Round 19 Review – League One Women’s
Round 19 in the Football NSW League One Women’s competition was curtailed to three games due to weather but it didn’t mean there wasn’t drama across the weekend.
There were three games which were completed which saw wins for South Coast Flame FC in the Match of the Round while Central Coast Mariners FC and St George FC came away with three points.
Let’s get onto the review!
Match of the Round: South Coast Flame FC 1 defeated Camden Tigers FC 0
South Coast Flame FC won 1-0 against Camden Tigers FC at Ian McLennan Park on Saturday afternoon.
The Flame had to work for the result in a tight tussle. The winner came through Abbey Crapp in the 48th minute from a superb Bessie Riethmuller pass to make it 1-0 and earn all three points whilst maintain their top four position.
Camden Tigers FC were dogged against one the top sides in the League One Women’s competition. Their best chances fell to Maya Miller and Charlotte Taylor in another positive performance.
South Coast Flame FC and Camden Tigers FC strode onto a sun drenched Ian McLennan Oval looking for three points.
It was a tight opening in the contest as neither team wanted to concede possession in midfield in the first ten minutes.
South Coast Flame FC had the first opening of the game shortly after. Chrystal Duggan sprung free and whipped an effort wide of the left post.
The Flame were bright from the set piece in the first half. Alexis Malizis curled a free-kick right into the arms of Camden Tigers FC keeper Zarli Lakeman.
Next, it was Ashleigh Long who tried to fire one past Lakeman. She pushed her effort wide of the mark as the game started to open up.
Camden Tigers FC started to find their rhythm and had their first chance. Maya Miller found space on the edge of the box and blazed an effort over.
Malizis had a pair of free-kicks late in the first half which she fizzed over the bar which sent the game into the break at 0-0.
The best work for the Tigers in the first half came when Miller linked with Maja Prostran and Ashlee Taff with some precise movements.
Coming out of the break, South Coast Flame FC felt just fine. They made it 1-0 in the 48th minute through Abbey Crapp.
It was a sumptuous pass from Bessie Riethmuller released her which then allowed Crapp to round the keeper and roll home.
The hosts tried to double their delight soon after. Malizis tried to curl home another free-kick but Lakeman was up to the task.
The Tigers pushed forward looking for an equaliser. Ashlee Taff found a pocket of space and unfurled an effort at South Coast Flame FC keeper Ciara Wade.
Buoyed by that effort, Tigers went close again. This time, it was Chantelle Barnard who tried to hook an effort past Wade.
Both sides rung the changes as the game started to stretch in the final stages. Tigers substitute Montanna Taff brought energy for the visitors.
Next, it was Eve Wilson who had room on the edge of the box and whipped an effort right into the hands of Wade.
It was all Tigers as the game ticked into the 80th minute. Charlotte Taylor was on the edge of the box from a corner and fizzed wide.
Flame substitute Mikayla De Jong then tried to kill off the game once she came on. She drove forward and sent an effort right at Lakeman.
The final chance fell to the visitors in stoppage time. Ashlee Taff was the fulcrum again and tried to arrow home but it flew onto the top of the net.
South Coast Flame FC saw out the final minutes with ease and won this contest 1-0 against a dogged Camden Tigers FC outfit.
Post match, South Coast Flame FC coach Daniel Naumovski reflected on getting three points while not being their best:
“We were poor in the game but we got the win which we needed. You can’t be good every week but the points were what is important. It has been a big effort since inception to create a good environment, and this is the result of it.” said Naumovski.
For Camden Tigers FC coach Alex Antolak, he looked at the game as another close game his side has been involved in:
“It was a very close game against a good opposition. They were tough to break down and we didn’t take the chances we created. For our numbers, it has been tough but we keep going and continue to have close games.” said Antolak.
MATCH STATS
Saturday 5 July 2025
Ian McLennan Oval
Referee: John Garcia
Assistant Referees: Andrew Bernacki & Hayden Michlmayr
South Coast Flame FC 1 (Crapp ’48)
Camden Tigers FC 0
South Coast Flame FC: 1. Ciara Wade, 4. Alexis Malizis, 6. Abigail Jordan (5. Ruby Blanch ’64), 9. Molly Lawless, 11. Emily Kostovski (14. Paula Mitchell ’60), 15. Abbey Crapp (7. Mikayla De Jong ’74), 16. Daisy Canavan, 22. Gemma Bishop, 23. Ashleigh Long (13. Jessie Abbott ’60), 33. Bessie Riethmuller, 85. Chrystal Duggan (10. Cristina Barraza ’60)
Unused subs: 21. Tahlia Sharrock
Yellow cards: Long ’58 Bishop ’90 Mitchell ‘90+1
Red cards: nil
Camden Tigers FC: 2. Charlotte O’Flynn, 6. Ashlee Taff, 7. Eve Wilson, 8. Charlotte Wilson, 11. Ellie-Leigh Lontis (5. Montanna Taff ’71), 14. Charlotte Taylor, 16. Deana Caronna, 23. Zarli Lakeman, 24. Chantelle Barnard, 25. Maja Prostan, 27. Maya Miller (10. Jade Constance ’83)
Unused subs: 1. Samantha Fulwood, 20. Katelynn Biffin, 22. Rebekah Fenech, 32. Thalia Caruana
Yellow cards: nil
Red cards: nil
St George FC 7 defeated Blacktown City FC 1
St George FC won 7-1 against Blacktown City FC in their game at Barton Park on Sunday afternoon.
The Saints earned their third win in a row with a comfortable display which keeps them on the tail of the top four. Abbey-Rose Cryer scored the opener for St George FC in the 16th minute for 1-0 then Jordan Baker found the back of the net in the 41st minute for 2-0.
Blacktown City FC pulled a goal back through Layla Hamdan in the 44th minute but St George FC would restore their two-goal advantage before the break. Baker collected her second in the 45th minute for a 3-1 lead at the break.
St George FC would put their stamp on the game in the second half. It started with Tara Palmer making it 4-1 in the 49th minute then Baker completed her hat-trick in the 57th minute for 5-1 and increase her lead in the Golden Boot tally.
Winger Danielle Rutstein tallied in the 59th minute to make it 6-1 then mid-season signing Ivana Galic rounded off the win with a goal in the 89th minute for 7-1. It was a display which will please coach Mark Greenfield after their slump earlier this season.
Central Coast Mariners FC 2 defeated Inter Lions FC 0
Central Coast Mariners FC were 2-0 winners against Inter Lions FC in action at Pluim Park on Sunday afternoon.
That makes it back-to-back wins for the Mariners who remain on the outside looking in the chase for the League One Women’s top four. Striker Peyton Scollay gave Central Coast Mariners FC a 1-0 lead in the 11th minute from an incisive pass from Claire Denning and the yellow-and navy held their lead going into half-time.
Inter Lions FC held firm in the second half and kept the Mariners at bay until late in the game when the Mariners made it 2-0. Denning put in another good ball which Briana Myer fired towards goal before Jordyn Drysdale tapped home in the 89th minute for three precious points.
Blacktown Spartans FC vs Sutherland Strikers FC and Bankstown City Lions FC vs SD Raiders FC were abandoned in the first half due to lightning.
Nepean FC vs Marconi Stallions FC was washed out
Hills United FC had the bye
By Justin Davies (@JustDavies90)
