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PS4 NPL NSW Men’s 1 Grade 20s Round 20 Review
ROUND 20 one of the Grade 20s competition played out over the weekend, with games on Saturday and Sunday afternoons seeing Blacktown City crowned premiership winners after a 2-0 win at rivals Blacktown Spartans moved them six points clear of second-placed Marconi Stallions. The Stallions featured in this week’s match of the round, travelling to…
Read MorePS4 NPL NSW Women’s 1 Round 18 Review
It was quite the final day of football in the PS4 NPL NSW Women’s 1 competition. In the end, it will be the Macarthur Rams, Blacktown Spartans, Sydney University and Manly United in the Championship series. Macarthur Rams 4-2 Sydney University Macarthur Rams cemented top spot with a 4-2 victory over Sydney University at Lynwood…
Read MoreWomen’s State League Round 18 Review
Round 18 of the Women’s State League saw some major results affecting the midtable battle for a spot in the Finals Series. In our Match of the Round, the Gladesville Ravens claimed an important victory over the APIA Leichhardt Tigers, pushing them in to the top four. Match of the Round – APIA Leichhardt Tigers…
Read MoreSuns shine in win over Parramatta
A second-half goal from Hristijan Tanoski and a penalty save from Ivan Necevski have secured a crucial three points for Rockdale City Suns at Melita Stadium. With so much on the line for both the Suns and Parramatta FC, it was evident from the early encounters that both sides were up for the challenge. For…
Read MoreBlacktown City earn derby win and top spot
Blacktown City have returned to the winners’ circle – and the top of the PS4 National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s 1 table – with a comprehensive 4-0 thrashing of Blacktown Spartans at Blacktown Football Park. The derby win was the perfect response from Mark Crittenden’s men after last weeks embarrassing defeat to Sydney Olympic. The…
Read MoreMen’s State League 1 Round 20 Review
North Shore Mariners were finally defeated in a wonderful weekend of football in the Men’s State League 1. Dulwich Hill left it late to defeat Rydalmere Lions in our Match of the Round. Match of the Round: Rydalmere Lions 1 v Dulwich Hill 2 A fine free-kick from Christopher Pinto set Dulwich Hill on course…
Read MoreWolves overcome Manly at WIN
The South Coast Wolves kept their finals hopes alive with a 2-0 victory over Manly United FC at WIN Stadium in Round 21 of PS4 National Premier League NSW Men’s 1 on Sunday afternoon. First-half goals from Sam Matthews and Darcy Madden ensured that the race for the coveted fifth position would head into the…
Read MoreMen’s State League 2 Round 17 Review
Round 17 saw plenty of action across the fields especially in this week’s Match of the Round, which saw University of NSW host the Wagga City Wanderers in a two-all draw. After University of NSW’s disappointing midweek performance against Southern Districts, it was clear that they had to come into this match with a positive…
Read MorePS4 NPL NSW Men’s 2 Round 20 Review
There was no change at the top of the PS4 NPL NSW Men’s 2 competition, with the top four all claiming victories, with Spirit FC’s six point lead staying intact with two rounds to go, after their comprehensive 4-1 win over Macarthur Rams. Hakoah Sydney City East, Central Coast and Northern Tigers also won, leaving…
Read MoreBilic & Paric help United 58 secure three points
SYDNEY United 58 FC struck once in each half to sneak a 2-0 win over Marconi Stallions at Sydney United Sports Centre on Sunday afternoon. Matthew Bilic and Stjepan Paric scored to end their side’s four-match league losing streak ahead of next weekend’s crucial match away at Sydney Olympic. It was actually Marconi’s Ryan Peterson…
Read MorePS4 NPL NSW Men’s 1 Round 21 Review
The big guns brought plenty of firepower in the penultimate round of the PS4 National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s 1 home and away season. APIA Leichhardt Tigers were the first to fire, beating third-placed Bonnyrigg White Eagles 3-0 at Bonnyrigg Sports Club and temporarily moving to top spot before Blacktown City responded in kind with…
Read MorePS4 NPL NSW Women’s 2 Round 20 Review
The race for the last two finals places is still alive even after the conclusion of Round 20. Two catch up fixtures from earlier in the season also shaped the table this week, as Nepean and Inter hosted Marconi and Southern Branch respectively at Valentine Sports Park. The Round 20 fixtures saw Sydney Olympic held…
