2025 Champion of Champions Match Reports

Valentine Sports Park came alive on Super Sunday as it hosted the 55th edition of Football NSW’s Champion of Champions finals — a marquee day in the grassroots football calendar. Eighteen thrilling matches were played back-to-back, showcasing the very best community talent from across the state in what was a true celebration of the beautiful game.

The ‘Home of Football’ in New South Wales provided the perfect backdrop for this prestigious event, as teams representing associations from every corner of the state captivated the crowd. Spectators, players, coaches, referees, and officials all contributed to what was a memorable and spirited day of football excellence.

It proved to be a standout weekend for the Northern Suburbs Football Association, who claimed an impressive five titles — more than any other association on the day. Manly Warringah FA and Sutherland Shire FA also had strong outings, each securing three titles. Southern Districts Soccer FA followed with two, while Hills Football, Blacktown & District Soccer FA, Football Canterbury, Football St George, and Central Coast Football each picked up one championship.

At club level, Lindfield FC of Northern Suburbs FA stole the show, securing four championships from four finalists — a remarkable achievement. Sporting Rovers (Southern Districts SFA) and Belrose-Terrey Hills Raiders SC (Manly Warringah FA) also impressed with two titles apiece.

Let’s take a closer look at all the action from this unforgettable day with our official match reports below.

13 Girls Final

Norwest FC 1–0 Pitt Town FC

Norwest FC secured the 13 Girls Champion of Champions title with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Pitt Town FC, thanks to a stunning late strike from Lillian Gray.

The match was a tense and tightly contested affair, especially in the first half, which resembled a tactical chess match between two well-drilled sides. Melayna Biscoe led the line confidently for Pitt Town and looked dangerous on the break, while Norwest duo Isabella Ryan and Ruby Agius kept the opposition defence on high alert with their movement and pressing.

As the second half got underway, Pitt Town increased the tempo. A slick passing move involving Biscoe and Mika Jones resulted in a low drive that whistled just wide of the post from 20 yards out. Moments later, Imogen Wynne found space in the box but was brilliantly denied by the Norwest goalkeeper in what proved to be a key turning point.

The breakthrough finally came in the 52nd minute. Having grown into the match, Gray unleashed a thunderous strike from 25 yards that flew past the keeper and into the back of the net.

Gray nearly doubled the lead in the dying moments, weaving through three defenders with a dazzling solo run, only to be denied by a fine save from Azaylia Malouf.

It was a fittingly dramatic end to a closely fought contest, with Norwest FC lifting the title after a composed and disciplined performance.

Match Stats
Norwest FC 1 (Lillian Gray 52’)
Pitt Town FC 0

Norwest FC: Aysha Hussain-Johnson (3), Meeka Saville-Short (4), Chelsea Salib (5), Lillian Gray (9), Hannah Madigan (10), Hayley Cheah (11), Abby Inskip (12), Isabel Haider (13), Isabella Ryan (14), Estelle Evans (15), Olivia Jones (16), Rose Cook-Lewin (17), Ruby Agius (18), Tahlia Cashmore (21), Kiara Braganza (22), Stella Circosta (24)

Pitt Town FC: Azaylia Malouf (1), Taylor Bigeni (2), Melayna Biscoe (3), Isabelle Farag (5), Mika Jones (6), Amielle Barratt (7), Sydney Farrell (8), Natalia Razon (9), Stacey Litchfield (10), Imogen Wynne (12), Elise Caraig (14), Matilda Hartley (18), Anastasia Humphreys (19)

13 Boys Final

Sporting Rovers FC 2–1 Lilli Pilli FC (AET)

Sporting Rovers FC were crowned 13 Boys Champion of Champions in thrilling fashion, overcoming Lilli Pilli FC 2-1 in extra time thanks to a golden goal from standout performer Lionel Martinez.

It was a blistering start at Valentine Sports Park as Martinez put the Rovers ahead in just the 2nd minute, drilling a low strike from the edge of the box into the bottom left corner.

Lilli Pilli responded immediately. Just three minutes later, a corner kick wasn’t cleared, and Lucas Merrick pounced to fire home the equaliser, setting the tone for a high-energy contest.

Martinez continued to threaten throughout the second half, first testing goalkeeper Connor Wells in the 42nd minute with a sharp drive from a tight angle that required a full-stretch save. Lilli Pilli countered with a chance of their own in the 46th minute when Jesse Govers broke down the right and squared it to Callum McKenna, but Lawrence Angelkovik held firm in goal for the Rovers.

Sporting Rovers thought they had taken the lead again in the 50th minute as Martinez found the net, but the goal was ruled out for offside.

With neither side able to find a winner in regulation time, the game went into extra time — and it was Martinez who would again rise to the occasion. In the 67th minute, he latched onto a loose ball and smashed it into the top right corner, sealing victory and sparking wild celebrations from the Rovers bench.

A match full of pace, skill, and drama — and a worthy champion in Sporting Rovers.

Match Stats
Sporting Rovers FC 2 (Lionel Martinez 2’, 67’)
Lilli Pilli FC 1 (Lucas Merrick 5’)

Sporting Rovers FC: Lawrence Angelkovik (1), Gad Osei-Bonsu (6), Alessandro Rafoo (7), Riley Campbell (10), Vedant Vimal (12), Noah Gebrail (14), Jonathan Sawa (20), Lionel Martinez (30), Daniel Jefremkov (32), Blake Farthing (53), Cove Trajcevski (55), Adrian Algiorgees (71), Phillip Petri (74), Elijah Hanania (77), Reyniro Ducaud (81), Steven Bellach (88), Mihajlo Andjelkovic (90), Angad Hundal (98)

Lilli Pilli FC: Connor Wells (1), Cameron Reed (2), Mason Francis (4), Ashton Morrison (6), Callum McKenna (7), Sonny Absalom (8), Maximus Harper (9), Buddy Hyde (10), Max Wills (11), Jesse Govers (12), Lucas Harris (15), Archie Wills (17), Liam Austen (20), Lincoln Jones (23), Lucas Merrick (66)

14 Girls Final

Kirrawee Kangaroos FC 2–0 Maroubra United FC

Kirrawee Kangaroos FC were crowned 14 Girls Champion of Champions after a commanding 2-0 win over Maroubra United FC on Sunday morning.

