Round 13 Review – League One Women’s

Round 13 in the Football NSW League One Women’s competition reached the halfway mark with a thrilling weekend of football. There were seven games to enjoy across Sunday highlighted by the Match of the Round between Bankstown City Lions FC and St George FC. Let’s get onto the review.

Match of the Round: Bankstown City Lions FC 3 defeated St George FC 1

Bankstown City Lions FC won 3-1 against St George FC in the Match of the Round at Jensen Park on Sunday night.

The Lions bounced back with three important points after falling behind. Chelsea Greguric levelled for 1-1 in the 45^th minute then turned home again in the 79^th minute to make it 2-1 then Chiara Cengich scored a third in stoppage time.

St George FC weren’t at the races in the game despite taking the lead in the 21^st minute through Emma-Jane Winston. The Saints ended the game with nine players after Alexia Saltirov and Winston were sent off.

Both Bankstown City Lions FC and St George FC strode onto the Jensen Park pitch aiming for three points.

The first chance fell to St George FC. Morgan Maxwell tried to loop a header towards goal but it was flicked wide of the mark.

Bankstown City Lions FC tried their luck from outside the box. Chelsea Greguric tried to hook an effort into the top corner but it was easily handled by St George FC keeper Amalia Orphanides.

The hosts continued to push for the opener. They swung in a corner which fell to Chiara Cencigh who thrashed it wide of the post.

St George FC took the lead in the 21^st minute through Emma-Jane Winston. Jordan Baker found space, fired at Lions keeper Keeley Segavcic who parried right to Winston to tap home for 1-0.

The Saints moved the ball well trying to add to their lead. They fizzed the lead across the park before they fired a shot right at Segavcic.

Bankstown City Lions FC surged forward to find the equalizer. Ena Harada wriggled free from her defender then whistled one wide.

They did find the leveller late in the half. Harada whacked an effort against the right post then Greguric poked home for 1-1 in the 45^th minute.

St George FC made a keeper change at half-time. Caitlin Russell replacing Orphanides and she was called into action early to repel a corner.

Russell was forced to produce another save shortly after. Greguric was played in and her shot was pushed wide by the Saints custodian.

The Lions roared out of the blocks in the second half and were looked to complete the turnaround at home.

The Saints almost got back ahead on the counter. Baker feed through Janan Codmani who cut inside and shot right at Segavcic.

The Lions kept up the pressure headed into the final stages. Maya Miller had a scooping shot which was taken well by Russell.

St George FC were reduced to 10 when Alexia Saltirov was shown a straight red card for her challenge on a Lions player.

Bankstown City Lions FC made it 2-1 in the 79^th minute. The ball was threaded through and turned home by Greguric.

Despite being down to 10, St George FC had their chances. Tayla Cvetkovski cut inside before she sent her effort to the left.

The Lions had a pair of late chances to extend their lead. Aya Seino and Harada both had efforts which were taken well by Russell.

They did make it 3-1 in the 92^nd minute. The free kick was recycled and it was rolled home by Cencigh to round off the win.

Bankstown City Lions FC coach Ante Covic reflected on the dominant performance from his side afterwards:

“I think we dominated most of the game and got a deserved result. The girls scored two great goals after going down early and never dropped their heads. It has been frustrating this season that the girls are putting in isn’t getting the rewards yet.” said Covic.

For St George FC’s Carlo Tini, he reflected on the performance from the side which didn’t live up to their usual standards:

“I think we were outclassed in the game. Our passing was poor, we kept inviting them into the game then were punished. Before the red cards, I thought we were well in the contest against them.” said Tini.

MATCH STATS

Sunday 26 May 2024

Jensen Park

Referee: Jerry Bitas

Assistant Referees: Volkan Aktan & James Dolahenty

Bankstown City Lions FC 3 (Greguric ’45 ’78 Cencigh ‘90+2)

St George FC 1 (Winston ’21)

Bankstown City Lions FC: 3. Stephanie Ambrose, 13. Zali Dean, 15. Chelsea Greguric, 17. Maya Miller, 18. Aya Seino, 23. Ena Harada, 27. Keeley Segavcic, 29. Kahtia Bedano, 33. Chiara Cencigh, 35. Claire Witton, 36. Karen Bennett

Unused subs: 9. Krystallia Kallidakis, 21. Ivana Franulovic, 25. Elig Erdogan, 30 Caitlin Beeker, 31. Sofija Zabic, 44. Lucy Coxsedge

Yellow cards: nil

Red cards: nil

St George FC: 1. Amalia Orphanides (61. Caitlin Russell ’45), 2. Joanna Minas, 4. Nicole Besz, 9. Jordan Baker, 10. Morgan Maxwell, 13. Alexia Saltriov,12. Janan Codmani (19. Raegen Deeley ’73), 13. Alexia Saltirov 14. Angelina Manos (8. Abbey-Rose Cryer ’73), 16. Emma-Jane Winston, 20. Christina Dendrinos, 22. Rebecca Cousins (3. Kate Dale ’57), 30. Tayla Cvetkovski

Unused subs: 11. Kyla Vanderlaan

Yellow cards: Winston ’53 Manos ‘70

Red cards: Saltirov ’74 Winston ‘89

Mt Druitt Town Rangers FC 4 defeated South East Phoenix FC 1

Mt Druitt Town Rangers FC won 4-1 against South East Phoenix FC at Popondetta Park on Sunday afternoon.