Read MoreAPIA move to top spot after win
APIA Leichhardt Tigers had all the killer instinct at Bonnryigg Sports Club as they powered to a 3-0 win over Bonnyrigg White Eagles on Saturday night. Nathan Elasi, Adrian Ucchino and David D’Appuzzo all got on the scoresheet for the Tigers as they took an unexpectedly comfortable win at Bonnyrigg Sports Club. The battle between second…
Read MoreOlympic take vital points from Sutherland
Sydney Olympic came to Seymour Shaw Park on the crest of a wave to battle Sutherland Sharks in a tense local derby that would have a huge impact on the visitors title aspirations. It took until the 11th minute for a worthwhile move occurred when Steve Hayes chipped over the Olympic defence for Seongjin Park to…
Read MoreTicket sales for 2015 Grand Final – PS4 NPL NSW Men’s 1
Tickets are now on sale for the 2015 Playstation 4 National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s 1 Grand Final. The pinnacle event will be held on September 13th at Leichhardt Oval, Leichhardt. Fans are encouraged to purchase tickets online via Moshtix to avoid queues at the gate. An afternoon kickoff will see the two best 1st Grade teams in the PS4…
Read MoreUpcoming Futsal Referees Courses
New South Wales Futsal Referees Association (NSWFRA) will be running the following Level 3 Futsal Referee course in August and September 2015 before the upcoming summer futsal season. • Saturday 15/08/15 for outdoor football referees only • Saturday 5/09 for new and outdoor referees • Sunday 13/09 for new and outdoor referees The course will be take…
Read MoreTeam of the Week – Round 20
The PS4 NPL NSW Men’s 1 Team of the Week saw some outstanding performances from individuals as the Championship series nears. Sutherland Sharks favourite and captain Nathan Denham had a fantastic match between the posts for his side over the weekend. Despite getting beaten once, albeit from the penalty spot, Denham was on hand to…
Read MoreHonours even at Melita Stadium
A gelid evening at Melita Stadium matched up Parramatta FC against Blacktown Spartans in their Round 18 catch-up game in a match that had a considerable meaning for both in pursuit of points, top five and relegation battles. So it came as no surprise at the end of 90 minutes that two exhausted teams were…
Read MorePS4 NPL NSW Women’s 2 Round 20 Preview
The penultimate round of the 2015 season is make or break for a number of sides as they chase the remaining positions in the finals. Southern Branch visits a Nepean side that will be pushing hard to upset the league’s form team. Sutherland looks too sure up 3rd spot when they host UNSW, and Inter…
Read MoreWomen’s State League Round 18 Preview
Round 18 of the Women’s State League kicks off this Sunday with all but one team in the running for a spot in the finals. The stakes are high, and the football will have to be of the highest quality. Bankstown City FC vs. Southern Districts SFA – Sunday 9 August, 3PM at Jensen Park…
Read MoreGrand Final venue announced
Leichhardt Oval will be the venue for the PS4 National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s 1 Grand Final. Following its impressive hosting of the Westfield FFA Cup, as Balmain Tigers played Melbourne Victory in front of just under five thousand fans, Leichhardt Oval will hold the pinnacle event in the PS4 NPL NSW Men’s 1. Steeped…
Read MorePS4 NPL NSW Men’s 2 Round 20 Preview
With just three rounds to go in the PS4 NPL NSW Men’s 2 competition, the title remains open as does the makeup of the top five. This week our feature game takes us to Hensley Field where Hakoah Sydney City East, making a late charge for the title, meet Bankstown Berries, fighting for the five.…
Read MoreBalmain Tigers gallant in defeat to Victory
Balmain Tigers were beaten but not disgraced as Melbourne Victory secured their passage to the next round of Westfield FFA Cup. It was a carnival atmosphere of 4,849 fans that greeted both teams as they strode onto the turf at Leichhardt Oval for the largest game, definitely in Balmain Tigers history. Melbourne Victory, reigning Champions…
Read MoreOlympic and United 58 claim wins in FFA Cup
It was a stand out night of Westfield FFA Cup football as three NSW teams took on interstate competition. Both PS4 National Premier Leagues Men’s 1 teams Sydney United 58 FC and Sydney Olympic were victorious in their matches whilst Men’s State League 1 outfit Balmain Tigers succumbed to Melbourne Victory in heroic fashion. Gungahlin United…
Read MoreWanderers call up for FNSW Institute U16 captain
