coast Flame FC will be delighted to register back-to-back wins.
South East Phoenix FC showed wonderful spirit to draw level twice after trailing 2-0 early in the contest and conceding two late goals. Madison Cater got herself a brace in the defeat while Amanda Carney was the other scorer.
For South Coast Flame FC, the highlight was a wonderful hat-trick from Jessica Cruickshank which takes her season tally to 11 for the year. Lisa Prior and Emilia Skopal also found the back of the net in a big win for the Flame’s finals aspirations.
Hills United FC 1 defeated Blacktown City FC 0
Hills United FC picked up another three points against a feisty Blacktown City FC side in their 1-0 win at Bella Vista Public School.
The hosts continue their tussle at the top with Gladesville Ravens but maintain top spot due to their superior goal difference. Hills United FC were made to work for the points against a well drilled Blacktown City FC side.
It was going to take a cracking goal to settle the contest and Stefanie Trovato stepped up to deliver. The striker fired home from outside the box in the 29th minute. It also was another clean sheet for the Hills United FC defence.
Blacktown City FC won’t like to lose but the young side have improved from their first meeting against the League One Womens powerhouse. Keeper Kiara Rochaix pulled off some magnificent saves to keep them in the contest while Ella Morris and Hannah Krause also starred.
By Justin Davies (@JustDavies90)
