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After dominating for long periods of the game, and cating by far the mo dangerous goal-scoring chances, it was a late penalty that actually brought the Wolves back into the fold to sca the home side who never ally looked troubled too much. For the sparse crowd at Marconi Stadium, the game was a thriller.…

Macarthur Rams stay third after a 4-0 win over Dulwich Hill with Bankstown Lions moving into fourth following their second consecutive win, this time over Granville Rage. St George v Sydney University It was the fourth draw in six games for St George as the visiting Sydney University scored a late equaliser to deny the…

Coming back from a lengthy injury spell on the sidelines, Reds coach John Paul de Marigny?s tactics in using Barkhousir as a substitute in the 66th minute paid dividends as a minute later with his second touch of the ball, the pint sized striker was celebrating with the United faithful after a Bonnyrigg White Eagles…

The unpredictability of the competition was again encapsulated, as Marconi Stallions went down to South Coast Wolves and Bonnyrigg White Eagles surprisingly beat Sydney United 58. Fast improving Parramatta FC are a team to watch in the coming weeks, despite their impressive performance this weekend yielding one point instead of three. MATCH OF THE ROUND…

Trailing 1-0 following a sensational Saw Awad strike early in the second-half, the Tigers responded immediately with an equally impressive goal by inspirational playmaker Franco Parisi, before Andrew Bevin scored shortly after the winning goal via the penalty-spot. In a match where both sides had their chances, it was the Tigers who showed that extra…

Elsewhere, Marconi Stallions returned to winning ways with a hard fought win over the highflying South Coast Wolves, meanwhile Rockdale City Suns recorded its first win of the season in new coach Mark Rudan?s first match in charge. Blacktown Spartans 1 Sutherland Sharks 4 Sutherland Sharks recorded a rare win on the road with an…

For the first time in four years, the Saints managed to get a win in both reserve and first grade, a feat the club are rather proud of. Northern Tigers slipped up at Melita Stadium whilst UNSW and Southern Branch continue to fight it out at the top of the ladder. St. George FC 3…

Match of the Round WESTERN CONDORS FC V MOUNTAINS UNITED A 90? minute Bryan Campbell winner proved to be the difference as Mountains United defeated a tricky Western Condors outfit in hot conditions at Knight Park. Western Condors did take the lead via the head of Enwiya in the 33? minute but Justin Cavanagh sent…

It also saw some unexpected results, with Gladesville bringing the on the move Macarthur Rams to a halt too with a draw. Inter Lions suffered a defeat from Sutherland, and if this round proves one thing, table position won?t guarantee expected results one way or another. NWS Koala Vs Illawarra Stingrays It was a brilliant…

In a game played under full international conditions the Parramatta Blues proved too strong for the Warriors winning 6 ? 5. After a dynamic start from both sides where the game oscillated from end to end and the lead changed hands several times, the half time whistle saw the score line tied at 3 all.…

Matt Bailey?s early opener was cancelled out by Simon Zahra?s converted penalty in the opening minutes; however Zahra?s dismissal for handling Chris Price?s goal bound header on the hour mark proved to be the catalyst as Sutherland ran away with the match. Panni Nikas? double either side of Price?s opportunistic goal sealed the win for…

UAE is hosting the event for the first time at the indoor facilities of Al Shabab and Al Wasl. Both the venues will host group stages matches of the 16-team tournament and later the knockout stages matches will be played at Al Wasl. Hosts UAE are pooled in Group A alongside with Asean powerhouse Thailand…

With plenty of football to keep you entertained, there is no doubt there will be goals galore in Round 6 of the Women?s Super League. MATCH OF THE ROUND: St. George FC v Southern Districts St. George Stadium, 3pm kick off After two very different starts to the Super League season, both sides have moved…

Three years on, he has become a regular in the defending champions? side. Alongside Olympic stalwarts Phil Makrys and Chris Triantis, Peter played his first full season in the top flight of NSW football in 2011 and says it was an experience that has shaped his career ambitions. ?It couldn?t have gone any better to…

But first to the Lions and they will be pleased with the win over Spirit FC last weekend, and will look to commence a run of results as they seek to climb the ladder. They will need to if Northern Tigers and Bankstown Berries, particularly, are not to gain too much of a foothold at…