Football NSW Institute Under 16 captain Lachlan Campbell will spend the week in Coffs Harbour with the Western Sydney Wanderers first team after impressing in the NPL and a recent trial match between Western Sydney and Mount Druitt Rangers. One of two FNSW Institute Under 16 players invited to train and play with Tony Popovic’s team last week,…
Read MoreNewington lead the way in disarming racism
Newington Gunners take their name from a nearby disused armoury but it’s their efforts disarming racism for which the club is being recognised. “The Australian Human Rights Commission came out with the “Racism. It Stops With Me” campaign and we said we should get behind this”, Club Secretary Benjt Nilsson said. Nominated for an Australian…
Read MoreMasters of football: Students complete coaching courses
Football NSW is broadening the horizons of students studying their Masters in Education by offering football coaching courses. In conjunction with the Australian Catholic University (ACU), Football NSW recently gave students from the university the opportunity to complete the Grassroots Coaching Course. Working over three sessions the ACU students undertook course at the ACU football grounds in Strathfield. An…
Read MorePS4 NPL NSW Women’s 1 Round 18 Preview
The final week of the PS4 NPL NSW Women’s 1 competition is upon us with some massive matches coming up. Eyes will be on two positions on the table as the all-important second place and fourth place will be finally decided in what will be an exciting Sunday afternoon. Match of the Round – Macarthur…
Read MoreMen’s State League 1 Round 20 Preview
It is getting close to crunch time in Men’s State League 1, as teams push to confirm their places in the finals. Rydalmere Lions take on Dulwich Hill in our Match of the Round. Hawkesbury City SC v Nepean FC, Saturday 8th August, 5pm, David Bertenshaw Field Hawkesbury City look to continue their recent run of…
Read MoreMen’s State League 2 Round 17 Preview
With only two matches remaining, one point can mean the difference between Club Championship or a Finals Series appearance. For this week’s Match of the Round we get only our second look at the Wagga City Wanderers and deservedly so after they picked up their debut win last weekend against FC Gazy Lansvale. University of…
Read MorePS4 NPL NSW Men’s 1 Grade 20s Round 21 Preview
ROUND 21 of the Grade 20s plays out over the weekend with two matches on Saturday and four on Sunday in the penultimate week of the regular season. The Match of the Round sees Premiership hopefuls Marconi Stallions travel to Sydney United Sports Centre on Sunday afternoon, where they will look to make amends for…
Read MorePS4 NPL NSW Men’s 1 Round 21 Preview
With just two weeks until finals football, the stakes are as high as ever in the PS4 National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s 1. Be it at the top of the table, where Blacktown City and APIA Leichhardt Tigers remain in a heated battle for the premiership, or in the middle of the table where no…
Read MoreMen’s State League 2 Round 16 Review
Round 16 of the competition kicked-off over the weekend and featured brilliant individual efforts. Firstly, by Hurstville City Minotaurs, Leonardo Pinto and Wagga City Wanderers, Scott Dunn who both scored hat-tricks for their clubs. The much-anticipated Match of the Round provided exactly what was expected – a close game of football and plenty of highlights,…
Read MorePS4 NPL NSW Men’s 1 Round 20 Review
Don’t pencil in Blacktown City in for a Premiership just yet. In the space of seven days, Mark Crittenden’s side has been knocked out of the FFA Cup and pulled back into a serious race for the Premiership, following a heavy loss to Sydney Olympic on Saturday night. Not needing any motivation to close the…
Read MorePS4 NPL NSW Women’s 1 Round 17 Review
Macarthur Rams have secured the 2015 Premiership for the PS4 NPL NSW Women’s 1 with a game in hand, crowned Premiers for the second time in as many years. It’s now down to two for the final spot in the 2015 Championship Series with the Blacktown Spartans in box seat to book their place in the top…
Read MoreWomen’s State League Round 17 Review
Round 17 of the Women’s State League saw victories for the Western NSW Mariners FC and Mt. Druitt Town Rangers FC, while the Gladesville Ravens shocked Bankstown City FC in our Match of the Round. Match of the Round – Gladesville Ravens vs. Bankstown City FC: 2-1 A warm Sunday afternoon saw the Gladesville Ravens…
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