St George 1 Blacktown City 1 An entertaining contest at the famous Barton Park on Sunday, filled with excitement and controversy, saw Blacktown City run table-topping St George all the way and emerge with a hard-fought point to keep their finals hopes alive. The league’s meanest defence was breached in the first minute when SiennaContinue reading “Early Bell gives City point at league leaders”
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City slickers shine in winter warmer
Blacktown City 2 Nepean FC 0 A sensational first-half performance from Blacktown City earned them the breathing space required for victory and another three points as high-flying Nepean were ambushed at Landen Stadium in the Football NSW Girls Youth League 2 Under 18s on Sunday. A teasing free-kick from Dominique Ashton went all the wayContinue reading “City slickers shine in winter warmer”
Vittoria for City in one goal thriller
Marconi Stallions 0 Blacktown City 1 Blacktown City returned to winning ways on a glorious Sunday at Marconi Stadium, a single goal enough to take the three points and keep the pressure on the top four in the Football NSW Girls Youth League 2 Under 18s. A magnificent strike by midfield maestro Emily Jackson edgedContinue reading “Vittoria for City in one goal thriller”
Mariners drop anchor on City streak
Central Coast Mariners 4 Blacktown City 0 Blacktown City’s five-game winning streak came to an abrupt end at Pluim Park as a freezing cold midweek encounter with Central Coast Mariners slipped from their grasp in a first-half collapse. A booming finish from Mikayla Standen signalled the turning point after a good spell of pressure byContinue reading “Mariners drop anchor on City streak”
City down leaders in Hills heist
Blacktown City 2 Hills United 0 Runaway league leaders Hills United were given a taste of their own medicine on Sunday afternoon as Blacktown City became the first team to shut out the premiers-in-waiting in a deserved 2-0 win. A fabulous finish on the run from ace striker Zoe Thompson set City away in theContinue reading “City down leaders in Hills heist”
Top five A-League photos 2024/25
The A-League season is long gone, but it served up plenty of opportunities to photograph our top stars in action. Games at Central Coast Stadium, Campbelltown and Commbank, with varying light and crazy weather, gave us some fabulous action and gave me a chance to fill the photo banks with library shots of players warmingContinue reading “Top five A-League photos 2024/25”
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”
Book review : Game by JJ Rose
A book that is simply called Game, it is the cover shot that gives you more of an idea about the content of this book. I had this one sitting on the pile of unread books for a few months and, given the Socceroos change in fortunes under Tony Popovic, this one took precedence overContinue reading “Book review : Game by JJ Rose”
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”