This was an evening when everything went right for Sydney FC as the Central Coast Mariners were swept aside in a five-star performance. With the season grinding to a disppointing finish, this was a reward for those Sky Blue fans who kept the faith following a four goal mauling in midweek. A game day thatContinue reading “Reward for the hardcore”
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Gladesville Ravens 1 Central Coast Mariners 2
Gladesville Ravens’ Girls Youth League Under 15 Division 2 continued their slump in form at the home of football Christie Park but were only beaten by the odd goal in a game where clear chances were at a premium. Central Coast’s domination was evident early on, but they went behind through a Sophie Steele cornerContinue reading “Gladesville Ravens 1 Central Coast Mariners 2”
Matildas close shave in Canberra
A second football trip in five days, and another new check-in app for the phone as we headed interstate to the nation’s capital to support Australia’s favourite sporting team in another clash with close neighbours and friendly rivals New Zealand. The Matildas got the job done early in this one, and went on cruise control,Continue reading “Matildas close shave in Canberra”
Magnificent mini Matildas Active
One night in Townsville and the world’s your oyster! The beautiful North Queensland coast welcomed international women’s football to its fantastic new stadium and showed the locals and those from near and far just what we’re in for during the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Welcoming venues, hot and sunny conditions and a fabulous liveContinue reading “Magnificent mini Matildas Active”
St George FC 2 Gladsville Ravens 0
Gladesville Ravens travelled to Fraser Park to take on big hitters St George FC in the NPL Girls Youth League Division 2 on a glorious sunny Sunday and left with nothing after an abject first half and a battling stalemate in the second period. The result went to form, but the performances of both teamsContinue reading “St George FC 2 Gladsville Ravens 0”
Punchy Pavlesic saves Sydney
Sydney FC showed exactly what’s been missing this season in one exhilirating 90 minutes in the final Sydney derby at Kogarah Oval. Fight, persistence and finishing were in abundance as the Sky Blues weathered a storm at the end, Rhyan Grant dismissed on his record-breaking appearance, and they rode their luck to give their fansContinue reading “Punchy Pavlesic saves Sydney”
Making Kogarah cavernous
A miniature crowd, generously reported as 1700, braved the elements and an early start to cheer on Sydney FC in the poor man’s Sydney derby at Kogarah. What looked like a training run for Macarthur FC in the first 30 minutes, changed complexion with a Trent Buhagiar goal before the break. An early own goalContinue reading “Making Kogarah cavernous”
Football can be United
After a hiatus in 2021, the Football Writers Festival 2022 was a major event in the diary of any football writer, fan or anyone with an interest in the Australian game. Not only a forum to present new authors and to discuss books, the festival has quickly become a way of sharing ideas, and thisContinue reading “Football can be United”
Oh no, not again.
A-League Women’s Grand Final day. A day of celebration; we’d made it right to the end of the journey, and we’d already wrapped up the Premiership. What could go wrong? In a repeat of the semi-final against a stubborn Melbourne City, Sydney FC found themselves two goals behind with a mountain to climb. They ralliedContinue reading “Oh no, not again.”
SD Raiders 4 Gladesville Ravens 0
Unbeaten coming into this one, Gladesville Ravens were given a footballing lesson at Ernie Smith in this one as a fired-up SD Raiders put their visitors to the sword in the first half. Individual errors and an inability to close down their dangerous opponents were key to Ravens going in three goals down, with goalsContinue reading “SD Raiders 4 Gladesville Ravens 0”