Round 13 Review – League One Women’s
Round 13 in the Football NSW League One Women’s competition was another excellent weekend with five games played on Sunday afternoon.
There were big wins for some of the contenders and vital points for those chasing them.
The round was headlined by Hills United FC and St George FC in the Match of the Round.
Let’s get onto the review!
Match of the Round: Hills United FC 1 defeated St George FC 0
Hills United FC won 1-0 against St George FC in their game at Valentine Sports Park on Sunday afternoon.
The league leaders remain three points clear at the summit after another solid performance which saw them keep a clean sheet. Gemma Woolley was the lone goal scorer with her 23rd minute strike.
St George FC will be disappointed that they didn’t compete until to their usual standard across the 90 minutes. Their best chances fell to Golden Boot leader Jordan Baker and Janan Codmani in the contest.
Both Hills United FC and St George FC strode onto Valentine Sports Park ready to battle for three points.
St George FC were the side that settled first, holding much of the ball and probing for an opening in the stoic Hills United FC defence.
It was the hosts who had the first chance of the game. Elin Rosenberg Cemazar fired an effort right at St George FC keeper Caitlin Russell.
Hills United FC kept peppering Russell with shots as Tasmin Buchanan and Isabella Sciberras tried their luck.
The Saints did test Hills United FC keeper Sarah Easthope with an effort. Jordan Baker shooting straight at the custodian.
Janan Codmani went closer moments later. She drove into the box and flicked her effort against the apex of the post and crossbar.
Hills United FC made it 1-0 in the 27th minute. Gemma Woolley pounced on a loose touch then held off a defender to roll home.
That goal pushed Hills United FC forward for a second. Bella Donaldson floated in a free-kick which Brooke Hastie headed onto the bar.
The hosts held firm at the back and took a one-goal lead into the break as they look to maintain their lead at the top of the league.
St George FC came out in the second half looking to squash that dream. Tayla Cvetkovski wriggled free and shot over the bar.
Next, the ball fell to Bianca Galayini inside the box for Hills United FC and the attacked whipped it right at Russell.
Substitute Jess Wootton was keen to make an impact for Hills United FC. She weaved past several defenders before whistling past the left post.
St George FC rung the changes to get themselves back in the game but the Hills United FC defence remained stout.
The host were not content to sit on their lead. Donaldson shot straight then Wootton pushed another effort beyond the post.
Hills United FC saw out stoppage time and maintain their three-point lead at the apex of the League One Women’s ladder.
Post match, Hills United FC coach Alan Tasses reflected on a good win for his side against tough opposition:
“It is always tough against St George FC, we are two even sides. We got away with it tonight and it was a good goal from [Gemma] Woolley which decided the game. I am happy to take the points and move to next week.” said Tasses.
For St George FC coach Mark Greenfield, he was left puzzled at his side not being at the races in the game:
“We gifted them a goal which you can’t do against good sides. We didn’t execute well and went to the long ball too often. Second half we played our way, creating a few chances but weren’t dangerous tonight.” said Greenfield.
MATCH STATS
Sunday 25 May 2025
Valentine Sports Park
Referee:
Assistant Referees:
Hills United FC 1 (Woolley ’23)
St George FC 0
Hills United FC: 3. Aisling Davidson, 5. Rhanni Plummer, 6. Brooke Hastie, 7. Gemma Woolley (12. Jess Wootton ’69), 8. Bella Donaldson (33. Zoe Murdoch ’80), 10. Bianca Galayini (17. Rachel Glendenning ’69), 11. Isabella Sciberras (13. Helena Berridge ’85), 14. Elin Rosenberg Cemazar, 15. Tasmin Buchanan, 25. Monique Holder (9. Isabella Sciberras ’85), 99. Sarah Easthope
Unused subs: 30. Bridget Brien
Yellow cards: Donaldson ’38 Buchanan ‘83
Red cards: nil
St George FC: 3. Danielle Rutstein, 7. Tayla Cvetkovski, 8. Abbey-Rose Cryer (31. Paris Alcorn ’73), 9. Jordan Baker, 10. Janan Codmani, 13. Lauren Johnson (17. Ashley Kotevski ’80), 14. Angelina Manos (22. Rebecca Cousins ’80), 15. Genevieve Ruso, 18. Jaslyn Moore (19. Morgan Maxwell ’58), 20. Caitlin Russell, 26. Sienna Borrill (6. Tara Palmer ’58)
Unused subs: 1. Emilija Vidakovic
Yellow cards: nil
Red cards: nil
SD Raiders FC 7 defeated Blacktown Spartans FC 0
SD Raiders FC won 7-0 against Blacktown Spartans FC at Ernie Smith Reserve on Sunday afternoon.
It was a commanding performance from SD Raiders FC make it five wins on the bounce at home. Sarah Mandile made it 1-0 for SD Raiders FC in the 20th minute then Taiana Almeida scored in the 21st and 30th minute for a 3-0 lead at half-time.
SD Raiders FC were clinical in front of goal in the second half to fire home four more goals. Abigail Boag found the back of the net for 4-0 in the 53rd minute followed by Tenealle Hay making it 5-0 in the 61st minute. Boag added a second for 6-0 in the 76th minute then substitute Erin Phelan rounded off the win scoring for 7-0 in the 78th minute.
Camden Tigers FC 1 defeated Blacktown City FC 2
Blacktown City FC won 2-1 against Camden Tigers FC down at Ron Dine Reserve on Sunday afternoon.
The visitors won their first game since Round 5 and took down a resilient Camden Tigers outfit on their own patch. Midfielder Zoe Zaczek made it 1-0 for Blacktown City FC in the 24th minute and they held on for a single goal lead at the break.
Montanna Taff drew Camden Tigers FC level in the 61st minute with her goal before Rhea D’Mello gave Blacktown City FC all three points when she made it 2-1 in the 80th minute. Blacktown City FC coach Michael Hawthorne was pleased with their performance building on their from the mid-week clash.
Inter Lions FC 3 defeated Nepean FC 1
Inter Lions FC were 3-1 winners against Nepean FC in their game at Majors Bay Reserve on Sunday afternoon.
The hosts picked up their fifth win of the League One Women’s season with a comfortable display against Camden. Jenny Hughes made it 1-0 for Inter Lions FC in the 6th minute then Elena Antic doubled the delight making it 2-0 in the 12th minute.
Nepean FC pulled back a goal before half-time. Gemma Morgan was cool from the spot to bring it back to 2-1 at the break. Inter Lions restored their two-goal advantage from substitute Paola Andrea Giraldo Uribe in the 81st minute for 3-1 and move them into eighth spot of the ladder at the mid-way point.
Sutherland Strikers FC 0 defeated by Bankstown City Lions FC 1
Bankstown City Lions FC won 1-0 against Sutherland Strikers FC at Jensen Park on Sunday afternoon.
The Lions made it four games unbeaten with their close win against a dogged Sutherland Strikers FC side. The first half was a close affair between the sides and neither could break the deadlock so they went in at 0-0.
It looked like both sides were hurtling towards another stalemate before Bankstown City Lions FC snatched the win late. Kahtia Bedano was the hero for the Lions with her 90th minute strike earning them all three points.
Central Coast Mariners FC vs South Coast Flame FC was washed out
Marconi Stallions FC had the bye
By Justin Davies (JustDavies90)
