Above: Ayr United celebrate after scoring against Inverness Caledonian Thistle at the weekend. Photo: Donald Cameron/Sportpix.
SWF Championship
Ayr United have secured their place in the top half of the SWF Championship ahead of the league split with an exciting victory against Inverness Caledonian Thistle.
Fourth-placed Ayr and Caley Thistle in fifth both have two games to make up before the league splits for a final three games, but the 5-2 victory for United lift them nine points ahead of their Highland rivals.
Clare Docherty opened the scoring with a free kick and Lyndsey Whiteside added to Ayr’s tally within the opening ten minutes of kick-off. Docherty grabbed a second either side of a brace from Emma Dawson, with Iona MacArthur and Rhea Hossack netting for the hosts.
Elsewhere in the Championship, leaders Livingston remain eight points ahead at the top after beating Morton 3-0 in Port Glasgow thanks to a double from Shannon Mulligan and a header from Jess Murphy from a corner.
Second-placed Renfrew kept up with an impressive 4-1 victory in Dundee against Dryburgh Athletic and Rossvale beat Hutchison Vale 3-0 in Edinburgh.
SWF League One
Champions FC Edinburgh brushed aside rivals Edinburgh Caledonia 7-1 in the Edinburgh derby, while the race for the second promotion slot heated up after Stenhousemuir came from behind to beat Westdyke 2-2 and leapfrog them into third place.
Falkirk ended St Mirren’s promotion hopes with a 4-0 victory to remain second in the table.
Giffnock Soccer Centre denied BSC Glasgow the point they needed to lift out of the relegation zone with a spirited comeback to win 3-2, while Airdrie ran out convincing 6-0 winners against Dundee West.
Biffa SWFL
Bonnyrigg Rose moved level on points with Linlithgow Rose in EAST after beating them 2-0, WEST leaders Harmony Row won comfortably 6-0 at home to Alloa Athletic. Inverurie Locos beat Stonehaven 1-0 in NORTH and in SOUTH, Kilwinning brushed aside Nithsdale Wanderers 6-0 whilst Annan Athletic were 6-1 winners against Cumnock Juniors.
Above: Chicago Red Stars players celebrate after scoring against the Kansas City Current. Photo: @EmCAnderson/Twitter.
Chicago Red Stars make light work of Kansas City Current as late goals highlight Week Three
After a two-week break, the NWSL made its return which saw the Chicago Red Stars pile more misery on Kansas City Current with a 4-2 home win.
Kansas City had an opening in the first two minutes of the game when Michelle Cooper ran through on goal after dispossessing Tierna Davidson. The rookie couldn’t find the back of the net though as her tame effort went wide off the mark.
Chicago then went down the other end and made their visit to Current’s area a success when Ella Stevens finished off a deflected square ball to give the home side the lead in the fourth minute.
The away side had chances of their own to go level in the first half with Lo’eau Labonta and Chardonnay Curran having efforts on goal but couldn’t shake the net.
Chris Petrucelli’s side came back in the second half with the same vigour and doubled the advantage in the 49th minute through Penelope Hocking. Ella Stevens was again at the heart of the action, slipping through Hocking who took a first-time shot that nestled in the net for her first NWSL goal.
The third of the night came on the hour mark via Cheyna Matthews. The Jamaican international rallied her way past the porous Kansas defence down the right flank before unleashing a right-footed shot that deflected off the upright and hit Adrianna Franch before rolling beyond the white line.
Hocking then added to the rout with her second of the evening. Again finding herself 1-on-1 with the goaltender, she bent her effort past Franch to find the top corner in the 66th minute.
Matt Porter’s charges did pull a couple of goals back with Brazilian forward Debinha and Swedish international Mimmi Larsson scoring their first goals in Kansas kits but it was too little too late.
In other games, the Washington Spirit powered through North Carolina Courage away from home with a 2-1 win courtesy of goals from Trinity Rodman and Ashley Hatch either side of a Kerolin penalty for the hosts at the WakeMed Soccer Park.
Above: Gotham FC’s Lynn Williams in battle against Orlando Pride’s defence. Photo: GothamFC/Twitter.
Two goals deep in stoppage time from Midge Purce and Lynn Williams saw Gotham FC sneak past Orlando Pride at Exploria Stadium in Orlando. Olivia Van Der Jagt scored her first-ever NWSL goal for OL Reign against the San Diego Wave to win the game in dramatic fashion in front of a record crowd at the Lumen Field in Seattle.
