Round 7 Preview – League One Women’s
Round 7 in the Football NSW League One Womens offers up another slate of exciting games for fans to savour across the weekend.
There are seven games to sample which is highlighted by the Match of the Round between Mt Druitt Town Rangers and SD Raiders FC. Let’s get onto the preview.
Match of the Round: Mt Druitt Town Rangers vs SD Raiders FC, Sunday 14 April, 3pm, Popondetta Park
Mt Druitt Town Rangers face off against SD Raiders FC down at Popondetta Park on Sunday afternoon.
The Town Rangers remain in third spot after their 4-0 win over Inter Lions at Majors Bay Reserve last Sunday afternoon.
They have justified the pre-season hype with their performances and can take another huge step on Sunday.
Jessica Anand and Alessia Perre have found the net back of the net as substitutes in recent weeks which gives the Town Rangers some punch late in games.
SD Raiders FC had their fixture washed out against Blacktown City FC last weekend after the rain in Sydney.
The visitors have been a tough team to break down which has helped keep them undefeated through six weeks in the League One Women’s competition.
Up front, Taina Almeida and Abuk Nyor have formed a strong partnership and will look to find the back of the net.
This game will be streamed live on the Football NSW YouTube with Dynamic Dave McDonald behind the microphone for a pulsating contest.
South Coast Flame FC vs Central Coast Mariners FC, Saturday 13 April, 3:15pm, Sir Ian McLennan Park
South Coast Flame FC open the round against Central Coast Mariners at Sir Ian McLennan Park on Saturday afternoon.
The Flame had their game against South East Phoenix FC washed out and will now play it midweek.
Sir Ian McLennan Park has seen 25 goals in four games this League One Women’s season so goals should be on the menu Saturday.
Paula Mitchell has become a constant threat for the Flame with four goals thus far this season and keen for more.
Central Coast Mariners had another week to stew on their first loss after their game against Camden was washed out.
They will be without some of their A League Women stars due to their elimination final against Melbourne Victory in Melbourne.
This fixture last season cost the Mariners the Premiership and they will be keen for some revenge on Saturday.
Marconi Stallions FC vs Camden Tigers FC, Sunday 14 April, 3pm, Marconi Stadium #2
Marconi Stallions host Camden Tigers in their game down at Marconi Stadium #2 on Sunday afternoon.
The Stallions hung in well before they were beaten 3-0 by St George FC at Ilinden Sports Centre last weekend.
They have shown in patches they can be a side that is tough to break down and frustrate their opposition.
Heading back to their home turf might offer them the boost to add some more points to their total.
Camden Tigers were one of the six sides that were washed out after the heavy rain in the state last week.
Coach Alex Prophet has got the team to gel quickly and he hopes they can get back in the winner’s circle.
Last time at home, Camden were comfortable winners and hope they can continue their strong home form.
Inter Lions FC vs Bankstown City Lions FC, Sunday 14 April, 3pm, Majors Bay Reserve
Inter Lions welcome Bankstown City Lions FC down at Majors Bay Reserve on Sunday afternoon.
The Lions had a mixed week with a 3-2 win mid-week over Sutherland Strikers FC then losing 4-0 to Mt Druitt Town Rangers on Sunday.
After getting their first win, the Lions will hope to build on that performance in the next few fixtures.
Milena Visser led the line well for the Lions and she will need to be on target again to help her side on Sunday.
Bankstown City Lions FC suffered their first loss of the season in a 1-0 Match of the Round defeat to Hills United FC.
Ante Covic remained positive about his side despite the loss and they will be ready to fire on Sunday afternoon.
They will look towards Liana Danaskos and Maryam Moshighimi to push them forward in the game.
South East Phoenix FC vs Nepean FC, Sunday 14 April, 3:15pm, South Nowra Football Complex
South East Phoenix FC take on Nepean FC in their game at South Nowra Football Complex on Sunday afternoon.
The Phoenix FC were affected by the washouts in Round 6 with their game against South Coast Flame FC rescheduled to Wednesday 17th April.
Coach Aaron Fuz will have used the week off to get the team ready and hopefully continue their form at their home ground.
Lena Hennequinn has been an outlet for the Phoenix FC attack in recent weeks and she will hope to find the back of the net on Sunday.
Nepean FC were one of four games that were played and won 3-0 against Sutherland Strikers FC at Cook Park.
That win brought some relief for Joseph Ellul’s side who have worked out without reward through the first five weeks of the season.
Tamara Grieves scored the first goal in the win and she will hope to make it double delight down in Nowra.
Sutherland Strikers FC vs Blacktown City FC, Sunday 14 April, 3:30pm, Harrie Denning Centre
Sutherland Strikers FC face off against Blacktown City FC down at Harrie Denning Centre on Sunday afternoon.
The Strikers had a tough week with a pair of defeats to Inter Lions FC and Nepean FC in their games.
Despite the results, it was a big week for Priyanka Gakhar who started her first game after overcoming health issues.
KJ Schmidt was a livewire down the wing in both games and will keep the Blacktown City FC defence busy all afternoon.
Blacktown City FC had a weekend off after their game against SD Raiders FC was washed out last weekend.
Coming into this fixture off a good run, Blacktown City FC hope to continue their charge up the ladder.
Both Ainsley Byrne and Lexy Thorpe have been staples of the visitors backline and hope to keep a clean sheet.
Hills United FC vs St George FC, Sunday 14 April, 3;45pm, Bella Vista Public School
Rounding off the weekend is Hills United FC hosting St George FC at Bella Vista Public School on Sunday afternoon.
Hills United FC won 1-0 against Bankstown City Lions FC in the Match of the Round on Sunday night.
That moved them to the top of the League One Women’s ladder as they chase their first silverware as a club.
Chisato Tokoro came off the bench for her first minutes for the club and hopes to help propel them forward in the next few weeks.
St George FC put together a strong second half to win 3-0 against Marconi Stallions at home last weekend.
The Saints have recovered well from an opening day defeat to make it five games unbeaten and consolidate their top four spot.
The visitors took the spoils in the Grand Final last season and hope to continue their good run against Hills United FC on Sunday.
By Justin Davies (@JustDavies90)
