Round 11 Review – League One Women’s
Round 11 in the Football NSW League One Women’s competition was a blockbuster edition to celebrate both Mother’s Day and Female Football Week.
There are six games to run the rule over this weekend highlighted by the Match of the Round between Mt Druitt Town Rangers FC and Blacktown City FC.
Let’s get onto the review.
Match of the Round: Mt Druitt Town Rangers FC 3 defeated Blacktown City FC 0
Mt Druitt Town Rangers FC won 3-0 against Blacktown City FC down at Popondetta Park on Sunday afternoon.
The Town Rangers did all their damage in the first half to lead 3-0 at the half. Leena Khamis opened the scoring in the 13th minute with a header then a double to Rita Boateng in the 33rd and 36th minute completed their scoring.
Blacktown City FC huffed and puffed but they weren’t able to find their way past the Town Rangers defence. Their best chances fell to Amber Precious and Alyse-May McCutcheon with the latter hitting the post.
Both Mt Druitt Town Rangers FC and Blacktown City FC walked onto the pitch at Popondetta Park for a Mother’s Day clash to finish off Female Football Week.
The visitors were the first to author a chance in the contest. Amber Precious was released well and shot straight at Mt Druitt keeper Renee Krstanovska.
Mt Druitt Town Rangers responded with a pair of chances to Tiarne Flavin and Rosie Galea which were dealt with easily.
Blacktown City FC kept pushing forward. Eloise Hansen was sent into the area by Zoe Zaczek and shot low right to Krstanovska.
Next, it was a surging run from Alyse-May McCutcheon which ended with the striker hitting the right post with her shot.
The hosts opened the scoring in the 13th minute. Galea put the header right on the head of Leena Khamis who nodded home for 1-0.
Fueled by the opener, Mt Druitt went within inches of a second goal. Rita Boateng was sprung free but cushioned her effort against the post.
She made up for that miss in the 33rd minute, making it 2-0 Mt Druitt. She strode free again and found the bottom corner of the net.
Like Sydney buses, you wait half an hour for a goal and a second quickly follows. Boateng had an interchange of passes with Khamis before drilling home for 3-0 in the 36th minute.
Blacktown City FC tried to pull back a goal before half-time but they were held at bay by the Town Rangers who enjoyed a brilliant first half.
Coming out of the break, Blacktown City FC tried to find a spark with a pair of substitutes. One of the substitutes, Amelia Savetta had a chance which fizzed wide.
Khamis looked to provide another assist for Boateng. She floated in a cross which Boateng couldn’t connect with properly.
Caitlin Campbell tried to add a fourth for Mt Druitt from a free-kick. She sent in the set piece which found Khamis who forced Blacktown City FC keeper Amy Harkin into a diving save.
Harkin was called into action twice to prevent the Town Rangers. First, she denied Khamis then the follow up from Boateng was repelled.
The Town Rangers had two more chances to extend the score. Galea had a shot right at Harkin then Khamis sent one over.
The hosts were able to see out the rest of the game and confirm their fourth straight win in the Match of the Round.
MATCH STATS
Sunday 12 May 2023
Popondetta Park
Mt Druitt Town Rangers FC 3 (Khamis ’13 Boateng ’33 ‘36)
Blacktown City FC 0
Mt Druitt Town Rangers FC: 2. Holly Williams (39. Sienna Cooper-Durant ’52), 7. Sheiden Jabour, 9. Peyton Crye, 11. Rita Boateng (33. Mia Watson ’75), 15. Rosaria Galea (32. Evelyn Batchelor ’85), 16. Caitlin Campbell, 18. Holly Dalrymple (12. Alessia Perre ’75), 20. Tasmyn Hill, 23. Tiarne Flavin, 24. Leena Khamis (30. Paris Vinuya ’85), 88. Renee Krstanovska
Unused subs: 1. Laura Tredinnick
Yellow cards: nil
Red cards: nil
Blacktown City FC: 2. Ainsley Byrne, 4. Molly Walsh (5. Lexy Thorpe ’80), 7. Claire Szymoniczek (10. Tiana Anderson ’63), 9. Alyse-May McCutcheon (14. Ameila Savetta ’45 (6. Sophie Roberts ’80)), 12. Keira Hastings (15. Olivia Moar ’45), 18. Amber Precious, 19. Paris Kambouris, 20. Amy Harkin, 21. Eloise Hansen, 22. Angelina Mastoris, 33. Zoe Zaczek
Unused subs: 1. Courtney Mackenzie
Yellow cards: Mastoris ‘52
Red cards: nil
Inter Lions FC 0 drew with Nepean FC 0
Points were shared between Inter Lions FC and Nepean FC in their 0-0 draw at Majors Bay Reserve on Sunday afternoon.