The Kangaroos started brightly, creating the first chance through Jazz Crampton, who forced a save from the Maroubra goalkeeper. Moments later, Matilda Afonso broke free but saw her effort drift wide.

Maroubra began to find their rhythm, and Lily Turnbull looked certain to score after rounding the keeper, only for her effort to be cleared off the line. Elly Dunn then came within inches, striking the post in a strong spell for her side.

But it was Kirrawee who struck first. In the 13th minute, the ball fell kindly to Crampton in the box, and she calmly slotted it into the bottom corner. Just seven minutes later, she doubled her tally, curling home a superb effort from the edge of the area to give her team a 2-0 lead.

Maroubra had one final chance before the break, but the Kirrawee defence stood firm. In the second half, the Kangaroos pushed for more. Afonso and Crampton both tested Georgia Conquest in goal, who made several crucial saves to keep her side in the game.

Despite their best efforts, Maroubra couldn’t find a way back, and Kirrawee Kangaroos deservedly lifted the trophy after a dominant all-round performance.

Match Stats
Kirrawee Kangaroos FC 2 (Jazz Crampton 13’, 20’)
Maroubra United FC 0

Kirrawee Kangaroos FC: Charli Whitbread (1), Bronte Whitbread (2), Jazz Crampton (3), Leila Carr (4), Ellie Hughes (5), Savannah Richards (6), Ella-jae James (7), Matilda Afonso (8), Cali Mackinder (9), Evelyn Syrokomski (10), Peyton Shaw (12), Erin Mirigliani (14), Riley Pallister (15), Maddie Paull (16), Alexia Mathison (17)

Maroubra United FC: Georgia Conquest (1), Saskia Jolly (3), Priya Gill (4), Avneet Gill (5), Ciara O’Brien (6), Mia Ang (8), Elly Dunn (10), Ava Matthews (11), Malena Scarponi (12), Aurelia Gonzalez (15), Indie Heron (16), Eloise Lafleur (18), Blythe Goodes (20), Lilly Turnbull (25), Leticia Lin-Orme (32), Ava Mossman (33), Sienna Marton (34)

14 Boys Final

Sporting Rovers FC 2–0 Colo Soccer FC

Sporting Rovers FC produced a dominant display to take home the 14 Boys Champion of Champions title, defeating Colo Soccer FC 2-0 on Sunday afternoon at Valentine Sports Park.

The breakthrough came early when Arnav Pant dazzled his way through several defenders before unleashing a powerful strike from long range that flew past Lucas Flanagan in the 7th minute.

Nine minutes later, Brandon Luu added a spectacular second with a thunderous effort from outside the box, leaving the Colo defence with no chance.

Sporting Rovers continued to control the tempo. In the 23rd minute, a slick passing move involving Archie Toilolo and Danny Pham resulted in a near miss, while Lucas Tyra forced a superb back-pedalling save from Flanagan in the 28th minute.

The second half began with more of the same, as Taylan Pedulla tested Flanagan again with a low drive. Colo’s best chance came in the 39th minute when Ilija Strbik was denied by a sliding tackle from Dominic Kassouf.

Cobi Sammut came close in the 51st minute with a driving run and shot, but Oliver Deres in the Sporting goal palmed it away expertly.

In the end, the Rovers’ clinical finishing and defensive solidity secured them a well-earned title.

Match Stats
Sporting Rovers FC 2 (Arnav Pant 7’, Brandon Luu 16’)
Colo Soccer FC 0

Sporting Rovers FC: Ethan Boateng (2), Dominic Kassouf (3), Gabriel Masi (7), Archie Toilolo (9), Oliver Deres (15), Sebastian Cotrim (16), Taylan Pedulla (18), Arnav Pant (21), Xavier Portolesi (22), Brandon Luu (25), Ryan Sansom (44), Danny Pham (47), Lucas Tyra (66), Jacob Kovacev (72), Tison Malula (92)

Colo Soccer FC: Lucas Flanagan (1), Curtis Galayini (2), Hayden Perry (3), Michael Reberger (12), Cooper Kustreba (16), Kaiden Smiroldo (18), Isaac Baronian (19), Henry Cockrell (20), Isaac Xiberras (22), Jack Mitchell (23), Archie McDonald (24), Spencer Pillay (26), Cobi Sammut (30), Lachlan Dent (31), Jack Douglas (32), Ilija Strbik (33)

15 Girls Final

Lindfield FC 4–1 Kirrawee Kangaroos FC

Lindfield FC produced a sensational comeback to win the 15 Girls Champion of Champions title with a 4-1 victory over Kirrawee Kangaroos FC.

Kirrawee struck first after a handball in the box allowed Sienna Wilson to convert a confident penalty in the 13th minute.

But Lindfield responded almost immediately. Anna Pozzecco capitalised on a defensive lapse, winning the ball inside the area and firing home to level the score.

Pozzecco wasn’t done yet — the striker turned the game on its head in the 22nd minute with a brilliant solo run from her own half, outpacing the defence before finishing into the bottom corner to make it 2-1.

