Round 14 Preview – League One Women’s
The weather might be cooling down but the action is heating up as we head into Round 14 in the Football NSW League One Women’s season.
There are seven games to kick off the second half of the season highlighted by Nepean FC hosting Blacktown City FC in the Match of the Round.
Let’s get onto the preview.
Match of the Round: Nepean FC vs Blacktown City FC, Sunday 2 June, 3pm, Cook Park
Nepean FC host Blacktown City FC in the Match of the Round at Cook Park on Sunday afternoon.
The hosts didn’t have the best preparation for this contest after an 8-0 loss to SD Raiders FC away from home.
Nepean FC coach Joseph Ellul will hope his side can lift against one of their local rivals and put in a solid performance.
They might need a big performance from Jemica Artillaga between the sticks to repel the opposition’s attack.
Blacktown City FC won in style with a 6-0 win against Camden Tigers at Landen Stadium last weekend.
The combination between Amber Precious and Eloise Hansen has been good outlet up front for Blacktown City FC.
Sophie Roberts has become a super sub for the visitors and might be called on if they need a goal late in the contest.
This game will be streamed on the Football NSW YouTube channel under the live tab with young gun Beau Clements behind the microphone.
St George FC vs Mt Druitt Town Rangers FC, Sunday 2 June, 3pm, Ilinden Sports Centre
St George FC take on Mt Druitt Town Rangers FC down at Ilinden Sports Centre on Sunday afternoon.
The Saints look to brush off their 3-1 defeat to Bankstown City Lions FC in the Match of the Round.
They will be without Alexia Saltirov and Emma-Jane Winston after their red cards in the defeat which dents their top four hopes.
This game will be a mouth-watering contest between two sides who can find the back of the net vying for finals football.
Mt Druitt Town Rangers FC kept on their merry way with a 4-1 win over South East Phoenix FC last weekend.
It has been death, taxes and Rita Boateng on the scoresheet for the Town Rangers FC in recent weeks which has seen her rise up the goalscoring charts.
The Town Rangers further added to their stocks with Trudy Camilleri joining the high flying side for the second half of the season.
Central Coast Mariners FC vs Marconi Stallions FC, Sunday 2 June, 3pm, Pluim Park
Central Coast Mariners host Marconi Stallions in their game down at Pluim Park on Sunday afternoon.
The Mariners head into this game in form after their 7-0 win against Inter Lions at Pluim Park last weekend.
Annalise Rasmussen fired home a hat-trick in the huge result and she will be ready to add to her tally on Sunday.
The yellow-and-navy are building up results as they aim to charge up the League One Women’s ladder towards finals.
Marconi Stallions showed great character in their 1-1 draw against Sutherland Strikers FC last Sunday afternoon.
Julia Figueira has been a constant figure on the scoresheet for the Stallions and she will look to find the back of the net again.
The Stallions won’t be a pushover shown by their recent results and they will head up the coast full of confidence.
Inter Lions FC vs South Coast Flame FC, Sunday 2 June, 3pm, Majors Bay Reserve
Inter Lions FC take on South Coast Flame FC in their game at Majors Bay Reserve on Sunday afternoon.
The Lions will be keen to roar back after their 7-0 defeat to Central Coast Mariners FC at Pluim Park last weekend.
Fatima Otero will miss the clash after her second half red card in the loss which will stretch the Lions squad.
The Lions hope they can break their run of outs lately and pick up something and move off the bottom of the ladder.
South Coast Flame FC took the lead before they fell to a 2-1 defeat against leaders Hills United FC.
The Flame have lost three games on the bounce so coach Daniel Naumovski will be hoping they can reignite their campaign.
Jessica Cruickshank was the goal scorer in the defeat and she will be keen to find the back of the net again on Sunday.
Camden Tigers FC vs SD Raiders FC, Sunday 2 June, 3pm, Ron Dine Reserve
Camden Tigers FC face off against SD Raiders FC in their game at Ron Dine Reserve on Sunday afternoon.
The Tigers were beaten 6-0 by a rampant Blacktown City FC at Landen Stadium last Sunday afternoon.
They will be ready to put in a big performance after last weekend and possibly upset their local rivals.
Despite the loss, it was a proud moment for Aqeelah Osmany and Felicity Hutchinson who made their First Grade debuts.
SD Raiders FC made a statement with their 8-0 win over Nepean FC at Ernie Smith Reserve last weekend.
They shared the scoring around in the huge win and it underlined the depth the young side has in their squad in 2024.
Taina Almeida leads the way with nine goals for SD Raiders FC and has been a shrewd signing for the south-west side.
South East Phoenix FC vs Hills United FC, Sunday 2 June, 3:15pm, South Nowra Football Complex
South East Phoenix FC welcome Hills United FC to South Nowra Football Complex on Sunday afternoon.
The hosts battled hard before they fell to a 4-1 loss to high flying Mt Druitt Town Rangers FC last weekend.
Sarah Kilby equalized for the Phoenix and she has been an ever present part of their midfield this season.
South East Phoenix FC have built up their confidence over the first half of the season and are ready to spring some surprises in the next few weeks.
Hills United FC conceded first but two quick goals saw them win 2-1 against South Coast Flame FC at Bella Vista Public School.
The leaders continue on their merry way at the top of the ladder in search of their first piece of First Grade silverware in history.
Livewire Kaylie Shannon added another goal to her impressive tally in the win and took it to 11 for the season.
Sutherland Strikers FC vs Bankstown City Lions FC, Sunday 2 June, 3:30pm, Harrie Denning Centre
Sutherland Strikers FC host a resurgent Bankstown City Lions FC at Harrie Denning Centre on Sunday afternoon.
The Strikers took their unbeaten run to three after a 1-1 draw against Marconi Stallions last Sunday afternoon.
Lucy Johnson opened the scoring with her first goal for the club and the former Sky Blue will be keen to double her delight in this game.
Coach Mick McGovern will be glad with the turnaround in recent weeks and they can take a big scalp on their home turf.
Bankstown City Lions FC came from behind to triumph 3-1 against St George FC in the Match of the Round.
Chelsea Greguric scored twice in the win and she has added another option for the Bankstown City Lions FC attack.
It was a winning debut for keeper Keeley Segavcic and the experienced shot stopper will be looking for another big performance on Sunday.
By Justin Davies (@JustDavies90)