Recently at the FFA National Youth Championships for U13 Girls held in Canberra, the NSW Metro side coached by former Matildas star Taryn Rockall were crowned Champions while the NSW Country side finished first in their group without losing any matches. In what was an incredible achievement for both squads, five Metro girls and four…

The club’s first “home” fixture of the season at the Ilinden Sports Centre against Bonnyrigg White Eagles followed the official opening of the covering of the seating at the picturesque ground.  The club has also invested in the playing surface with the installation of a comprehensive drainage system which should ensure a better playing surface during…

After the idea was brought up in the off-season, the Tigers? two first grade ?keepers and the Under 20s shot stopper have been fitted with a completely pink kit to raise money for the McGrath Foundation. The initiative was devised by first grade number one Michael Rutherford. ?He came to me and said he wanted…

With the matches evenly split across both weekends days, there is plenty of football action to be seen and enjoyed across Sydney. MATCH OF THE ROUND ROCKDALE CITY SUNS VS MANLY UNITED, ILLINDEN SPORTS CENTRE, 1PM SUNDAY Rockdale City Suns host Manly United in this week’s Match of the Round. Rockdale  have struggled in front…

The agreement will see the Acronis logo displayed on the shirt fronts of the senior men?s squad for the 2012 and 2013 NSW Premier League campaigns, and for the first time, the first grade women?s team. As winners of the 2011 Waratah Cup, Manly United is now providing even greater visibility and value for Acronis.…

The table could be in for a few shake ups, as each and every games result could drastically alter the current table make up.  This weeks match of the round sees the two teams sitting near the top go head to head, as NWS Koalas will be taking on the Illawarra Stingrays this Sunday.  NWS…

The Saturday evening match up at Arlington Oval between Stanmore Hawks and Fairfield City Lions is between two clubs who uncharacteristically find themselves in the bottom half of the competition ladder. The Hawks have really struggled to find results to match their performances of late, and will find it harder still this weekend being without…

Prospect United vs West City FC Saturday, 5 May 2012 @ 5-00pm at William Lawson Reserve Prospect United play host to West City FC at William Lawson Reserve for a late Saturday afternoon to kick-off League Two round 7. Prospect got their name back amongst the winners list in round 6 with a convincing win…

As part of Football NSW?s revamped coverage on the NSW Premier League, all six matches will be highlighted and shown every Wednesday/Thursday giving you a look at all the goals, thrills and spills of NSW?s top tier football competition. Round 5 saw the Bonnyrigg White Eagles remain unbeaten after five rounds of the competition with…

Jackson Bandiera, Joe Caletti, Gian Mendez, Jordan Pyne and Zac Speth were selected and are being coached by South Coast Wolves coach Trevor Morgan to be part of the team?s setup in Japan. In a collaborative effort between Football NSW, Northern NSW and Football Queensland, 16 players have been given the unique opportunity to represent…

Blacktown Spartans v Sutherland Sharks, Saturday 5th of May, 7:00 pm Blacktown Football Park Last Week: South Coast Wolves 2 Blacktown Spartans 1 Sutherland Sharks 1 Sydney United 58 FC 1 Blacktown Spartans will be looking for their second win of the season when they entertain Sutherland Sharks at Blacktown Football Park on Saturday evening.…

Talk to people involved in Football and they will all tell you what they think Futsal is. Yet almost none of them have actually watched a professional game or understand the game. So where do these misconceptions come from and what are they. The other question that should be raised is does Futsal really help…

Now into his fourth season in NSW?s highest football competition, El Jamal has finally linked up with John Turner – the coach who first spotted him five years ago when he was playing with Liverpool Bossy FC. At the time a move from Bossy FC to the old Wollongong Wolves failed as El Jamal explains:…

The course will run from 8:30am till 5:30pm with the cost of the course being $110. Candidates must be a current FFA level 3 Assessor. Please forward your application, name and FFA number, to Steve Fenech aceref1@optusnet.com.au with a copy to Richard Lorenc on richard@footballnsw.com.au Nominations close 11th May 2012.

F-League: Can you tell me about the Melbourne Heart and why they have got involved in Futsal? EV: Melbourne Heart is a progressive total football club. The philosophy is simple. It embraces the community and tries to give back to the members and supporters what they want. It?s for similar reasons that most of the…