Round 4 Review – League One Women’s
Round 4 in the Football NSW League One Women’s competition was another edition filled with drama, action and of course goals.
We had seven games to savour across the weekend which was headlined by Camden Tigers hosting South East Phoenix FC in the Match of the Round.
Let’s get onto the review.
Match of the Round: Camden Tigers FC 3 defeated South East Phoenix FC 0
Camden Tigers were 3-0 winners against South East Phoenix FC down at Ron Dine Reserve on Sunday afternoon.
The Tigers made it back-to-back wins after the comfortable display. Lisa Fressard scored a brace in the 34th and 50th minute while Tia Berg rounded off the scoring with a third in the 78th minute.
South East Phoenix FC battled hard and were resolute in defence but weren’t able to trouble the Camden Tigers defence. Their best chances fell to Beth Tomlinson and Lena Hennequinn in the defeat.
Both Camden Tigers and South East Phoenix FC strode on Ron Dine Reserve on a hot afternoon ready to rumble.
The Tigers were on the prowl from the opening whistle. They had a chance in second minute through Lisa Fressard which was denied well by Phoenix keeper Jillian Scott.
The hosts continued to hold much of the ball in the opening 15 minutes of the game. Fressard had a shot from long range then she poked one straight.
South East Phoenix FC settled into the game and started to find some width on the wings of the pitch and looking for Lena Hennequin behind the defence.
Next, the Tigers created some chaos in the box from a corner then Jessica Michalak stabbed one wide of the mark.
Camden Tigers opened the scoring in the 34th minute. A good directional ball found Fressard in stride and she slotted home for 1-0 to the delight of her fan club in the corner.
The Tigers kept pushing forward to double their delight before half-time. The ball fell to Indianna Hernandez who turned it wide.
South East Phoenix FC finished the half on a high with a pair of chances. Josephine Rings had a long-range effort then Mackenzie Best swept one wide.
The visitors went close again after the break. Rings broke the offside trap in the 48th minute but couldn’t challenge Tigers keeper Brianna Clarke.
Camen Tigers made it 2-0 in the 50th minute. It was Fressard again who weaved through the defence and rolled it home for her second goal.
South East Phoenix FC’s best chances came from the set piece. Beth Tomlinson stood over a free-kick and bent it wide.
Fressard went close to a hat-trick in the 74th minute. She turned well and fired a shot that whistled past the post.
Camden Tigers did have a third in the 78th minute. Substitute Samantha Cefai had a shot which fell to Tia Berg who scored for 3-0.
Both teams continued surging forward until the final whistle. Phoenix substitute Kirra Jackson had an effort while Pires nodded wide for Camden.
The hosts were able to see out the last few minutes of the game and secured back-to-back wins in style.
Speaking afterwards, Camden Tigers coach Alex Prophet reflected on the solid win for the side in this game:
“I thought it was a great game, girls were brilliant. They didn’t have many chances and we had plenty throughout the game. Girls are learning and enjoying it, they are having some fun and hopefully we can get a few more wins.” said Prophet.
For South East Phoenix FC coach Adrian Fuz, he reflected on the improvement from his side as they continue to gel:
“We were good defensively and the girls made a good effort in that area. We need to improve with our possession and move forward to put the opposition under pressure. The biggest thing is to keep the ball and get some positive game awareness which will push us forward.” said Fuz.
MATCH STATS
Sunday 24 March 2024
Ron Dine Reserve
Referee: Tony Moss
Assistant Referee: Jacob Reid
Camden Tigers FC 3 (Fressard ’34 ’50 Berg ’78)
South East Phoenix FC 0
Camden Tigers FC: 2. Charlotte Flynn, 7. Eve Wilson, 8. Charlotte Wilson, 9. Indianna Hernandez (12. Samantha Cefai ’57), 17. Lisa Fressard (18. Aqeelah Osmany (’79), 20. Katelyn Biffin (13. Isabella La Malfa ’63), 21. Jessica Michalak (31. Grace Chambers ’63), 23. Tia Berg (36. Katie Ayling ’57), 37. Amie Mastop, 40. Brianna Clarke, 80. Ana Filipa Pires
Unused subs: 27. Natalya Robertson
Yellow cards: Wilson ’39 Berg ‘40
Red cards: nil
South East Phoenix FC: 1. Jillian Scott (29. Lauren Trenerry ’45), 3. Mackenzie Best, 7. Peta Cottington, 9. Jessica De Witt (24. Tanishi Reddy ’62), 11. Autumn Ford, 15. Lena Hennequinn, 19. Rachel Jervis (18. Kirra Jackson ’62), 21. Sarah Kilby, 25. Josephine Rings, 26. Claire Scott, 28. Beth Tomlinson
Unused subs: 16. Mariah Heperi-Clark, 31. Abbey Nolan-Hodges
Yellow cards: nil
Red cards: nil
South Coast Flame FC 6 defeated Sutherland Strikers FC 1
South Coast Flame FC won 6-1 against Sutherland Strikers FC down at Sir Ian McLennan Park on Saturday afternoon.