Portland Thorns and Houston Dash had to settle for a 1-1 draw at Providence Park on Friday night. Houston’s Maria Sanchez’s low-driven shot in the 24th minute cancelled out Crystal Dunn’s ninth minute opener meaning both teams remain undefeated in the league.
Above: Angel City celebrate Savannah McCaskill’s late equaliser against Racing Louisville. Photo: @weareangelcity/Twitter
Angel City FC and Racing Louisville also had to share the spoils in California in a game of two halves as the home side came from behind to earn a point.
Louisville took an early lead when Savannah DeMelo converted her spot-kick in the third minute of the game after she was brought down by Mary Alice Vignola in the box.
Kim Bjorkegren’s side doubled the lead through Kirsten Davis in the 32nd minute. DeMelo found the forward with a neat pass and Davis cut inside on her left foot before rifling her shot into the roof of the net.
It took over an hour for the home crowd to have something to celebrate as Katie Johnson scored in her second successive game with a near-post finish from a set-piece to half the deficit.
The equaliser came in the 87th minute through Savannah McCaskill who swivelled off a defender and managed to score while off-balance to send the BMO Stadium into a frenzy and rescue a point for Freya Coombe’s side.
Jean-Pierre Thiesset summarizes the 19th round of 2022-2023 D1 Arkema season. Plus, a photo gallery from Olympique Lyonnais v Paris FC match(18/4/23).
Above: Ellie Carpenter and Delphine Cascarino teamed up to pressure Paris FC’s defence under the gaze of Sonia Bompastor, Lyon Head Coach. Photo: Jean-Pierre Thiesset for Impetus.
Bordeaux 3-0 Soyaux
An even match that was decided by the efficiency of Bordeaux’s attack. With this victory, Bordeaux are back to winning ways after four losses and a draw, whilst Soyaux continue to struggle in last place. Goals:Bordeaux – Maëlle Garbino (30), Mélissa Gomes (41), Julie Dufour (43).
Dijon 0–2 Le Havre
Le Havre slightly dominated this game and remain two points ahead of Bordeaux with their win. Dijon stay one point shy to going down to Division 2 at the end of this season. A red card for Jenna Dear near the end compounded their misery. Goals:Le Havre – Kelsey Araujo (49), Sadie Sider-Echenberg (89).
Reims 1-3 Fleury
An important win for Fleury who are now level on points with Paris FC (35) but have a better goal difference (+24 versus +21). Furthermore, as they obtained a draw at home and won away against the Parisians this season, Fleury hold the third spot in the standings, which is a qualifying position for the UEFA Women’s Champions League next season.Goal:Reims – Kethna Louis (32). Fleury – Batcheba Louis (14, 23), Ewelina Kamczyk (74).
Guingamp 0–1 Paris Saint-Germain
A game where PSG largely dominated (75% possession, almost 20 shots) but had to wait for an error from Guingamp, a back pass to Grace Geyoro from a defender, to score on the half-hour. With the absence of Marie-Antoinette Katoto and now Kadidiatou Diani, PSG had a few problems scoring. Goal:Paris Saint-Germain – Grace Geyoro (30).
Olympique Lyonnais 2–0 Paris FC
Not a spectacular game, but a very proferssional one from Lyon with two beautiful goals. Even if Paris FC had a few opportunities, the home side were never really in any difficulty. Selma Bacha had another good performance as a left-hand side forward with a decisive pass to Vanessa Gilles on a corner from the right-hand side. Ellie Carpenter, defender, and Delphine Cascarino, forward, on the right-hand side, caused a lot of problems for the defense of Paris FC. Goals:Lyon – Vanessa Gilles (15), Signe Bruun (88).
Rodez 2-3 Montpellier
Montpellier dominated with 70% possession but struggled all game to win until the very last minute. Montpellier led twice during the game (49, 65), but Rodez came back each time (59, 69) and hoped till the end to earn a draw especially since they were 11 players against 10 for the final twenty minutes. Goals:Rodez – Eloïse Sévenne (59 penalty), Yrma Mze Issa (69). Montpellier – Charlotte Bilbault (49), Amandine Pierre-Louis (65 Own Goal), Faustine Robert (90+2).
