Gladesville Ravens 2 Macarthur Rams 1 Gladesville Ravens returned to winning ways in this Football NSW Girls Youth League Under 16 Division 1 clash at Christie Park as Macarthur went close to pulling off a comeback that looked unlikely at half-time. Once Maya Jones had settled the nerves, tucking an early opener into an unguardedContinue reading “Ravens rock Rams with slender win”
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Red card ruins Ravens’ resurgence
Illawarra Stingrays 4 Gladesville Ravens 1 A disastrous red card in the opening stages of this Football NSW Girls Youth League Under 16 Division 1 clash at Macedonia Park handed a massive advantage to the league leaders as both teams battled gale force winds to serve up a classic. Jemma Horley’s handball outside the areaContinue reading “Red card ruins Ravens’ resurgence”
Ravens’ pockets picked by Bulls
The Football NSW Girls Youth League Under 16 Division 1 gave us an intriguing game at the home of football Christie Park as the Bulls Academy snatched a late goal to turn the result on its head, Gladesville Ravens beaten desite leading the way in the first half. A clever finish from Angelina Zaiter hadContinue reading “Ravens’ pockets picked by Bulls”
Ravens smashed in seaside blitz
Manly United flexed their muscles at the top of the Football NSW Girls Youth League Under 16 Division 1 on Sunday and smashed seven goals without reply against Gladesville Ravens at Cromer Park. Eva Morgante got the scoring underway, and a poacher’s goal from Sarah Whelan had Manly coasting at half time. After weathering aContinue reading “Ravens smashed in seaside blitz”
Sydney kicks off the World Cup hype
Over four thousand Sydneysiders braved baltic conditions and a super-early start to welcome the world to Australia, marking 25 days to go before the opening games of the FIFA Women’s World Cup in July. This was a first chance for the squadron of volunteers to apply their skills, a first opportunity for all the mediaContinue reading “Sydney kicks off the World Cup hype”
Ravens tame Lions in sweet victory
Gladesville Ravens 1 Bankstown City 0 A clash of two out-of-form teams at Christie Park yielded a single important goal as Gladesville Ravens secured a priceless win in the Football NSW Girls Youth League Under 16 Division 1. The home team kept the Bankstown City defence busy the entire game, without finding the key ingredient,Continue reading “Ravens tame Lions in sweet victory”
Battling Ravens stem the flow
FNSW Institute 5 Gladesville Ravens 1 A battling second-half performance from Gladesville Ravens in the Football NSW Girls Youth League Under 16 Division 1 allowed the visitors to walk away from a difficult fixture at the home of football, Valentine Sports Park, with their heads held high. Catalina Wyrzynski had the hosts ahead early on,Continue reading “Battling Ravens stem the flow”
NWSF throws up fascinating dilemma
The race for Division 2 comes to a climax A fascinating scenario has developed in the North West Sydney Football Over 45s Division 1 this season as the division prepares to be split into a top six division one and a bottom four division two. Every team will have played each other once after thisContinue reading “NWSF throws up fascinating dilemma”
Ravens bashed and bruised in Tigers loss
Northern Tigers 4 Gladesville Ravens 0 A spirited performance from Gladesville Ravens in the Football NSW Girls Youth League Under 16 Division 1 was not enough to get anything out of a game against powerhouse Northern Tigers on Sunday, as they left with a growing injury list and a deepening goal difference. Sophie Justinek openedContinue reading “Ravens bashed and bruised in Tigers loss”
Ravens’ profligacy as Jets scramble win
Gladesville Ravens 1 Emerging Jets 3 Gladesville Ravens passed up a glorious opportunity to add to their meagre points total in the Football NSW Girls Youth League Under 16 Division 1 and suffered another home defeat at Christie Park on Sunday morning. A Penny Clarke free-kick had the Jets ahead, but a close-range finish fromContinue reading “Ravens’ profligacy as Jets scramble win”