The Flame were on fire with a dominant win which opened Round 4 in the League One Women’s competition. Paula Mitchell made it 1-0 in the fourth minute then Kellie McIntyre scored on her return to the team for 2-0. Mitchell got a brace for 3-0 then Lisa Prior found the back of the net in the 37th minute for a 4-0 lead at the break.
They kept their pressure on in the second half with a further two goals to round off the 6-1 scoreline. Sariah Wilson added the fifth in the 69th minute then Mitchell completed her hat-trick late in the goal. Georgie Lewis found a consolation goal for Sutherland Strikers for their first goal of the season.
Marconi Stallions FC 0 defeated by SD Raiders FC 2
SD Raiders FC won 2-0 against Marconi Stallions in their game at Marconi Stadium #2 on Sunday afternoon.
The undefeated streak continues for SD Raiders FC who have kept pace with the other contenders in the competition. Both teams threw their all at the game in the first half but went into the sheds at 0-0.
The visitors struck quickly after the break, Taiana Almeida found the back of the net in the 52nd minute for 1-0. Almeida doubled her delight in the 83rd minute and confirmed the points for SD Raiders FC.
St George FC 5 defeated Nepean FC 0
St George FC were 5-0 winners against Nepean FC down at Ilinden Sports Centre on Sunday afternoon.
It was a five-star performance from the Saints who got their third win on the bounce in the first month of the season. Janan Codmani opened her St George FC account in style with a pair of goals in the first half in the 13th and 21st minute.
Codmani completed her hat-trick in the 46th minute to make it 3-0 then Jordan Baker added the fourth in the 67th minute. Morgan Maxwell scored for 5-0 in the 67th minute as St George FC could’ve had a few more but for the superb work of Nepean FC keeper Jasmine Crouch.
Mt Druitt Town Rangers FC 1 drew with Hills United FC 1
Points were shared between Mt Druitt Town Rangers and Hills United FC in their 1-1 draw at Popondetta Park on Sunday afternoon.
The game between two sides with high aspirations didn’t disappoint and the intensity was there from the opening whistle. Mt Druitt Town Rangers FC struck first through Isabella Williams to lead 1-0 in the 18th minute.
Hills United FC equalized through Aisling Davidson for 1-1 in the 24th minute as the defender has become a fixture on the scoresheet in 2024. The visitors will be haunted by the missed chances which could’ve seen them take three points.
Bankstown City Lions FC 2 drew with Central Coast Mariners FC 2
Bankstown City Lions and Central Coast Mariners drew 2-2 in a pulsating game at Jensen Park on Sunday afternoon.
The draw is the first dropped points from Bankstown City Lions FC after their sizzling start to the League One Women’s season. It was a chess match in the first half with Bankstown City Lions making the first move as Maryam Mostaghimi scored in the 40th minute for a 1-0 lead at the break.
Bankstown City Lions looked on course for their fourth win after goal machine Aya Seino made it 2-0 in the 73rd minute. The Mariners showed grit and pulled one back from the spot through Annalise Rasmussen in the 90th minute then Ava-Marie Carlson snatched a point for the Mariners in stoppage time.
Blacktown City FC 3 defeated Inter Lions FC 0
Blacktown City FC won 3-0 against Inter Lions in their game down at Landen Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
That makes it back-to-back wins for Blacktown City FC who have made a strong start to the 2024 campaign. Amelia Savetta opened the scoring from the spot for the hosts with her fourth goal of the season.
They continued their work in the second half to earn three valuable points. Cassidy Chidgey, a name familiar to those in League One Women’s came off the bench and scored with her first touch to make it 2-0. Claire Szymoniczek rounded off the win with 72nd minute goal.
By Justin Davies (@JustDavies90)