Exclusive photo gallery from Olympique Lyonnais v Paris FC game from Jean-Pierre Thiesset for Impetus
Above: AFC Wimbledon celebrate a goal at Carshalton yesterday against Cambridge United. Photo: Emily Topping.
AFC Wimbledon secured an emphatic 5-1 tier four FA Women’s National League Division One South-East victory over Cambridge United, in a performance that was good preparation for their forthcoming Capital Cup Final against Arsenal.
A stunning goal from Rosie Russell was the highlight of a game that also saw Billie Brooks and Amy Taylor complete their comebacks from injury.
Having played Cambridge United a month ago, the Dons knew what sort of test to expect. Wimbledon dominated the opening stages of the game creating several opportunities as Emma Plewa forced a fine save and a Chloe Sampson effort cleared the bar.
However, it would be the visitors who would get the opening goal after 15 minutes from the penalty spot thanks to Sarah Wiltshire after the referee gave a harsh handball decision against Kelly Highman. The goal did not change the flow of the game however as the Dons continued to dominate with Plewa striking the crossbar.
Less than 10 minutes after going behind AFC Wimbledon drew level as Rosie Russell got her first of the afternoon from close range following some good approach work by Plewa. Less than a minute later they were in front as Ellie Dorey gave the U’s keeper no chance.
The pattern of Dons domination continued into the second half with some fine link-up play from a front three which included the returning Gloria Siber who was fresh back from scoring a hat-trick on international duty.
Russell plundered her second 10 minutes in when she produced some fine skill and thundered the ball into the net from 30 yards out. Just two minutes later it was 4-1 as Plewa got in on the act with a well-struck free-kick which benefited from a deflection.
Three minutes from time Dons were awarded a penalty as Sampson was brought down in the area. It was left to Plewa who made no mistake from 12 yards to complete the scoring.
“It was a really good second-half, I thought some of the combinations we played worked really well, I thought we were ruthless and positive going forward.”
Kevin Foster, AFC Wimbledon head coach.
Wimbledon’s next game is the Capital Cup Final against Arsenal on Wednesday 26 April at CB Hounslow. This is followed by our final game of the season as we welcome Norwich City to Plough Lane on Sunday 30th and tickets are ON SALE NOW.
Teams: AFC WIMBLEDON: Baker, Russell, Brooks (Wentworth), Highman (Taylor), Billingham, Ali (Heria), Donovan, Dorey, Plewa, Sampson, Siber (Chitole-Porter).
Scorers: Russell 27′, 57′. Dorey 28′. Plewa 60′, 87′.
Matthew Applebywas pitchside to capture all the action as an incredible crowd of 24,000 gathered at St. James’ Park yesterday for the tier four FA Women’s National League Division One North game (17/4/23).
Above: Joy for Newcastle United after a goal at St. James’ Park yesterday. Photo: Matthew Appleby for Impetus.
Newcastle United 6-1 Bradford City
Newcastle United are six points behind league leaders Durham Cestria with two games in hand after a big win over Bradford City at St. James’ Park yesterday.
Two goals each from Bethany Guy and Charlotte Potts and single strikes from Georgia Gibson and Rachel Lee sealed the win, with Charlie Ramsden scoring for City.
Andy Wicks was pitchside at the Vitality Stadium for the tier four FA Women’s National League Division One South-West match between AFC Bournemouth and Maidenhead United in front of a crowd of 3,067 with the game ending goalless (17/4/23).
Above: Maidenhead United are denied by brave goalkeeping yesterday. Photo: Andy Wicks
Teams: AFC BOURNEMOUTH: Cooper, Eilkins, Elliott, Fripp, Jones, Mortimer, Scadding, Smith, J. Treweek, Gladwell, A. Treweek. Substitutes: Francis, Hughes, McKinnon, Topping.
Ben Phillips was at Stadium: MK yesterday to capture the action from the tier three match between Milton Keynes and Ipswich, which ended 2-0 in the favourof the visitors from Suffolk (17/4/23).
Above: Joy for Ipswich after scoring at Milton Keynes yesterday. Photo: Ben Phillips.
Match report by Nathan Edwards at the Bescot Stadium
EXCLUSIVE pitchside photos from Suvadeep Biswas for Impetus (17/4/23).