Both teams will be delighted to add another point to their tally in a tight tussle which saw them throw everything at each other. Inter Lions FC got their first clean sheet of the season for Ashley McIntyre in the stalemate.
For Nepean FC, it is a well-earned point on the road which will please their coach Joseph Ellul as they look to be more resolute at the back. They had their chances in the contest but were unable to find the back of the net.
Sutherland Strikers FC 2 defeated Camden Tigers FC 1
Sutherland Strikers FC won 2-1 against Camden Tigers FC down at 5Sports on Sunday afternoon.
The Strikers enjoyed their first win of the League One Women’s season and means every team has a win in the competition. Both of their goals came from KJ Schmidt who takes her tally to three goals thus far this season.
Camden Tigers were unable to build on their two positive results in previous weeks but they did find the back of the net. Cassidy Chambers found the back of the net for the visitors on a tough afternoon.
Hills United FC 0 defeated by Marconi Stallions FC 1
Marconi Stallions were 1-0 winners against Hills United FC at Bella Vista Public School on Sunday afternoon.
The last undefeated team in the League One Women’s competition has gone down after Marconi Stallions sprung one of the biggest upsets of the season against the league leaders away from home.
Much of the win was built on superb saves from Marconi Stallions keeper Isabella Sollecito which included a penalty. Sollecito collects another clean sheet while the goal for the Stallions was scored by Julia Figueira in the 62nd minute although they needed to bunker down after Daniela Brekic’s red card in the 78th minute to get the three points.
Hills United FC will be disappointed to suffer their first loss of the campaign after having several good chances in the contest. Coach Alan Tasses will want his side to be more clinical in the next few weeks.
Bankstown City Lions FC 8 defeated South East Phoenix FC 0
Bankstown City Lions FC won 8-0 against South East Phoenix FC at Jensen Park on Sunday afternoon.
The Lions made it back-to-back wins with a comfortable success which has helped them steady the ship in recent weeks. Ena Harada made it 1-0 in the 7th minute before sharpshooter Aya Seino doubled their delight in the 14th minute for a 2-0 half-time lead.
They continued to find the back of the net in the second half to cruise to the win which will please coach Ante Covic. Chelsea Greguric made it 3-0 in the 49th minute then Chiara Cencigh added the fourth in the 60th minute.
Harada completed her hat-trick with goals in the 75th and 81st minute then substitute Emilia Trueba scored for 7-0 in the 84th minute before Seino rounded off the display to make it 8-0 in the 89th minute.
South Coast Flame FC 1 defeated by St George FC 3
Rounding out the weekend was St George FC beating South Coast Flame FC 3-1 at Sir Ian McLennan Park on Sunday night.
The Saints won back-to-back games against a dogged Flame side under the lights. Morgan Maxwell made it 1-0 for St George FC in the 8th minute before Sariah Wilson equalized for the Flame for 1-1 in the 25th minute. The visitors took a lead into the break due to Nicole Besz strike in the 36th minute for 2-1.
St George FC made a strong start to the second half and quickly made it 3-1 in the 50th minute through an own goal. They were able to finish the rest of the game without incident to take three points back up the highway.
Central Coast Mariners FC vs SD Raiders FC was washed out
By Justin Davies (@JustDavies90)
