Round 16 Review – League One Women’s
Round 16 in the Football NSW League One Women’s competition underlined the drama which is present across the league.
There were some dramatic comebacks and plenty of goals in the six games completed this weekend.
The Match of the Round saw Bankstown City Lions FC host South Coast Flame FC in a five-goal thriller.
Let’s get onto the review!
Match of the Round: Bankstown City Lions FC 2 defeated by South Coast Flame FC 3
South Coast Flame FC had a 3-2 comeback win against Bankstown City Lions FC at Jensen Park on Sunday evening.
The Lions had a strong first half and took the lead through Krystallia Kallidakis in the 10th minute then made it 2-0 in the 37th minute from Karen Bennett. The young side was pegged back in the second half.
For South Coast Flame FC, it was a fantastic comeback to remain a point outside the top four. Molly Lawless started the comeback in the 49th minute then Abbey Crapp tapped home to equalise in the 57th minute for 2-2. Lawless completed the turnaround with her 91st minute thumping strike for 3-2.
Both Bankstown City Lions FC and South Coast Flame FC trot onto Jensen Park ready to battle for three points.
The hosts were the first side to offer up a chance. It fell right to Jemma Hall on the edge of the box before she fired over.
South Coast Flame FC had a few half chances in the opening stages but didn’t trouble Bankstown City Lions FC keeper Keeley Segavcic.
Bankstown City Lions FC made it 1-0 in the 10th minute. Hall started the move finding Lucy Coxsedge who drilled in a cross for Krystallia Kallidakis to fire home.
Kallidakis tried to repeat the dose this time from range. Her strike bent wide of the right post of South Coast Flame FC custodian Ciara Wade.
Emily Kostovski was a bright spark for the Flame early. She drove forward and fired a shot right to Segavcic.
Next, she tried to turn provider to get Flame level. Kostovski threaded through a ball for Bessie Riethmuller who sprayed it wide.
The Lions made it 2-0 in the 37th minute. Karen Bennett drove down the left side and struck one low which got past Wade.
Coming out of the break, South Coast Flame FC felt just fine. They started with a high intensity to get back into the contest.
The visitors made it 2-1 after Kostovski’s cross was put into the path of Molly Lawless to tap home in the 49th minute.
The Flame levelled the game in the 57th minute. It was a slick move which sent Kostovski through and she passed it for Abbey Crapp to turn home for 2-2.
Buoyed by their equaliser, South Coast Flame FC pushed forward to complete the turnaround with Crapp going closest.
Substitute Chrystal Duggan almost produced the moment. She found space on the left, cut inside and fired straight at Segavcic.
The Lions surged forward with their own chance to restore their lead. Crystal Woods wriggled free and unfurled a shot right at Wade.
South Coast Flame FC completed the turnaround in the 91st minute. Crapp back heeled it into the path of Lawless who thumped it home for 3-2.
Post match, Bankstown City Lions FC coach Ante Covic reflected on the effort from his young side:
“It is disappointing to lose but we only have eight first graders available and lacked some experience in the second half. First half was great, but we dropped off and copped three goals. Considering the circumstances we stuck in all game and the girls from the 23s will get good experience out of this.” said Covic.
South Coast Flame FC coach Daniel Naumovski praised the spirit from his side to turn the game around in the second half:
“It was a poor first half from us but we didn’t have a doubt that we would mount a comeback in the second half. We executed well in the second half and substitute [Mikayla] De Jong helped us push forward and get the win.” said Naumovski.
MATCH STATS
Sunday 15 June 2025
Jensen Park
Referee: Sujan Pathak
Assistant Referees: Zhi Johnny Li & Andrew Schaverian
Bankstown City Lions FC 2 (Kallidakis ’10 Bennett ’37)
South Coast Flame FC 2 (Lawless ’49 ‘90+1 Crapp ‘57)
Bankstown City Lions FC: 3. Stephanie Ambrose, 6. Kahtia Bedano, 8. Karen Bennett (26. Caitlin Bleeker ’54), 10. Krystallia Kallidakis, 15. Jemma Hall, 21. Keeley Segavcic, 25. Tori Hronopoulous, 29. Lucy Coxsedge, 31. Samantha Payne, 32. Crystal Woods, 37. Jinneecka Klenka (22. Natalie Milenkovski ’75)
Unused subs: 1. Jasmine Lawler, 16. Yasmene Placer
Yellow cards: Kallidakis 90+4
Red cards: nil
South Coast Flame FC: 1. Ciara Wade, 4. Alexis Malizis, 6. Abigail Jordan, 9. Molly Lawless, 10. Cristina Barraza (14. Paula Mitchell ’70), 11. Emily Kostovski (85. Chrystal Duggan ’70), 13. Jessie Abbott (7. Mikayala De Jong ’46), 15. Abbey Crapp, 22. Gemma Bishop, 23. Ashleigh Long (29. Daisy Canavan ’78), 33. Bessie Riethmuller
Unused subs: 21. Tahlia Sharrock, 29. Annalize Kotis
Yellow cards: nil
Red cards: nil
Sutherland Strikers FC 2 defeated by St George FC 3
St George FC won 3-2 against Sutherland Strikers FC down at Harrie Denning Centre on Sunday afternoon.