Above: Sam Kerr takes a tumble after a tackle in yesterday’s FA Cup Semi-Final. Photo: Suvadeep Biswas for Impetus.
Sam Kerr put an end to Aston Villa’s historic FA Cup run, and sent Chelsea through to the FA Cup final for the chance to become the first team to win the competition three years in a row since 2004.
The Australian had been managed well by Villa’s defence, but she only needed one chance to punish Villa cushioning Guro Reiten’s cross into the bottom corner.
Despite Villa’s late surge, Chelsea stayed firm, with Sarah Mayling hitting the post in the final moments of the 90 minutes.
It has been a rememberable season for Carla Ward and her side, who had never reached this stage in the FA Cup before, and sit fifth in the WSL.
Speaking afterwards, the Villa head coach said: “I’m heartbroken for the players tonight. I thought we were outstanding, the better team over the 90 minutes. If the best team won, then the best team won, but I don’t think that was the case. You see some of the girls in tears, it’s been some journey.
Above: Chelsea match-winner Sam Kerr. Photo: Suvadeep Biswas for Impetus.
“Credit to Chelsea, they’ve got matchwinners. Sam Kerr has done exactly what she does week in and week out. We wish them all the very best, an unbelievable side, we’re just gutted.”
As for Emma Hayes, she continues to get this Chelsea team to adapt themselves to whatever is thrown at them and reached a fourth FA Cup final under her.
Hayes said: “It’s their cup final, they had everything to play for, a packed crowd and a record attendance, with nothing to lose. They gave as best as they possibly could.
“We kept a clean sheet, you have to expect an onslaught when you’re away from home, the pitch made it really challenging and there’s not a lot of grass in that penalty area. Nonetheless, we took the goal at the right moment.
“They get to play in an FA Cup final at Wembley, what more motivation do they need? I’m delighted we’ve got the opportunity to defend our title.”
Above: Lauren James in possession yesterday. Photo: Suvadeep Biswas for Impetus.
Chelsea would have arrived to the Bescot Stadium in confident mood, after victory in Walsall a fortnight ago.
But despite scoring three on their last visit, It took a while for the Blues to get going, with Lauren James coming the closest to piercing through Villa’s defence, in the first half.
Although the winger was unable to test Hannah Hampton in goal with her attempts, and neither could Eve Perisset who crept into the box but lashed her effort over the bar.
That was the only real chance created by either side in the first half, but when the sets of players came out for the second period, a more aggressive Chelsea appeared.
It took only 20 seconds after the break for Jelena Čanković to rattle the post. And Villa also started to carve chances for themselves.
Above: Rachel Daley had no luck in front of goal yesterday. Photo: Suvadeep Biswas for Impetus.
Rachel Daly was starved of chances until Kirsty Hanson plucked a deep cross that the English forward struggled to direct goalwards.
Kerr and Chelsea would then go on to punish Villa, as Alisha Lehmann slashed a shot into the side netting, and in the next stage of play, Kerr would nestle Reiten’s pass into the back of the net.
The Australian could have secured the victory later with her first shot bobbling past the post, and her second a well-saved one-on-one by Hampton.
Villa had camped Chelsea in their half after the deficit, and Mayling came the closest hitting the upright in the final ten minutes.
Kerr’s goal also meant that Chelsea are on for the treble again and will face Manchester United, in their first FA Cup final.
The Australian said: “It (was) their cup final, so it’s exciting for them but we love playing at Wembley. Last time we played there, it was amazing and hopefully it’s another good one.
“We are going for every trophy we can. We are Chelsea, we aren’t coming here to come second.”
Suvadeep Biswas’ EXCLUSIVE photo gallery from the Bescot Stadium:
Teams ASTON VILLA (4-3-3): Hampton, Mayling, Turner, Patten, Pacheco, Dali, Staniforth, Nobbs, Lehmann, Daly, Hanson.
Kris Goman was pitchside for Impetus at yesterday’s A-League Women Semi-Final between Sydney FC and Western United and provides us with this EXCLUSIVE photo gallery (17/4/23)
Above: Tyla-Jay Vlajnić shows her sheer joy after Hannah Keane scored what turned out to be the winning goal on Sunday. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus.
Ben Gilby provides a full report from the game of the week plus all the details from the other matches in Western Australia’s NPL Women’s competition (17/4/23).
