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”
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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”
The most dangerous score in football, blah blah
Sydney FC 2 Auckland FC 2 Every footballer knows that a 2-0 lead early in the game can sometimes result in a heart-wrenching loosening of the grip on the three points later in the game as the momentum suddenly swings in the opposite direction. This was a classic case, Sydney FC rolling out the redContinue reading “The most dangerous score in football, blah blah”
City break Spartans in derby clash
Blacktown Spartans 0 Blacktown City 2 Second-half goals from Emily Jackson and Sienna Bell steered Blacktown City to victory at Blacktown Football Park on Sunday, but the victory came at a cost. A snapped wrist in the final moment of the derby encounter with the Spartans saw combative midfielder Bell end the game in agonyContinue reading “City break Spartans in derby clash”
Hills too steep for City in derby clash
Hills United 1 Blacktown City 0 A goal deep into the second half of an absorbing game at the home of Football NSW saw Hills United maintain their unblemished record against a hard-working Blacktown City on Tuesday night. Valentine Park was on a knife-edge until Charlotte Mear beat the offside trap and rounded goalkeeper CourtneyContinue reading “Hills too steep for City in derby clash”