Lindfield controlled the tempo from then on and extended their lead in the 54th minute through Zoe Dawson, who intercepted a pass before firing a precise strike from the edge of the box.

The win was sealed in the 61st minute when Eva Pavlovic arrived unmarked at the far post to finish a sweeping team move — capping a dominant performance.

Match Stats
Lindfield FC 4 (Anna Pozzecco 10’, 22’; Zoe Dawson 54’, Eva Pavlovic 61’)
Kirrawee Kangaroos FC 1 (Sienna Wilson 13’)

Lindfield FC: Mia Stedman (1), Keira Telfer (8), Eva Pavlovic (13), Annie Hardy (17), Anna Pozzecco (20), Amelia Whelan (39), Zoe Dawson (40), Alexandra Cornish (42), Ivy Williams (44), Sarah Cybulski (47), Siena Kinkade (48), Sunita Patel (50), Scarlett Middleton (81), Mavis Rhydderch (83), Zoe Telfer (84), Nikki Tooth (87)

Kirrawee Kangaroos FC: Lillian Rose (1), Ava Zahra (5), Matilda Humphrey (7), Calani Bates (10), Lily Hayman (12), Sofia Kacanic (15), Gemma Carlson (16), Eve McGinty (17), Jessica Yewdall (18), Aleira Edwards (19), Sienna Wilson (20), Maya Dhanda (21), Maddison Bible (22), Alana Arrogante (31), Amelia Ferguson-Leighton (42), Lyla Lloyd (88)

15 Boys Final

Belrose-Terrey Hills Raiders SC 2–1 Ryde Panthers FC (AET)

Belrose-Terrey Hills Raiders SC clinched the 15 Boys Champion of Champions title in the most dramatic fashion possible — scoring with the final kick of extra time to defeat a valiant Ryde Panthers FC 2-1.

The Raiders started with intent, creating danger from the first whistle. Inside 60 seconds, Vikram Awati was forced into a defensive header to deny Mateo Silvestre near the box. Just moments later, Lucas Nuttall embarked on a dazzling solo run, only to be brought down at the edge of the area.

Ryde responded with composed possession and nearly struck in the 24th minute, as Jonathan Yao carved through midfield before his pass into the box was expertly cleared by Oscar Caunt. Just before half-time, Marcus Tabley went close, forcing a spectacular one-handed save from Luke Murrell after skipping past several defenders.

In the 43rd minute, the Raiders thought they had the opener when Kye Kearney cleverly backheeled the ball into the net, but the assistant’s flag cut celebrations short.

That disappointment was erased early in the second half. In the 50th minute, Nuttall again powered forward, leaving Rhys Chandler in his wake and catching David Moujalli off balance before calmly slotting home for a deserved 1-0 lead.

But Ryde were far from finished. In the 63rd minute, Tabley was brought down in the box, and Chandler stepped up to convert the penalty — confidently dispatching it past Murrell to make it 1-1 and send the match into extra time.

In the 15th minute of extra time, Ryde thought they had stolen it, but the goal was ruled out for offside. Moments later, Caunt came up with a heroic sliding tackle to deny Tabley a clear shot in the box.

With the game seemingly heading to penalties, Ryan Gough produced a moment of magic in the 120th minute, curling a stunning free kick into the top corner to win the match — sparking scenes of wild celebration.

Match Stats
Belrose-Terrey Hills Raiders SC 2 (Lucas Nuttall 50’, Ryan Gough 90+30’)
Ryde Panthers FC 1 (Rhys Chandler 63’)

Belrose-Terrey Hills Raiders SC: Luke Murrell (1), Luke Wicks (18), Joshua Smithies (30), Andrew Reis-Frewer (31), Jamie Hoffmann (32), Ryan East (33), Oscar Caunt (34), Ryan Gough (44), Willa Pearson (45), Charles Conran (47), Kye Kearney (48), Luca Riley (49), Lucas Nuttall (50), Alessandro Rossi (51), Thomas Russell (52), Lukas Da Silva (53), Lachlan Garrard (54), William Leite (55), Mateo Silvestre (57)

Ryde Panthers FC: David Moujalli (1), Levi Cheng (3), Josh Sidhu (6), Yosep Kim (8), Vikram Awati (9), Flynn Pennell (10), Rian Richards (11), Rhys Chandler (13), Jonathan Yao (16), Marcus Tabley (19), Santo Abram (21), Damon Lau (22), Ivan Gavranic (23), William Castrisos (24), Daniel Huang (26), Harry Beer (42), Assaf Marom (43)

16 Girls Final

Wakehurst FC 1–2 Lilli Pilli FC

Lilli Pilli FC capped off a remarkable season by adding the Champion of Champions trophy to their State Cup triumph, edging out Wakehurst FC 2-1 in a thrilling U16 Girls final.

They struck early, opening the scoring in the 11th minute. After Scarlett Hoerr won a free kick 35 yards out, Emeline Bourke stepped up and unleashed a sensational effort that soared past the Wakehurst defence and dipped perfectly under the bar — a goal of the highest quality.

Wakehurst responded with urgency after the break, searching for an equaliser with sustained pressure. But it was Lilli Pilli who doubled their lead in the 53rd minute. Hoerr again played a pivotal role, bursting onto a through ball and firing a shot that was brilliantly saved by Lauren Watts. The rebound, however, fell kindly for Isabella Paterson, who finished clinically to make it 2-0.

Wakehurst refused to lie down, and they pulled a goal back in the 65th minute. Amelia Ianni threaded a smart ball through the defence to Ilsa Quirk, who outpaced the backline, rounded the keeper, and calmly slotted home to bring her side within one.