Above: Ella Lamonte (left) and Jaime Duncanson embrace after a Perth SC goal against Murdoch University Melville on Saturday. The pair contributed three of their side’s six goals in the match. Photo: Fotoenzo.
Game of the week:
Balcatta Etna 1-1 Fremantle City
It was honours even at Grindleford Reserve on Sunday afternoon in a battle between two teams aiming to push towards the top four in the embryonic NPLW WA ladder.
Both sides went into the game with a win over Curtin University this season with Balcatta having played a game less after their Easter weekend match against Subiaco was postponed.
The home side welcomed the D’Opera sisters Tahlia and Monique back into the starting line-up after they missed the club’s last outing in Round Two, with Freo missing captain Mikayla Lyons.
It was the visitors who had the best of the opening 45. Their former Perth SC defender Maya Spatafore was influential in the early exchanges pushing forward along the right with some jinking runs with the hosts patiently probing.
Fremantle City conjured the first opportunity with 23 minutes on the clock as Jamie-Lee Gale played a ball in from the right for Olivia Trueman’s volley to rebound into the path of Kayla McCulloch whose effort deflected out for a corner.
Above: Fremantle City look to spread the play at Balcatta Etna. Image: Streamer.
Shortly afterwards, Freo created once more when Laura Waltman beat Janelle St. Pierre on the right and her cross was met by Gale running in, but the former Perth Glory player’s effort went over the bar.
The visitors were on top now and Janice Kiama played a one-two with Trueman before blasting a shot that Gabby Dal Busco repelled brilliantly in the Balcatta goal. Waltman also saw an effort go just wide of the left-hand post during this period.
Siobhan Longmore was full of running and always looking to play dangerous balls. Four minutes before the break, her high ball from the left was volleyed across goal again from the back post by Trueman for Waltman to hit goalwards, but Elizabeth Doust blocked on the line and Dal Busco gathered.
Balcatta worked hard to stem the tide after the break, looking to slow the game down and maintain possession.
Goal!! for Balcatta FC out of NPL Women – Western Australia at Grindleford Park in the 59:09 mark of the Second Half. Score Balcatta FC 1:0 Fremantle City
It worked, as on the hour mark, Monique Prinsloo played an excellent probing pass through from midfield to Tia Stonehill who was on the edge of the box to the left. The hot shot, back from injury, slammed a strike into the opposite side of the net to put the hosts ahead.
Fremantle hit back positively and pushed for an equaliser. Balcatta were generally well organised, but with just under 15 minutes to go, the visitors levelled. A long ball from Waltman in the middle of the park picked out Gale on the left. She in turn lofted a cross for Trueman who was in space in the middle of the box to nod home from close range.
Whilst Freo had the momentum, both sides created half chances to steal the points. First, with eight minutes remaining, Stonehill saw an effort dribble wide of the right-hand post from a free-kick, and then for Fremantle, McCulloch delivered a pass for Trueman on the right, but the onrushing Hawkins couldn’t reach the cross.
Goal!! for Fremantle City FC (women) out of NPL Women – Western Australia at Grindleford Park in the 75:38 mark of the Second Half. Score Balcatta FC 1:1 Fremantle City
The final opportunity went Balcatta’s way as Kimberley McCartney lifted a shot goalwards from outside of the box, but Dayle Schroeder saved in the Freo goal.
Both sides will feel this was a game they could have won. Fremantle had more chances, particularly in the first half, and as more players come back into their squad as the season goes on, they will be aiming to push into the top four.
Balcatta are a squad with potential. Once they hit their straps, they could cause headaches to their rivals in the NPLW WA.
Teams: BALCATTA ETNA: Dal Busco, Davis, Doust, St. Pierre, T. D’Opera, Nossent, Continibali, M. D’Opera, Godding, McCartney, Stonehill. Substitutes: Bulgaru, Curzon, Roach, Bricklebank, Dressler.
Round Four got underway on Friday night as defending champions Perth RedStar gained victory at struggling Curtin University.
Carlos Vega Mena’s side went ahead after nine minutes when a corner from the right was sidefooted home at the back post by Quyen Doan. Less than 60 seconds later, they doubled their advantage as Doan’s high ball into the box was missed by Curtin keeper Hanna Stoney, allowing Jay Coleman to tap home.
