NSW Metro White Under 15’s progress to NYC Final
The 2022 National Youth Championships semi-finals didn’t disappoint with a series of hard fought, physical and dramatic matches that included Trevor Fattore’s Under 15’s NSW Metro White side that progressed to Friday’s final following a dramatic 2-1 victory over Western Australia.
With the expectations of being the largest football state on their backs, NSW Metro White lined up again Western Australia.
The first half was a fierce fight only separated by WA’s James Overy when he buried a penalty after being taken down in the box.
NSW looked certain to score mid-way through the second term only to be denied by desperate, and at times lucky, WA defence.
A piece of Noah Mathie brilliance locked scores at 1-1 and with it the momentum swung firmly towards NSW.
NSW slotted a late penalty thanks to Jetzen Lopez to secure their finals place sparking riotous celebrations from their squad mates chanting “New. South. Wales!”.
The drama was heavier than Wednesday’s rain when Victoria played Queensland in the remaining 15s match.
A thrilling penalty shootout (4-3 QLD) elevated the Maroons into the finals and the memory will be lasting on all for eternity.
Victoria had a chance to go one up in regular time hitting the cross bar with a penalty enthralling spectators.
In between the theatre of finals football was an epic back-and-forth tussle befitting the best players in the country.
All eyes turn to Friday where NSW Metro White will take on Queensland White at 1:20pm.
Good luck to all the boys and coaching staff for tomorrow’s big finale.
Meanwhile, the NSW Country side bowed out with a win and a loss in their 14’s and 15’s category.
The 14’s lost 3-1 to Northern NSW with Beau Lynch scoring the only goal while the 15’s defeated Northern NSW 1-0 thanks to a Jack Pinkstone goal.
UNDER 15 METRO WHITE SQUAD: 1 Noah Mathie, 2 Jetzen Lopez, 3 Oliver Steinerts, 4 Ben Mewett, 5 Sean Suzuki (GK), 6 Blake Bolwell, 7 Massimo Papallo, 8 Junior Conde, 9 Anton Isaako, 10 Kye Cassar, 11 Alex Tilocca, 12 Alex Zaverdinos (GK), 13 Agazio Fragomeli, 14 Meliwethu Nkomo, 15 Nick Badolato, 16 Tyler Williams, 17 Jacob Rujnic
Key National Youth Championships Links
- Full day and tables are available HERE (filter by organisation – Northern NSW Football, competition – National Youth Championships)
- Check out the 2022 National Youth Championships for Boys draw HERE
- See the 2022 National Youth Championships for Boys Program HERE
- Stream the 2022 National Youth Championships for Boys HERE