With momentum on their side, Wakehurst surged forward in the final minutes, but Lilli Pilli’s defence stood tall under pressure to seal a hard-fought and well-deserved victory.

Match Stats
Wakehurst FC 1 (Quirk 65’)
Lilli Pilli FC 2 (Bourke 11’, Paterson 53’)

Wakehurst FC: Lauren Watts (1), Summer Jenkins (2), Jasmine Flinders (3), Christina Perrott (4), Amelia Ianni (6), Chloe Fenech (7), Isla Quirk (8), Ashlyn O’Neill (9), Mila Rios (10), Charlie Lill (11), Tara Kelly (12), Cynthia Wan (14), Lilyana Rayner-Harvey (15), Olive Huxley (17), Alyssa Sorbara (18), Tahnee Knieling (19)

Lilli Pilli FC: Carla Sparkes (1), Isabella Paterson (3), Isabel Adams (5), Zara Tindall (6), Caris Troy (7), Kayla Babington (8), Juliet Allsopp Lander (9), Emeline Bourke (10), Ruby Street (13), Scarlett Hoerr (14), Poppy Hulbert (15), Laura Sutherland (18), Scarlett Macartney (27), Ava Degnan (100)

16 Boys Final

The Entrance Bateau Bay FC 2–1 Eschol Park

The Entrance Bateau Bay FC were crowned Champion of Champions in the U16 Boys category after holding off a late charge from Eschol Park to win 2-1 in a gripping final.

It took just three minutes for Bateau Bay to make their mark. Off a deep free kick, Oscar Wallace whipped in a perfect delivery, and Dylan Rose rose highest to guide a brilliant header into the far corner — an ideal start for the Central Coast outfit.

Both sides then settled into an intense, high-quality contest with chances at both ends. It wasn’t until the 51st minute that the second goal arrived. Following a midfield battle, the ball fell to Aiden Browning just outside the area. With a single touch, he launched a spectacular dipping volley that flew over the keeper and into the net — an unstoppable strike to double the lead.

Eschol Park refused to go quietly and responded just six minutes later. Connor Mezzano-Lindner won the ball in midfield and threaded a perfectly weighted pass to Marcus Furnari, who calmly slotted home into the far corner to make it 2-1.

With momentum building, Eschol Park nearly found the equaliser in the 68th minute when Jackson Domanski rattled the crossbar with a long-range rocket. In the final moments, Bateau Bay goalkeeper Zaric Jones produced a string of clutch saves to preserve the lead and secure the title.

Match Stats
The Entrance Bateau Bay FC 2 (Rose 3’, Browning 51’)
Eschol Park 1 (Furnari 57’)

The Entrance Bateau Bay FC: Zaric Jones (1), Oscar Wallace (2), Michael Osei-Kumah (3), Daniel Ushakov (4), Levi Nielsen (5), Dylan Rose (6), Noah Garaty (7), Indy Hough (8), Huon Schofield (9), Aiden Browning (10), Alexander Liaromatis (12), Archie Small (13), Phelix De Vries (14), Alex Williams (16), Elliott Firman (17), Cooper Morrison (27)

Eschol Park: Ryder Stewart-Hall (1), Harrison Parker (2), Sacha Colompar (3), Jackson Denner (4), Lucas Lisboa (5), Marcus Furnari (6), Damjan Coso (7), Zayaan Woksam (8), Tyler English (9), Cohen Tunnicliffe (10), Jackson Domanski (11), Lincoln Kirkpatrick (12), Connor Mezzano-Lindner (14), Khaled Daoud (15), Benjamin Lannoy (16), Diego Martinez (23)

17 Boys Final

Castle Hill United FC 1–2 Belrose-Terrey Hills Raiders SC

Belrose-Terrey Hills Raiders SC pulled off a resilient comeback to defeat Castle Hill United FC 2-1 and claim the 17 Boys Champion of Champions title.

Castle Hill made a strong start, opening the scoring in the 7th minute when Jamie Edwards latched onto a deep ball from Liam Yovich, muscling his way into the box before finishing coolly into the bottom-right corner.

Samuel Grosvenor twice came close to doubling United’s lead — first in the 14th minute, hitting the crossbar with a close-range poke, and again in the 20th minute with a low-driven free kick that fell to him, but he couldn’t make clean contact, allowing keeper Nathan Wishart to make a crucial diving save.

Castle Hill’s pressure continued in the 31st minute as Leonardo Graiche rattled the bar with a powerful effort from distance.

Despite the early pressure, the Raiders struck back in the 33rd minute with a composed finish into the bottom right by one of their younger talents, levelling the match and shifting the momentum.

The second half was a tense, back-and-forth battle, with both sides showing grit and determination. But it was the Raiders who found the winner in the 76th minute. Liam Firth fought hard to keep the ball alive inside the box and, with his back to goal, turned and finished brilliantly from a tight angle on the right — sealing the trophy in dramatic fashion.

Match Stats
Castle Hill United FC 1 (Jamie Edwards 7’)
Belrose-Terrey Hills Raiders SC 2 (33’, Liam Firth 76’)

Castle Hill United FC: Isaac Browne (1), Douglas Windress (2), Hamish Black (3), Samuel Akle (4), Hunter Jones (5), Preston Driscoll (6), Andre Kiaian (7), Ronan Harvey (8), Jamie Edwards (9), Leonardo Graiche (10), Harry Lewis (11), Valentino Mazzotta (13), William Farrugia (14), Samuel Grosvenor (15), Liam Yovich (17), Patrick Windress (18)

Belrose-Terrey Hills Raiders SC: Nathan Wishart (1), Liam Taylor (14), James Dry (19), Sean Okamura (23), Lachlan Johnson (27), James Catterson (28), Ryan Stoddart (29), Sam Alavi (30), Ewan Wilson (31), Zac Dier (32), Tyson Matthews (33), Rumi Peter (34), Liam Firth (36), Toby Korczynski (37), Joshua Lucchese (38), Matthew Walker (39), Ryan Sinclair (40), Henry Knight (41)

18 Men Final

Maccabi Hakoah JFC 2–6 Prospect United SC

Prospect United SC produced a masterclass in attacking football to secure a comprehensive 6-2 win over Maccabi Hakoah JFC in the 18 Men’s Champion of Champions final.

