Round 22 Review – League One Women’s
Round 22 in the Football NSW League One Women’s competition was another fantastic weekend of action which saw the finals race continue to hot up headed into the final month of the season.
There were six games to examine across the two days headlined by the Match of the Round between Hills United FC and Sutherland Strikers FC.
Let’s get onto the review!
Match of the Round: Hills United FC 1 drew with Sutherland Strikers FC 1
Hills United FC and Sutherland Strikers FC had a 1-1 draw at Valentine Sports Park on Sunday afternoon.
The league leaders were left frustrated after not taking all three points in this contest to move closer to the title. Gemma Woolley gave them a lead in the 38th minute to make it 1-0 before they were pegged back in the second half.
For Sutherland Strikers FC this sent an icon of the club Chantelle Symes off with a well-earned point away from home. It was a spectacular striker from Kathleen McParland in the 69th minute which made it 1-1.
Hills United FC and Sutherland Strikers FC walked onto Valentine Sports Park for an important clash tonight.
It was a tense start to the game with both teams trying to find control. Lucy Johnson had a lot touches early for Sutherland Strikers FC.
The first chance came from a set piece. It fell to Amie Mastrop inside the box and her header looped over.
Sutherland Strikers FC found their rhythm soon after which allowed Dianne Wilson to whip a shot wide of the left post.
The Strikers were awarded an indirect free-kick after back pass. It was laid off to Johnson who arrowed wide.
Next, Gemma Woolley wriggled into space and put her shot right at Sutherland Strikers FC keeper Chantelle Symes.
Bianca Galayini went closest to breaking the deadlock. She found space inside the box and crashed an effort against the left post.
The Strikers had another chance from the set piece in the 37th minute. Johnson curled in the free-kick right to Hills United FC custodian Nicola Simmons.
Hills United FC made it 1-0 in the 38th minute. Isabella Sciberras threaded through Woolley who finished well into the bottom corner.
The game remained a tactical battle in the second half, as both sides didn’t want to concede an inch across the park.
Cemazar tried to extend Hills United FC’s lead in the 65th minute. She found space and fired wide of the mark.
Sutherland Strikers FC levelled in the 69th minute from a world class strike. Kathleen McParland took a touch quickly then drilled home for 1-1.
Trying to restore the advantage, Monique Holder tried her luck from range and it fizzed past Symes post.
Next, Hills United FC tried their luck from a set piece. Cemazar floated in the free-kick which went wide.
Sciberras tried to be the architect for Hills United FC again. She weaved through the Strikers defence then laid it off to substitute Rachel Glendenning to shoot wide.
The game opened up in the late stages. Hills United FC earned a corner which saw captain Aisling Davidson nod over.
There was one final twist in the tale. Sciberras found some space inside the box and landed her shot on the roof of the net.
Neither side could find a winner in the four minutes of stoppage time and the game finished 1-1 between two quality sides.
Post match, Hills United FC coach Alan Tasses reflected on a frustrating result for his side in their chase for the title:
“It was a frustrating game, they have signed some talented players and gave us a good contest. We had our chances but weren’t clinical like usual which didn’t help. Now, we move forward to hopefully three points next week.” said Tasses.
For departing Sutherland Strikers FC custodian Chantelle Symes, she looked back on a quality contest between the two sides:
“I thought it was a quality contest between two sides full of heart in the game. We showed that we had grit and were unlucky not to get all three. It was a superb striker from [Kathleen] McParland which helped us tonight.” said Symes.
Sutherland Strikers FC head coach Hanif Verjani added that “Symes has been a huge asset to the club and is an icon of the club.”
