Round 6 Review – League One Women’s
Round 6 in the Football NSW League One Women’s competition featured all the best aspects of the league with six thoroughly entertaining contests.
It was a Super Sunday of action across the league which was headlined by Inter Lions FC hosting Central Coast Mariners FC in the Match of the Round.
Let’s get onto the review.
Match of the Round: Inter Lions 1 defeated by Central Coast Mariners FC 2
Central Coast Mariners FC won 2-1 against Inter Lions FC down at Majors Bay Reserve on Sunday afternoon.
Inter Lions FC put up a fighting performance against one of the top sides in the League One Women’s competition. They took the lead in the 16th minute through Hannah Charak before they were pegged back in the second half.
The Mariners put behind them a sluggish first half to get three points. Peyton Scollay leveled the game in the 56th minute then Leia Puxty put the Mariners ahead in the 59th minute for 2-1 to give them the win.
Inter Lions FC and Central Coast Mariners FC walked out onto Majors Bay Reserve ready to fight for three points.
The Lions made a fast start to the game with Hannah Charak and Paola Andrea Giraldo Uribe both making incisive runs against the Mariners defence.
Charak authored the first chance of the game. She stood over a free-kick and curled it right at Central Coast Mariners FC custodian Grace Davies.
The Mariners had a set piece of their own soon after. Lily McMahon whipped in a free-kick that whistled past Inter Lions FC keepers Amalia Orphaides post.
The visitors found their rhythm and fired the next shot. Claire Denning wriggled free and shot right at Orphanides.
Next, Kiara Coscia broke through and fired right at Davies as the game started at a fantastic tempo.
Inter Lions FC made it 1-0 in the 16th minute. Charak made another strong run down the left and floated a shot which rifled into the top of the net.
Buoyed by their goal, Inter Lions FC drove forward again. Charak was on the ball again and shot wide of the goal.
McMahon went close for the Mariners in the 20th minute. She found space inside box and had a shot which Orphanides turned over.
Inter Lions FC had a flowing counter attack which ended with a shot. Elena Antic rolled an effort right at Davies.
Central Coast Mariners thought they had an equalizer. Leia Puxty, Matilda Gallagher and Peyton Scolley linked up for the latter to score but the flag was up.
The Mariners had a vibrant start to the second half. McMahon had another free-kick which Davies gobbled up.
They made it 1-1 in the 56th minute through Scollay. The Mariners produced a slick move which the striker fired home.
Quickly, it was 2-1 to Central Coast. Ruby Govind-Aley swung in a corner which was recycled to Puxty who drove the ball home in the 59th minute.
The Mariners were in full flow after taking the lead. Scollay sped past her defender again and whacked an effort against the post.
Inter Lions FC rung the changes headed into the final 20 minutes trying to chase an equalizer in the contest.
Eliza Familton went close twice on finishing off the game. She nudged an effort wide then craned a header past the post.
The hosts threw the kitchen sink at the Mariners in the final stages of the game but the Mariners held firm for the win.
Post match, Inter Lions FC coach John Di Biase reflected on a positive performance from his side:
“It was a disappointing result after where we were at half-time, leading and holding the control in the game. Mariners came out and took their chances in the second half and credit to them for that. It is a very dedicated group here at Inter Lions FC and they will be as disappointed as I am for that result.” said Di Biase.
For Central Coast Mariners FC coach Greg Hartge, he reflected on a better second half which saw them take the points:
“We weren’t disciplined in the first half and didn’t play to our strengths but we changed tactics in the second half and the result showed. It was good to bounce back and it has been a good start on the road early in the season.” said Hartge
MATCH STATS
Sunday 6 April 2025
Majors Bay Reserve
Referee: Sharon McLachlan
Assistant Referees: Amelia Dimech & Ky Nishimura-Smirthwaite
Inter Lions FC 1 (Charak ’16)
Central Coast Mariners FC 2 (Scollay ‘56 Puxty ‘59)
Inter Lions FC: 1. Amalia Orphanides, 2. Amy Humphrey, 3. Belinda Anderson-Sharp (18. Gabriela Ferreira ’60), 5. Isabella Romarate King, 6. Zoe Katsionis, 8. Ella Martins (4. Charlotte Wood ’70), 9. Paola Andrea Giraldo Uribe, 10. Kiara Coscia (28. Emilija Jaglica ’70), 11. Hannah Charak (34. Georgina Sarkissian ’70), 17. Elena Antic (7. Mia Micalizzi ’55), 22. Izabella Kalachian
Unused subs: 20. Ashley McIntyre
Yellow cards: Katsionis
Red cards: nil
Central Coast Mariners FC: 3. Teagan Jones, 4. Jordyn Drysdale, 5. Eliza Familton (15. Georgia Calculli ‘90+3), 6. Peyton Scollay, 7. Matilda Gallagher (14. Savannah Lalor ’78), 9. Ruby Govind-Aley (10. Amber Ford ’79), 11. Claire Denning, 13. Annalise Brewster, 17. Leia Puxty, 20. Grace Davies, 34. Lily McMahon
Unused subs: 19. Ava Moller, 33. Isabella Beresford
Yellow cards: nil
Red cards: nil
SD Raiders FC 1 defeated Bankstown City Lions FC 0
SD Raiders FC won 1-0 against Bankstown City Lions FC down at Ernie Smith Reserve on Sunday afternoon.