The scoring began in the 13th minute when Anthony Assenso struck a thunderbolt from distance, finding the top-left corner in spectacular style.

Prospect doubled their lead in the 27th minute through Mohammad Mohseni, who showed great composure to finish low into the bottom left.

The third goal came in the 35th minute as Hussain Mirzaei nodded home from a pinpoint corner, capping off a first-half in which Prospect dominated proceedings.

Assenso continued his outstanding performance, scoring again in the 59th minute — just a minute after he had struck the post — to all but put the game beyond reach.

Maccabi Hakoah gave their supporters something to cheer in the 61st minute when Noah Bass rifled home a stunning long-range strike into the top right corner. But any hopes of a comeback were swiftly dashed.

Masood Ahmadi restored the four-goal cushion in the 67th minute, and though Alex Heydt responded a minute later with a close-range finish from a set piece, Prospect answered again.

Jesse El-Khoury added the final touch with a composed finish into the bottom right in the 72nd minute, sealing a dominant win for the Western Sydney side.

Match Stats
Maccabi Hakoah JFC 2 (Noah Bass 61’, Alex Heydt 68’)
Prospect United SC 6 (Anthony Assenso 13’, 59’, Mohammad Mohseni 27’, Hussain Mirzaei 35’, Masood Ahmadi 67’, Jesse El-Khoury 72’)

Maccabi Hakoah JFC: Dean Corrick (1), Jackson Briner (7), Coby Senator (8), Jayden Finucane (12), Joshua Chesler (13), Ben Palmer (15), Noah Bass (17), David Bass (18), Alex Heydt (24), Jonathan Goldberg (25), Max Greenberg (27), David Miller (28), Xander Keller (29), Ryan Hirschowitz (32), Zac Strasser (35), Oliver Satusky (38)

Prospect United SC: George Jasser (1), Costa Zoumpoulias (3), Jake Crawley (4), Jayden Sassine (5), Hassan Mirzaei (7), Rylen Sempio (8), Mohammad Mohseni (9), Jesse El-Khoury (10), Hussain Mirzaei (11), Masood Ahmadi (16), Maisam Abbas (17), Sami Mohseni (19), Osman Hussein (23), Anthony Assenso (99)

18 Women Final

Lindfield FC 3–1 Banksia Tigers FC

Lindfield FC delivered a composed and clinical performance to defeat Banksia Tigers FC 3-1 and claim the 18 Women’s Champion of Champions crown.

They took the lead in the 12th minute through Lilly Redding, whose inswinging corner from the right created chaos in the box before deflecting off a Banksia defender and into the net.

Georgia Fraser nearly made it two in the 23rd minute, forcing a solid save from Katarina Damjanov, who was again called into action in the 36th minute to deny Redding’s long-range strike.

Lindfield’s pressure paid off in the 40th minute when Angelina Ly pounced on a loose ball from another corner and guided it into the back of the net to double the lead before the break.

Zahraa Hammoud gave Banksia hope in the 65th minute with a moment of brilliance — spotting the keeper off her line and launching a precise strike from distance that curled into the bottom corner.

But the momentum was short-lived. Just two minutes later, Lindfield were awarded a penalty, and Redding stepped up to confidently convert, restoring their two-goal advantage.

In stoppage time, Lindfield had a chance to add a fourth from the spot, but Damjanov denied Juliet Henderson with a brilliant save, tipping the ball over the bar.

Match Stats
Lindfield FC 3 (Lilly Redding 12’, 67’ pen, Angelina Ly 40’)
Banksia Tigers FC 1 (Zahraa Hammoud 65’)

Lindfield FC: Ashlee Smale (2), Lilja Moenic (4), Ellie Burgess (5), Lucy Hochart (7), Angelina Ly (8), Georgia Fraser (10), Rebecca Bund (11), Rosie Morahan (14), Lilly Redding (18), Ines Danziger (19), Elouise Avenant (21), Jasmine Wells (43), Lucie Sekzenian (44), Juliet Henderson (47), Maya Trekofski (55), Jessica Lum (74), Emily Baird (75), Audrey Kennedy (76)

Banksia Tigers FC: Katarina Damjanov (1), Leila El-Hajj, Zaynab East (4), Jenna Deeb (5), Mariam Dabaja (6), Wilaya Chebli (8), Fatima Kaafarani (9), Sophia Thimou (12), Sarah Salim (13), Marwa Charara (15), Jennifer Thew (17), Aya Naji (18), Zahraa Hammoud (19), Raihana El-Sabeh (34), Amina Karnib (69), Mariam Kais (117)

21 Women Final

Lindfield FC 1–0 Woonona Sharks FC (AET)

Lindfield FC were crowned Under 21 Women Champion of Champions after a dramatic golden goal secured victory over Woonona Sharks FC in a tense and thrilling final at Valentine Sports Park.

The opening half was tightly contested, with both sides creating chances and engaging in a physical midfield battle. While both teams looked dangerous in possession, the final touch was missing, keeping the score locked at 0-0 going into the break.

