City win the duel as Flame extinguished

South Coast Flame 1 Blacktown City 2 Blacktown City’s recent surge up the Football NSW GYL2 Under 18s ladder continued as they survived late pressure from South Coast Flame to ease into sixth place and into the chasing pack. A spectacular goal from midfielder Emily Jackson gave the visitors a half-time lead, and an outrageousContinue reading “City win the duel as Flame extinguished”

Angry Lions tamed in Blacktown

Blacktown City 2 Inter Lions 0 The first day of winter welcomed the start of the second round of the 2025 Football NSW Girls Youth League 2 Under 18s, Blacktown City emerging victorious after a tough battle with Inter Lions at Landen Stadium. Despite posting a less-than-clean bill of health with an ailing squad, CityContinue reading “Angry Lions tamed in Blacktown”

Fiery Tigers hit for four

Camden Tigers 0 Blacktown City 4 Blacktown City’s return to form continued on Sunday in Sydney’s South West when a battling Camden Tigers were soundly beaten in the Football NSW Girls Youth League 2 Under 18s. Another captain’s goal for Courtney Kitching from a set piece was followed by an Olimpico from Zoe Thompson asContinue reading “Fiery Tigers hit for four”

Seventh heaven as City thrash Strikers

Blacktown City 7 Sutherland Strikers 0 A first-half performance from the top drawer saw Blacktown City almost double their goals for the season as they powered to a five goal lead at the break. A hat-trick from captain and central defender Courtney Kitching and strikes from Zoe Thompson, Lara Green, Emily Jackson and Evdokia PapafilopoulosContinue reading “Seventh heaven as City thrash Strikers”

Goals don’t come easy as City pipped

SD Raiders 1 Blacktown City 0 A single goal midway through the first half from Cayda Oncu was just enough to divide two strong sides at Ernie Smith Reserve on Sunday in the Football NSW Girls Youth League 2 Under 18s. Despite a second half dominated by the visitors, SD Raiders survived an onslaught andContinue reading “Goals don’t come easy as City pipped”

City win, but at what cost?

South East Phoenix 0 Blacktown City 2 Blacktown City arrested their mini slump in the Football NSW Girls Youth League 2 Under 18s with a commanding victory in Nowra against a spirited South East Phoenix on Sunday. A maiden goal for Evdokia Papafilopoulos and a trademark finish from Zoe Thompson had the visitors in theContinue reading “City win, but at what cost?”

Winter of discontent for City

Nepean FC 2 Blacktown City 1 The coldest night of the year in Penrith served up a classic between Nepean and Blacktown City to warm the fans as this twice-rescheduled fixture was finally resolved. Two first-half goals from the exciting talent of Lania Fili set up an intriguing second half where Blacktown struck back throughContinue reading “Winter of discontent for City”

Sydney win as Sydney loses

Sydney FC 3 Newcastle Jets 2 The Sydney FC regular home season came to an end in an ill-timed Easter Sunday afternoon fixture that coupled as a farewell to long-standing custodian Andrew Redmayne. The timing, a clash with every family lunch or dinner as Greek Easter fell on the same day as Catholic Easter, wasContinue reading “Sydney win as Sydney loses”

City fail to make deposit as Bankstown sneak win

Blacktown City 0 Bankstown City Lions 1 A terrific free kick from Rachel Thompson midway through the first half was enough to steer Bankstown City Lions to victory at Landen Stadium as Blacktown City were made to pay for their profligacy in front of goal. Despite a host of chances for the home team, thereContinue reading “City fail to make deposit as Bankstown sneak win”

…and then Sydney FC dropped the basket

Sydney FC 1 Lion City Sailors 0 That famous phrase about putting all your eggs in one basket came to fruition on Wednesday night when a dreadful season coughed up the ultimate slap in the face for the Sydney FC supporters with elimination from the second-tier Asian Champions League 2 at the semi-final stage. AContinue reading “…and then Sydney FC dropped the basket”