The Town Rangers continued their excellent form and cement themselves in the League One Womens top four. Rita Boateng made it 1-0 for the hosts in the 6^th minute before Sarah Kilby equalized for South East Phoenix FC in the 21^st minute. The Town Rangers would lead at the break after Boateng’s second goal in the 42^nd minute for 2-1.

They kept up the pace in the second half with further goals. Rosiara Galea scored to make it 3-1 in the 52^nd minute then Boateng completed her hat-trick for 4-1 in the 83^rd minute in the hosts fifth straight win.

Central Coast Mariners FC 7 defeated Inter Lions FC 0

Central Coast Mariners FC won 7-0 over Inter Lions in their game at Pluim Park on Sunday afternoon.

The Mariners were on fire from the opening whistle. Annalise Rasmussen making it 1-0 within sixty seconds then Rasmussen made it a double delight in the 22^nd minute for 2-0. Jessica Garrett scored the third and fourth goal in the 27^th and 43^rd minute for the 4-0 lead.

Both teams were reduced to ten in the second half after Fatima Otero saw red for Inter Lions while Jordyn Drysdale was sent off for the Mariners. Iona Snape scored for 5-0 in the 68^th minute then Garrett completed her hat-trick in the 81^st minute. Rasmussen joined her in the hat-trick club with her strike for 7-0.

SD Raiders FC 8 defeated Nepean FC 0

SD Raiders FC were 8-0 winners against Nepean FC at Ernie Smith Reserve on Sunday afternoon.

The hosts sent out a warning shot to the competition with their emphatic win which makes it back-to-back wins as well. They blasted out of the gates with four goals in the opening 14 minutes of the game.

Isabella Sultan scored to make it 1-0 in the 4^th minute before Abuk Nyor made it 2-0 in the 9^th minute. Sultan added a second in the 12^th minute for 3-0 then SD Raiders FC captain Elin Rosenberg Cemazar found the back of the net for 4-0.

Last week’s match winner Miriam Zumaya scored the fifth in the 25^th minute for that lead at the break. Taina Almeida made it 6-0 in the 75^th minute then substitute Sarah Mandile added the 7-0 goal in stoppage time then Almeida rounded off the win with a 94^th minute goal for 8-0.

Sutherland Strikers FC 1 drew with Marconi Stallions FC 1

Points were shared between Sutherland Strikers FC and Marconi Stallions in their 1-1 draw at Harrie Denning Centre.

Both teams will be disappointed not to add to their recent purple patch of form with three points in a tightly contested game. It was a cagey affair in the first half which saw them head to the sheds at 0-0.

The Strikers were the first to find the back of the net through mid-season signing Lucy Johnson in the 57^th minute for 1-0. The Stallions chances at an equalizer were dealt a blow when Daniela Brekic was sent off in the second half but they dug deep with ten and found a dramatic leveller through Julia Figueira in the 83^rd minute for 1-1.

Hills United FC 2 defeated South Coast Flame FC 1

Hills United FC won 2-1 against South Coast Flame FC at Bella Vista Public School on Sunday afternoon.

The league leaders hold onto their spot after another success against a dogged South Coast Flame FC side. The visitors took the lead through Jessica Cruickshank in the 22^nd minute and held their 1-0 lead until the break.

Coming out of the break, Hills United FC felt just fine. The hosts equalized in the 46^th minute through Bianca Galayini for 1-1. Kaylie Shannon gave them the lead in the 53^rd minute for 2-1 then they held on for the three points.

Blacktown City FC 6 defeated Camden Tigers FC 0

Rounding out the weekend was Blacktown City FC winning 6-0 against Camden Tigers at Landen Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

The hosts built on their draw from last week and won their first game since Round 7. Eloise Hansen made it 1-0 in the 20^th minute then Amber Precious added the second in the 34^th minute. Hansen scored her second goal for 3-0 in the 41^st minute.

Kiera Hastings scored her maiden goal for the club for 4-0 in the 56^th minute then substitute Claire Szymoniczek made it 5-0 after 80 minutes. Another substitute in Sophie Roberts rounded off the display for 6-0 in the 89^th minute.

By Justin Davies (@JustDavies90)