The second half followed a similar pattern — end-to-end football, strong defensive efforts, and near-misses. The game’s defining moment nearly came in the 79th minute when Matilda Armitt struck a sensational effort that cannoned off the crossbar, coming agonisingly close to breaking the deadlock.

But in extra time, just two minutes in, Lindfield found the decisive breakthrough. A perfectly weighted through ball from Josephine Burn split the Sharks’ defence, sending Lexi Clayton through on goal. Under intense pressure, Clayton kept her composure and slotted the ball past the keeper — a true striker’s finish to seal the title for Lindfield.

Match Stats
Lindfield FC 1 (Lexi Clayton 90+2’)
Woonona Sharks FC 0

Lindfield FC: Matilda Hancock (1), Adele Choy (11), Emma Shannon-Hooper (14), Hannah Maclennan-Pike (15), Lucy Chandiok (31), Lily Dimitrov-Johnson (41), Emily Hennessy-Bowden (49), Georgia Short (51), Eliza Thompson (52), Madeleine Short (54), Josephine Burn (56), Isabella Bywater (58), Lexi Clayton (63), Sasha Chan (68)

Woonona Sharks FC: Rosey Tobin-Coldwell (1), Amelia Le Febvre (2), Alexandra Gordon (3), Finlay Smart (4), Chloe Brown (5), Matilda Armitt (6), Mila Davidovic (7), Paige Hirst (8), Leila Muzevic (9), Taylah Demmery (10), Kailee Moore (11), Madeleine Hennessy (12), Ava Harris (13), Annabella Surian (15), Emily Muzevic (18), Molly Surian (20)

21 Men Final

Caringbah Redbacks FC 2–1 Collaroy Cromer Strikers FC

Caringbah Redbacks FC claimed the 21 Men’s Champion of Champions crown after a hard-fought 2-1 win over Collaroy Cromer Strikers FC at Valentine Sports Park.

The Redbacks were first to threaten, with Andreas Panas cutting inside and curling a shot narrowly wide. The Strikers responded quickly, as Hugo Thorsby tested the Redbacks’ keeper with a low drive.

Chances continued to flow for both sides. Nicholas Plakias had two golden opportunities — one dragged wide and another headed just off target. At the other end, Keegan Marshall-Witte burst into the box and forced a smart save from the Redbacks’ shot-stopper.

The breakthrough came in the 50th minute. A loose ball inside the box fell kindly for Plakias, who reacted quickest and fired home to make it 1-0. Just four minutes later, Panas doubled the lead with a rocket of a strike that fizzed into the net.

Collaroy Cromer pushed hard for a response, and they nearly found one instantly, but Sam Gibbons-Maurer’s effort was heroically cleared off the line.

Their persistence finally paid off in the 85th minute when Jordan Figuiere squeezed the ball into the net to make it 2-1, setting up a tense finish. But Caringbah held firm to secure the win and the championship.

Match Stats
Caringbah Redbacks FC 2 (Nicholas Plakias 50’, Andreas Panas 54’)
Collaroy Cromer Strikers FC 1 (Jordan Figuiere 85’)

Caringbah Redbacks FC: Liam Page (1), Jackson Greck (2), Jackson Fox (3), Aiden Fielder (4), Mitchell Backhouse (5), Jordan McAllister (6), Luca Alegria Ferreria (7), Luke Cutcliffe (8), Luca Stonestreet (9), Andreas Panas (10), George Michael (11), Cody Beak (12), Nicholas Plakias (13), James Riach (14), Tyler Slattery (15), Cooper Higgens (23), Thomas McLachlan (26), Luka Oliveri (99)

Collaroy Cromer Strikers FC: Zac Downs (1), Nathan Weight (2), Hayden Berrell (3), Ben Drysburgh (4), Jordan Figuiere (5), Sam Gibbons-Maurer (6), Keegan Marshall-Witte (7), Lucas Cadman (8), Henry Dewar (9), Ashton Yates (10), Hugo Thorsby (11), Brodie Powell (12), Lachlan Cahill (14), Luca Bellingham (16), Noah Taylor (17), Justin George (20), Charles Gunn (40)

All Age Women Final

Lindfield FC 2–1 Coogee United FC (AET)

Lindfield FC were crowned Champion of Champions in the All Age Women’s division after a dramatic 2-1 extra-time victory over Coogee United FC at Valentine Sports Park.

Coogee started strongly, opening the scoring in the 12th minute. Holly Duncan received the ball inside the area and rifled it into the top corner, giving Bronte Finegan no chance. Just two minutes later, Duncan nearly doubled her tally, weaving through defenders before her effort was finally smothered.

Coogee continued to press, and Katie McCarthy found herself with a golden chance in the 16th minute, only for Finegan to make another sharp save. Lindfield had a rare chance just before half-time, but Kiara Hannon denied Molly Woods with a crucial block.

The second half saw Lindfield grow into the contest. In the 54th minute, Emily Wood made a surging run past Ella Munro, driving deep into Coogee’s defensive third. A minute later, Lindfield equalised in stunning fashion — Woods’ free kick struck the underside of the bar and bounced over the line to make it 1-1.

Both sides pushed for a winner, but the final pass often let them down. Eliza Apps sent a teasing ball through the defence in the 70th minute, but no one was there to finish. Later, Hannah Turl shot wide from distance, and Hannon’s free kick for Coogee was easily saved.

With the score level at full-time, the match headed to golden goal extra time. Ella Munro and Holly Duncan both came close to winning it for Coogee, but Lindfield held firm.

Then, in the second period of extra time, the moment arrived. Ciara O’Sullivan found herself in space and expertly looped the ball over Amy Singh, sealing a dramatic and emotional win for Lindfield.

