Central Coast Mariners 3 Sydney FC 1 If anyone thought that champions Sydney FC would coast to victory in a one-sided demolition in Gosford, they have a short memory. A dreary day in the jewel of the Central Coast’s crown saw the Sky Blues outmanoeuvred in a clever display of patient football from the homeContinue reading “Sydney champions all at sea”
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So, what the hell happens at a book launch?
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of a book launch? Is it knitted jumpers and sports jackets with patches on the elbows? Is it old men in half glasses conversing in fancy words that no one understands? Is it boffins and English teachers discussing the topic of the book inContinue reading “So, what the hell happens at a book launch?”
Fiery Sydney tease Wanderers
Western Sydney Wanderers 1 Sydney FC 2 Game management usually means taking the ball in the corner, shielding the ball and waiting for the foul. Sydney FC, leading by the single goal, took it to a new level by simply keeping the ball, the intricate passing and close control of their silky-footed squad making itContinue reading “Fiery Sydney tease Wanderers”
Anas and the O.G. fire on return to Kogarah
Sydney FC 5 Eastern Sports Club 0 A Thursday night in Kogarah doesn’t tend to stir much emotion, but when it’s your team’s first game of the season, the debut of at least one high-profile international marquee player and a return to a spiritual former home, this was a must-attend fixture. Sydney FC echoed theContinue reading “Anas and the O.G. fire on return to Kogarah”
Wanderers’ bold NPL move
Football NSW will announce the new structure of their female competitions with the much awaited Declaration of Leagues on September 26th, and now that the successful Institute program is no more, Western Sydney Wanderers have made their move. Expectations of a straight swap with the former Institute entity in the top tier NPL1 league haveContinue reading “Wanderers’ bold NPL move”
Tigers overcome in finishing masterclass
Camden Tigers 1 Blacktown City 3 The Football NSW League One Women’s Under 20s season came to its conclusion at Ron Dine Memorial Reserve in Camden as Blacktown City secured a top-half finish on the final day. Brianna Tinney’s superb strike was cancelled out just before the break by Emilia Michalak’s close range finish toContinue reading “Tigers overcome in finishing masterclass”
Women’s football 2025 in NSW : what we know
The final round of the 2024 Football NSW Leagues regular season is upon us and for all but the top four teams in each league; that signals the official beginning of the player and coach merry-go-round as clubs search for the right blend to take them forward next season. But what does the 2025 seasonContinue reading “Women’s football 2025 in NSW : what we know”
Bruised Blacktown denied in contentious contest
Blacktown City 1 St George 1 The penultimate round of the Football NSW League One Women’s Under 20s threw up a crunching encounter between two mid-table teams that hinged on a moment of pure controversy. After Hayley Reynolds had fired Blacktown City ahead ten minutes before half time, there were barely 60 seconds before goalkeeperContinue reading “Bruised Blacktown denied in contentious contest”
Second half collapse as City crumble
Blacktown City 0 Mt Druitt Town Rangers 4 Big hitters and favourites for promotion to the promised land of NPL1 Women’s football Mt Druitt Town Rangers were locked at 0-0 with Blacktown City at the break, both teams having opportunities to take the lead on a beautiful winter’s afternoon in North West Sydney. The gameContinue reading “Second half collapse as City crumble”
City in arrears as Bankstown cash in
Bankstown City 1 Blacktown City 0 The B-town City battle in the Football NSW League One Women’s Under 20s on Sunday afternoon saw the Lions edge the Demons by a solitary goal, but only after a miraculous save by Ivana Franulovic kept the lead intact late in the game. A brilliant finish by Lucy CoxsedgeContinue reading “City in arrears as Bankstown cash in”