Round 15 Preview – League One Women’s
Round 15 in the Football NSW League One Womens competition is another thrilling instalment which has seven games to enjoy.
The weekend is highlighted by a top of the table clash between UNSW FC and Hills United FC in the Match of the Round.
Let’s get onto the preview.
Match of the Round: UNSW FC vs Hills United FC, Sunday 18 June, 3pm, The Village Green
Our Match of the Round sees UNSW FC face off against Hills United FC down at The Village Green on Sunday afternoon.
League leaders UNSW have got a four-point advantage over the chasing pack after their win over Sutherland Shire FA last weekend.
It was a first appearance for A-League Womens star Princess Ibini in the result and she will look for her first goal against Hills United FC.
She adds to an already potent UNSW FC attack which has both Marcella Santos and Amanda Levaskevich up top and in fine form.
Hills United FC missed a chance to move into second spot after their draw with South Coast Flame FC at home last weekend.
The visitors have been wasteful in front of goal in their last few games and hope that they can find the goals against the league leaders.
They do have Isabella Sciberras who has scored three goals in two Match of the Round appearances so she will be ready for the game.
This top of the table clash will be streamed live on NPL.TV with the excellent commentary of Eric Subijano behind the microphone for those watching.
South Coast Flame FC vs Sutherland Shire FA, Saturday 17 June, 3:15pm, Sir Ian McLennan Park
We kick off the weekend with South Coast Flame FC and Sutherland Shire FA at Sir Ian McLennan Park on Saturday afternoon.
South Coast Flame FC arrested their recent slump with their draw against high flying Hills United FC last weekend.
These two sides had a pulsating 3-3 draw in the first fixture so we’re set up for a fascinating game to kick off Round 15.
The Flame will look to the dynamic duo of Lulu Lozano and Cristina Barazza to get them three points in a local derby.
St George FC vs Mt Druitt Town Rangers, Sunday 18 June, 3pm, Ilinden Sports Centre
St George FC welcome a surging Mt Druitt Town Rangers for a game at Ilinden Sports Centre on Sunday afternoon.
The Saints did it again with a late goal to snatch a point against Central Coast Mariners in the Match of the Round last week.
They have shown grit in recent weeks getting back-to-back draws so now they will hunt three points and hold onto fourth spot in League One Womens.
Mt Druitt Town Rangers head into this game in superb form after their demolition of Inter Lions at Popondetta Park last Sunday afternoon.
It is a big week for the Town Rangers with their Sapphire Cup contest against NPLNSW Womens leaders APIA Leichhardt on Wednesday night.
They also had their first clean sheet since Round 7 and the defence helmed by Holly Williams will look to make it back-to-back on the weekend.
Central Coast Mariners vs Nepean FC, Sunday 18 June, 3pm, Pluim Park
Central Coast Mariners continue their homestand with a game against Nepean FC at Pluim Park on Sunday afternoon.
The Mariners were pegged back late by St George FC in their draw which was Match of the Round in Round 14.
They have a busy period with a catch-up game against Inter Lions soon and their Sapphire Cup game against the winner of Bankstown City FC and Northern Tigers so they will need to rotate the squad.
Up top, the goal scoring talents of Kaitlin Murphy and Chloe Smith could be enough to see them get back in the winner’s circle.
Nepean FC are undefeated in their last three games after their battling draw against SD Raiders FC in the second game of their homestand.
Their top goal scorer Ella Joyce was back on the scoresheet with her 11th of the season and look to help the side cause an upset on Sunday.
Ben Gough has set up the side to defend stoutly in big games and hope to frustrate the Mariners and add to their point total.
Inter Lions vs SD Raiders FC, Sunday 18 June, 3pm, Majors Bay Reserve
Inter Lions face off against SD Raiders FC in an important game played at Majors Bay Reserve on Sunday afternoon.
The Lions will want to put together a better performance after they were beaten by Mt Druitt Town Rangers at Popondetta Park.
They will look towards their experienced players in Caitlin Webster and Zoe Katsionis to help them achieve the result.
SD Raiders FC are working back into form after their second draw in two weeks against Nepean FC last weekend.
The visitors have plenty of firepower in their team including top scorer Elin Rosenberg Cemazar and Isabella Sultan to get three points.
These two sides had a thrilling 2-2 draw in their first clash back in Round 3 so this Sunday shapes up another exciting clash.
South East Phoenix FC vs Marconi Stallions, Sunday 18 June, 3:15pm, South Nowra Football Complex
In form South East Phoenix FC take on Marconi Stallions at South Nowra Football Complex on Sunday afternoon.
South East Phoenix FC come into this game off a three-game win streak after beating Camden Tigers in Camden last weekend.
They go back to their home ground in Nowra and hope to take a big scalp in Marconi Stallions during this run of form.
Youngster April Rowley has made a big impact in her appearances and found the back of the net again for Phoenix in their win.
Marconi Stallions fought back to snatch a point in their game against Blacktown City FC to make it back-to-back draws for the club.
Custodian Yoshimi Miki has been a standout for Marconi Stallions between the sticks and will be key to their success in Nowra.
Blacktown City FC vs Camden Tigers, Sunday 18 June, 4pm, Landen Stadium
Rounding off the weekend is Blacktown City FC playing Camden Tigers at Landen Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
Blacktown City FC earned a point in their travels against Marconi Stallions at Wanderers Football Park last weekend.
Ella Morris found the back of the net with her third of the season as Blacktown City FC hope this might be the start of a positive run.
Camden Tigers once again battled hard but fell to a two-goal defeat against the rising South East Phoenix FC.
They will take some hope into this contest after beating Blacktown City FC in the reverse fixture and hope to complete the season sweep.
By Justin Davies (@JustDavies90)