Match Stats
Lindfield FC 2 (Molly Woods 55’, Ciara O’Sullivan 90+21’)
Coogee United FC 1 (Holly Duncan 12’)

Lindfield FC: Bronte Finegan (1), Charlotte Patterson (10), Bethany Boyd (11), Emma Warkins (13), Ciara O’Sullivan (14), Sophia Hamilton (16), Katie McCarthy (17), Erin Hannan (24), Molly Woods (28), Emma Dixon (29), Samara Libenberg (32), Hannah Turl (35), Maddie Bart (37), Eliza Apps (70), Emily Wood (71), Anna McGregor (72)

Coogee United FC: Amy Singh (1), Imogen Passas (2), Michaella Williams (3), Mackenzie Weeks (4), Laurane Lacharme (5), Danielle Abel (6), Daisy Bloor (7), Ebony Freeman (8), Rachel Li (9), Ella Munro (10), Rachael Hamilton (11), Nadia Ranee (12), Sydney Bennett (13), Courtney Black (14), Holly Duncan (15), Whitney Hepburn (16), Rachel Nolan (17), Silvia Gil Garcia (20), Sarah Tidmus (21), Gwen Walker (22), Ann Lou Pack (23), Kiara Hannon (33)

All Age Men’s Final

Mosman FC 2 (4) – (2) 2 Waverley Old Boys FC

Mosman FC clinched the All Age Men’s Champion of Champions title with a 4-2 penalty shootout win over Waverley Old Boys FC after a thrilling 2-2 draw at Valentine Sports Park.

Waverley got off to a dream start in just the second minute, with Conrad Zylko curling a sublime free-kick into the top corner to make it 1-0.

Mosman responded with sustained pressure, nearly levelling through Mitch Steinberg, whose header was comfortably saved. As the first half wore on, they continued to threaten, with Harry Oates smashing a powerful effort off the crossbar in stoppage time.

Their persistence paid off just after the break, with Steinberg heading home in the 47th minute to make it 1-1. The momentum stayed with Mosman, and they took the lead in the 60th minute when a corner fell to Miles Lynch, who rifled it in from the edge of the box.

Waverley were handed a lifeline in the 78th minute when Ollie Twum was brought down in the area. Oisin Hogan stepped up and buried the resulting penalty to send the game to extra time.

With neither side able to find a winner in extra time, it came down to penalties. Mosman held their nerve, with goalkeeper Tom Field proving the hero by saving the final spot-kick to secure the title.

Match Stats
Waverley Old Boys FC: Zylko 2’, Hogan 78’ (pen)
Mosman FC: Steinberg 47’, Lynch 60’
Penalty shootout: Mosman FC 4 – 2 Waverley Old Boys FC

Waverley Old Boys FC: 1. Maurice Tessman, 6. Ryan Mehzr, 8. Oliver Priestly, 10. Tom Cottilard, 11. Oliver Twum, 15. Ross Elliot, 20. Ross Benfield, 28. Jordan Kennedy, 32. Oisin Hogan, 36. Connor Cody, 46. Conrad Zylko, 48. Charlie Plant, 51. Andreas Fragias, 53. Liam Clarke, 55. Matt White, 63. Danny Cranch

Mosman FC: 1. Matt Ward, 2. Josh Wong, 5. Kyle Devine, 6. James Mulder, 7. Josh Bremner, 8. Pieter Bas-Dalebout, 9. Salvatore Sidoti, 10. Matt Davies, 14. Mitch Steinberg, 15. Eachainn Miller, 17 Thomas Moxley, 18. Theo Wolfarth, 20. Lachie Davies, 21. William Hodgson, 23. Miles Lynch, 28. Bronson Spencer, 31. Blake Mcmurray, 32. Tom Field, 33. Chris Findell-Aghnatios, 34. Harry Oates

Over 30 Women’s Final

North Sydney United FC 6 – 2 Epping FC

North Sydney United FC stormed to the Over 30 Women’s Champion of Champions title with a dominant 6-2 win over Epping FC in a free-flowing final.

Jarka Rey opened the scoring in the 8th minute, heading home with ease. But Epping hit back quickly, with Fatma Agar rifling a shot through the goalkeeper’s hands to level the score at 1-1 by the 11th minute.

A goal frenzy followed midway through the first half. Suzannah Bayes-Morton capitalised on a loose ball to restore the lead in the 32nd minute. Seconds later, Linda Carroll doubled the advantage with a clinical finish after beating her marker.

Epping pulled one back in the 37th minute when their No.5 followed up her initial shot to score into an empty net. But North Sydney struck again before halftime, as Rey burst through the defence and calmly finished to make it 4-2.

Carroll extended the lead further just after the restart, weaving through defenders before blasting in her second. The result was put beyond doubt in the 45th minute when Lauren Graham wrong-footed the keeper and tucked away goal number six.

North Sydney were relentless from start to finish, thoroughly deserving their emphatic win.