They have made it four games unbeaten in a superb start to the League One Women’s season which has them in fifth place. SD Raiders FC had to weather an early storm from Bankstown Lions FC but the game went into half-time at 0-0.
SD Raiders FC found their rhythm in the second half and started to control the contest before eventually breaking the deadlock. Tenealle Hay fired home a free-kick in the 81st minute to make it 1-0 SD Raiders FC. The Lions finished with a flurry but the hosts held firm and banked three points.
Sutherland Strikers FC 4 defeated Blacktown Spartans FC 0
Sutherland Strikers FC were 4-0 winners against Blacktown Spartans FC at Harrie Denning Centre on Sunday afternoon.
The Strikers pick up their second win of the League One Women’s season with a comfortable performance on their home turf. Their first goal came from an own goal in the 2nd minute for 1-0 then Keira Moukatas made it 2-0 in the 35th minute followed by Moukatas making it 3-0 in the 40th minute.
The hosts added another goal in the second half to round off the win. Dianne Wilson found the back of the net for 4-0 in the 71st minute. Sutherland Strikers FC saw out the rest of the game without incident to earn another clean sheet.
There was a moment of joy this week for Blacktown Spartans FC in the Sapphire Cup competition. They knocked out current League One Women’s ladders Marconi Stallions FC in a penalty shootout on Wednesday evening.
Blacktown City FC 0 defeated by St George FC 6
St George FC won 6-0 against Blacktown City FC in their game at Landen Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
The Saints were ruthless in front of goal to get back in the winner’s circle with a vital three points. Jordan Baker made it 1-0 in the opening 60 seconds for St George FC then doubled her delight in the 14th minute for 2-0. Nicole Besz slotted home a spot kick in the 24th minute for a 3-0 lead at half-time.
St George FC pushed forward for further goals in the second half to hit Blacktown City FC for six on Sunday afternoon. Lulu Lozano made it 4-0 in the 50th minute then Baker completed her hat-trick for 5-0 in the 60th minute. Rebecca Cousin iced the win and found the back of the net for 6-0 in the 85th minute.
Camden Tigers FC 1 drew with South Coast Flame FC 1
Points were shared in a 1-1 draw between Camden Tigers FC and South Coast Flame FC at Ron Dine Reserve on Sunday afternoon.
That makes it back-to-back draws for Camden Tigers FC who move into 11th on the League One Women’s ladder while South Coast Flame FC slip to fifth on the ladder after recent results in the campaign.
Neither side could find an opening in the first half and they headed to the sheds locked up at 0-0 in an entertaining battle. Camden Tigers FC made it 1-0 in the 50th minute with a rocket by Ashlee Taff beforeThe Flame drew level through Alexis Malizis from the spot in the 80th minute for 1-1 as the game ended square.
Marconi Stallions FC 4 defeated Nepean FC 0
Leaders Marconi Stallions were 4-0 winners against Nepean FC in their game at Marconi Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
The Stallions maintain their advantage at the top of the League One Women’s ladder with their fourth win on the bounce. Nepean FC held their own for much of the first half but Hannah Tomelic unlocked the defence for a 1-0 Stallions lead at the break in the 45th minute.
Charmaine Marquinez made it 2-0 for the hosts right after halftime then an own goal helped make it 3-0 for Marconi Stallions in the 53rd minute. Substitute Carissa Herrera rounded off the win making it 4-0 in the 89th minute.
Hills United FC had the bye
By Justin Davies (@JustDavies90)