MATCH STATS
Sunday 27 July 2025
Valentine Sports Park
Referee: Joel Dunajcik
Assistant Referees: Hayden Talmage & Zhi Johnny Li
Hills United FC 1 (Woolley ’38)
Sutherland Strikers FC 1 (K. McParland ’69)
Hills United FC: 1. Nicola Simmons, 3. Aisling Davidson, 7. Gemma Woolley, 8. Bella Donaldson, 10. Bianca Galayini, 11. Isabella Sciberras, 13. Helena Berridge, 14. Elin Rosenberg Cemazar, 15. Tasmin Buchanan, 25. Monique Holder, 27. Amie Mastrop
Unused subs: 5. Rhanni Plummer, 9. Ellen Berios, 12. Jess Wootton, 17. Rachel Glendenning, 33. Zoe Murdoch, 99. Sarah Easthope
Yellow cards: Sciberras ‘37
Red cards: nil
Sutherland Strikers FC: 1. Chantelle Symes, 4. Daisy Davis, 5. Rosie Degnan, 6. Dianne Wilson, 7. Lucy Johnson, 10. Lily Warnes, 11. Matilda McParland, 14. Kathleen McParland, 17. Alliyah Yamaguchi, 19. Kirsty Fenton, 38. Kimberley Davey
Unused subs: 21. Chloe Barley, 23. Sarah Bownas, 27. Amelia Nimac, 37. Martina Muray, 61. Amily Grove, 73. Stacey Ellis
Yellow cards:
Red cards: nil
South Coast Flame FC 4 defeated Blacktown Spartans FC 1
South Coast Flame FC won 4-1 against Blacktown Spartans FC at Sir Ian McLennan Oval on Saturday afternoon.
The Flame recorded a vital three points in this game which was needed after their mid-week defeat to Central Coast Mariners FC. Sariah Wilson made it 1-0 for the Flame in the 4th minute then Bessie Riethmuller doubled their delight in the 16th minute for a 2-0 lead at the break.
The host blazed forward again in the second half with Riethmuller collecting a second in the 65th minute for 3-0. Spartans pulled a goal back through Melina Visser in the 73rd minute for 3-1 before Flame substitute Paula Mitchell rounded off the display for 4-1 in the 77th minute.
Marconi Stallions FC 3 defeated Bankstown City Lions FC 1
Marconi Stallions FC won 3-1 against Bankstown City Lions FC down at Marconi Stadium #2 on Sunday afternoon.
The Stallions made it three games unbeaten with a comfortable result in another home fixture leading into the final month. Star striker Tsoler Nazarian opened the scoring for the Stallions in the 21st minute for 1-0 then Erinn Cleghorn made it 2-0 at half-time with her strike in the 25th minute.
Nazarian found the back of the net again in the 59th minute for 3-0 and took her goal tally to double figures for the season. Karen Bennett pulled a goal late for the Lions in the 89th minute to make it 3-1.
Blacktown City FC 0 defeated by Central Coast Mariners FC 6
Central Coast Mariners FC were 6-0 winners against Blacktown City FC at Landen Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
The Mariners capped off a strong week for their final’s hopes with a massive first half display to blow away Blacktown City FC. Mariners striker Peyton Scollay scored for 1-0 in the 7th minute then doubled her delight in the 10th minute for 2-0.
Matilda Gallagher quickly added a third in the 12th minute followed by Ava Moller making it 4-0 in the 23rd minute. Briana Myers fresh off her winner against Flame mid-week found the back of the net in the 38th minute for 5-0 at the break.
Putting the icing on the cake in the second half was Scollay. The attacker made it 6-0 in the 63rd minute for 6-0 and completed her hat-trick. The Mariners saw out the rest of the game well to move into fourth spot on the ladder.
Nepean FC 0 defeated by SD Raiders FC 2
SD Raiders FC won 2-0 against a dogged Nepean FC in their game down at Cook Park on Sunday afternoon.
The visitors were made to work for the points against a Nepean FC side which held Marconi Stallions FC to a draw during midweek. They held out for the first 45 minutes and went into the sheds with some hope at 0-0.
SD Raiders FC were able to break down the Nepean FC defence in the second half and earn the three points. Abigail Boag made it 1-0 for the visitors in the 76th minute then substitute Amelia Savetta scored to make it 2-0 in the 79th minute.
Inter Lions FC 0 defeated by St George FC 6
St George FC won 6-0 against Inter Lions FC in their contest at Majors Bay Reserve on Sunday afternoon.
The Saints bounced back with a huge win in their chase for finals football. Abbey-Rose Cryer made it 1-0 for St George FC in the 24th minute then Janan Codmani scored for 2-0 in the 46th minute for a lead at the break.
Inter Lions FC were stubborn for points of the second half but the floodgates opened in the 68th minute for St George FC. Lauren Johnson made it 3-0 then Danielle Rutstein tallied twice in the 89th minute to extend it to 5-0 then substitute Genevieve Russo put the icing on the cake for 6-0 in the 93rd minute.
Camden Tigers FC had the bye
By Justin Davies (@JustDavies90)