The Saints pick up a valuable three points in their chase for the top four. Sutherland Strikers FC opened the scoring in the 26th minute through Kiera Moukatas for 1-0 then Jordan Baker equalised for St George FC in the 34th minute for 1-1.
St George FC took the lead in the 50th minute for 2-1 through Baker again but the Strikers clawed it back to 2-2 in the 54th minute through Moukatas’ second. Danielle Rutstein handed St George FC the win in the 75th minute with her strike making it 3-2.
Marconi Stallions FC 4 defeated Blacktown Spartans FC 2
Marconi Stallions FC were 4-2 winners against Blacktown Spartans FC at Marconi Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
The Stallions continue their strong form with a third game unbeaten with this success. Tsoler Nazarian scored for the Stallions for 1-0 in the 15th minute then captain Daniela Brekic doubled their delight for 2-0 in the 21st minute.
Blacktown Spartans FC reduced the deficit to 2-1 in the 33rd minute through Paris Vinuya who stabbed home from a corner before Nazarian collected a brace in the 40th minute for 3-1 at half-time in an entertaining contest at the Palace.
Melina Visser brought it back to 3-2 for the Spartans with her outside the box strike in the 64th minute to set up a grandstand finish in the game. Marconi Stallions restored their two-goal advantage in the 71st minute through Marie Herrera to settle the contest at 4-2.
Blacktown City FC 1 defeated by Hills United FC 11
Hills United FC won 11-1 against Blacktown City FC in their contest at Landen Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
The league leaders put in a clinical performance in front of goal to hit double digits for the first time this season. Captain Aisling Davidson made it 1-0 for Hills United FC in the 5th minute then Rhea D’Mello continued her strong form in front of goal and levelled for Blacktown City FC in the 16th minute.
From there, Hills United FC took charge. Isabella Sciberras scored twice in the 21st and 37th minute to give the visitors a 3-1 lead at the break. After the break, Jess Wootton made it 4-1 in the 50th minute then doubled her delight in the 53rd minute for 5-1.
Substitute Zoe Murdoch added her name to the scoresheet with the sixth Hills United FC goal in the 66th minute followed by a Gemma Woolley penalty for 7-1 in the 72nd minute. Centurian Bianca Galayini made it 8-1 in the 74th minute.
Sciberras completed her hat-trick for 9-1 in the 77th minute then Woolley tallied her second goal which put them into double digits. Sciberras put the icing on the win by scoring a fourth in the 90th minute to make it an 11-1 scoreline.
Central Coast Mariners FC 3 defeated Nepean FC 0
Central Coast Mariners FC won 3-0 against Nepean FC in their game at Pluim Park on Sunday afternoon.
The Mariners got back into the winner’s circle in a professional fashion in their third straight game at Pluim Park. Peyton Scollay made it 1-0 for the Mariners in the 16th minute then Claire Denning added another in the 40th minute for a 2-0 lead at the break.
The hosts pushed forward in the second half and added a third goal to their tally to confirm the three points. Denning found the back of the net for the second time in 78th minute with a top corner rocket for 3-0 and move Central Coast into the top four.
Camden Tigers FC 1 drew with SD Raiders FC 1
Points were shared in a 1-1 draw between Camden Tigers FC and SD Raiders FC at Ron Dine Reserve on Sunday afternoon.
Both teams might walk away from this game as a missed opportunity of adding three points to their tally. SD Raiders FC started the game fast and made it 1-0 through Amelia Savetta in the fourth minute and held the lead until the break.
Camden Tigers came out a refreshed side in the second half and dominated the game with SD Raiders FC keeper Natasha Pentecost needing to make some crucial saves. The Tigers did make it 1-1 in the 73rd minute from a Charlotte Taylor back post volley from a corner to earn a point.
Inter Lions FC had the bye
By Justin Davies (@JustDavies90)
