By Georgie Lewis 15/7/25
Above: Sydney University prior to their match against APIALeichhardt.
With finals fast approaching, Round 19 delivered some huge results—and plenty of ladder movement.
Bulls FC Academy 2-1 NWS Spirit
A massive top-four clash at Northbridge Oval, with Bulls edging out Spirit 2-1. Goals from A-League players Jynaya Dos Santos and Amber Luchtmeijer sealed it for Bulls, with Kayla Osborn netting a quality equaliser for Spirit. Tiahna Robertson’s saves kept Spirit in it, but Bulls’ quality showed. The result sees Spirit drop to sixth, while Bulls strengthen their grip on a top-four spot.
APIA Leichhardt 4-3 Sydney University
A seven-goal thriller at Lambert Park, and one of the games of the round. Ashlie Crofts scored a hattrick for APIA, while Talia Kapetanellis bagged a brace and caused constant problems for APIA’s defence. Solid performances from Estelle Fragale, Sophie Hoban, Jess Seaman, and Jordan Jasnos helped APIA see it out, while Uni’s efforts from Amelia Feeney, Maddie Caspers, Talia Kapitanelis, and Sofia Fante weren’t enough to turn the result. APIA jump to fifth and now look like serious finals contenders.
Gladesville Ravens 1-1 Mt Druitt Town Rangers
The Khamis sisters derby ended in a 1-1 draw at Christie Park. Leena Khamis opened the scoring against her sister Shamiran with a brilliant solo goal, before Miku Sunaga equalised for Ravens. Ravens extended their unbeaten run to five games, while Mt Druitt—still top of the table—probably won’t be too worried, with three games in hand.
Northern Tigers 5-1 Macarthur Rams
Northern Tigers snapped their four-game losing streak in style with a dominant 5-1 win over Macarthur Rams. Charlotte Mortlock opened the scoring, with Savannah Murray adding a thunderbolt, before three second-half goals sealed it. A statement win for Tigers as they return to form at the perfect time.
UNSW 1-0 Western Sydney Wanderers
UNSW got back to winning ways with a narrow 1-0 victory over Wanderers. Abbey Lemon scored the first-half winner, with UNSW controlling much of the game and defending well to hold onto the result. Wanderers’ winless run continues.
Illawarra Stingrays 1-0 Newcastle Jets
A tight contest at Macedonia Park, with Alexia Karrys-Stahl scoring the only goal to secure three points for Stingrays. The result keeps them firmly in the top four, while Jets remain stuck near the bottom.
Manly United 2-2 Sydney Olympic
A proper game of two halves at Cromer Park. Olympic led 2-0 thanks to a Tiana Fuller brace, but Manly fought back with goals from Sarah Yatim and Sienna Dale to rescue a point. Manly stay second but will be frustrated to have dropped points at home.
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