Match Stats
North Sydney United FC 6: Rey 8’, 39’, Bayes-Morton 32’, Carroll 33’, 43’, Graham 45’
Epping FC 2: Agar 11’, No.5 37’
Match Stats
North Sydney United FC: 3.Melissa Bjorn, 4.Marta Kielich, 5.Dorothy Poon, 6.Claire Rowe, 8.Holly Burgmann, 10.Laura Knox, 11.Suzannah Bayes-Morton, 12.Sally Pearse, 13.Linda  Carroll, 14.Sarah Mahoney, 15.Sarah Schwark, 20.Tracy Floro, 22.Jarka Rey, 23.Jana Bowgerald, 31.Lauren Graham, 38.Lisa Lautier, 39.Emily Lyons, 41.Anna Fergusson
Epping FC: 1.Suzanne Issa, 2.Sara Coco, 7.Nikki Benham, 11.Jennifer Kim, 13.Kylie Garratt, 14.Melanie Lopes, 15.Vanessa Poon, 16.Julianna Bakos, 17.Lisette Robertson, 18.Fatma Agar, 19.Alex Thompson, 20.Tracy Duncan, 21.Michelle Reed, 22.Michelle Greenfield, 23.Tamara Wijetunge, 25.Zoi Flannery

Over 35 Men’s Final

APIA Leichhardt Tigers 2 – 0 Dunbar Rovers FC

APIA Leichhardt Tigers claimed the Over 35 Men’s Champion of Champions crown with a composed 2-0 victory over Dunbar Rovers FC at Valentine Sports Park.

Chances were scarce in a tightly contested first half. APIA’s Reuben Lagos came closest, cutting inside the box and firing on goal, while Dunbar’s Patrick Millington-Buck struck the post just before halftime.

As the clock ticked into the final ten minutes, APIA found the breakthrough. Nefta Gonzalez and Stefan De Jesus combined brilliantly down the flank, with De Jesus squaring the ball to Nick Paradisis for a simple tap-in in the 81st minute.

With Dunbar pushing forward in search of an equaliser, APIA sealed the win in stoppage time. Gonzalez pounced on a loose ball from a failed set-piece and coolly finished past the keeper to secure a 2-0 win and the title.

Match Stats
APIA Leichhardt Tigers 2: Paradisis 81’, Gonzalez 90+2’
Dunbar Rovers FC: 0

Dunbar Rovers FC: 1. Ryan De Coteau, 2. Torin Didenko, 3. Paul O’Riordan, 4. Olan Ahern, 5. Barry O’Sullivan, 6. Ian Clayton, 7. Patrick Millington-Buck, 8. Eoin O’Brien, 9. Tim Bowman, 10. Regis Tereygeol, 11. Jules Norton Selzer, 15. Craig Trotter, 17. Loick Pires, 18. Darren O’Neill, 19. Matthew Gatfield, 20. Samuel Beale, 22. Michael Sealy, 24. Kevin Mitchell, 25. Iain Downie, 32. Aaron Dunne

APIA Leichhardt Tigers: 1. George Buropoulos, 2. Michael West, 3. Adrian Tamone, 4. Peter Crevani, 5. Peter Vasilis, 6. Anthony Doumanis, 7. Pascal Lebreux, 8. Con Pavlidis, 9. James Kovas, 10. Franco Parisi, 11. Callum Sinclair, 12. Stefan De Jesus, 13. Daniel Carrozza, 14. Christian Bottalico, 17. Reuben Lagos, 18. Nino Fragassi, 19. Nickolas Paradisis, 20. Jonathan Hurtado, 21. Nefta Gonzales, 22. Stephen Kayes, 23. Giancarlo Papaianni

Over 45 Men’s Final

Hurstville City Minotaurs 4 – 3 Wakehurst FC

Hurstville City Minotaurs came out on top in a seven-goal thriller to win the Over 45 Men’s Champion of Champions final against Wakehurst FC – its record breaking sixth title continuing coach Peter ‘the General’ Sarikakis’ dominance on this knockout competition.

Hurstville opened the scoring in the 4th minute when Peter Andrios was played in by Fouad Umlil and eventually converted after his initial effort was saved.

Wakehurst responded in the 17th minute, with Edward Fong chesting home a brilliant curling cross from Brian Casserly. Just four minutes later, Fong turned provider, squaring it to David Jeffs who slotted in to make it 2-1.

But Hurstville roared back. In the 27th minute, Hussein Jomaa unleashed a rocket into the bottom corner after a slick first touch to create space. Two minutes later, he struck again, dancing past defenders before finishing at the near post to put Hurstville 3-2 up.

Wakehurst made it 3-3 in the 66th minute with another Fong goal – this time a stunning solo strike to set up a frantic finale.

Hurstville had the final say in the 73rd minute. Tom Pontidas whipped in a cross and Umlil tucked it away to restore the lead — a goal that proved to be the match-winner.

A pulsating contest that showcased the best of Over 45s football ended in glory for Hurstville City Minotaurs.

Match Stats

Wakehurst Football Club 3 (Andrios 4’, Jomaa 27’, Fong 66’)

Hurstville City Minotaurs 4 (Fong 17’, Jeffs 21’, 23’, Umlil 73’)

Wakehurst Football Club: 1. Sean Lovett, 4. David Sutherland, 5. Gregory Bell, 6. David Brady, 8. David Gill, 9. Chris Hallett, 13. Brian Casserly, 14. Edward Fong, 15. Rodney Kruger, 16. Nikolas Scott, 17. Kurt Speyer, 19. Tim Smithies, 21. Imran Khan, 15. David Jeffs, 151. Derek Cahill

Hurstville City Minotaurs: 1. Ali Kalache, 2. Stelios Sampsonis, 5. Sotirios Panagakis, 6. John Cosentino, 7. Manuel Sarikakis, 8. Emmanouil Pistourdakis, 9. Peter Andrios, 10. Tom Pntidas, 11. Hussein Jomaa, 12. Modar Sultan, 14. Malcolm Bideau, 17. Robert Hooker, 21. Dragan Pupovac, 22. Fouad Umlil, 25. Ahmad Al-Sudani, 30. John Skufris

Thanks to contributions from Dimitri Kallos, Justin Davies, Eric Subijano, Jack George and Tobias Canning.