Goal!! for Perth RedStar FC (women) out of NPL Women – Western Australia at Edinburgh Oval A in the 24:43 mark of the First Half. Score Curtin Uni FC 0:4 Perth RedStar FC
Doan’s red-hot form continued as she supplied goal number three with 22 minutes played as her low ball from the right was met by Renee Leota in the box. Within 120 seconds, it was 4-0 as a free-kick on the left of the area was laid across for Sarah Carroll to thump home. There was still time for another goal just before the break as Bronwyn Studman’s high ball from the left looped straight over Stoney and into the net.
There were two further goals in the second half for the visitors. With just over 15 minutes remaining, Leota grabbed her second of the night when she turned in a low ball from the left. In stoppage time at the end of the 90 minutes, Carroll powerfully dispatched a penalty into the net for her second of the night.
Perth SC 6-0 Murdoch University Melville
Perth SC remain top of the table as they defeated Murdoch University Melville in the late Saturday afternoon match at Dorrien Gardens.
The Azzurri hit their six goals with a rapid-fire burst in both halves. Peter Rakic’s side took the lead just before the half-hour mark thanks to Monique Godding who turned the ball home after Faye Phillips’ shot had come back off the bar. Just over two minutes later, Ella Lincoln doubled their advantage with a sensational individual goal. Winning possession in the centre of the pitch, Lincoln drove forward past the attention of two would-be tacklers and slid home a great finish across Stacey Cavill in the MUM FC goal.
Above: Ella Lincoln – scorer of Perth SC’s second goal – in action on Saturday. Photo: Fotoenzo.
Four goals in just under a quarter of an hour in the second half ensured that the home side maintained their excellent start to the season. Six minutes in, Phillips was played in on the right-hand side just outside the box, took a touch, and ran on before finishing into the far corner.
Less than two minutes later, any faint hopes that Murdoch University Melville may have had were snuffed out as a low ball from the right evaded the visitors’ defence and Jaime Duncanson was in acres of space at the far post to slot home. Duncanson grabbed her second on 66 minutes as she met a bouncing cross from the right with a deadly first-time finish.
Goal!! for Perth SC (women) – Finals out of NPL Women – Western Australia at Dorrien Gardens in the 65:09 mark of the Second Half. Score Perth SC 5:0 MU Melville
The final goal came as the result of a superb move. Ella La Monte laid the ball out to Duncanson on the left wing and went on a run forward which was instantly picked out with a centimetre-perfect return pass into La Monte’s path. After one touch to take the ball further forward, La Monte guided a right-foot shot into the net.
The Azzurri are clear at the top as the competition takes a week’s break for the State Cup. If that is not enough to please them, the fact that Rebecca Bennett has yet to concede a goal in the NPLW WA this season underlines just what a tough side to beat Perth SC are this year.
Subiaco 3-5 Hyundai NTC
Subiaco’s superb attempt at a comeback from 4-0 down was finally held off by the NTC at Rosalie Park in the final game of the round.
The talented teenagers looked to be coasting, but with three minutes to play, Greg Farrell’s side had pulled it back to 4-3 only to fall at the death when Louise Tana confirmed the visitors’ win with a fifth goal.
Hyundai NTC took the game by the scruff of the next with two goals in as many minutes before the break. First, Georgia Cassidy scored from the penalty spot with 37 on the clock, and then a trademark breakthrough by Tanika Lala saw the striker’s effort blocked by Ashleigh Riddle in the Subiaco goal only for the ball to run into the path of Klaudia Hoolis on the right of the box to direct the ball into the net.
Above: Mia Britton about to pull the trigger for Hyundai NTC. Image: Streamer.
Three minutes after the break, the teenagers extended their lead to 3-0. A clearance at the back was snaffled up by the NTC and played out to Mia Britton on the left who advanced goalwards before squeezing a shot in at the near post.
A four-goal advantage was built on 56 minutes as Cassidy gained possession and motored up the right wing and lifted a cross in which was chested by Lala and met by Britton to sweep home.
However, the match was far from over as Subiaco mounted a superb comeback. They got a goal back three minutes later as Marianna Tabain pounced on a poor clearance to score. With 15 remaining they got a second back when excellent work from Siena Crevacore saw her pass reach Tabain on the edge of the box. The former Perth Glory legend squared a pass for Rachel Larsen to lift a superb finish over Bailey and in.
Goal!! for Subiaco AFC out of NPL Women – Western Australia at Rosalie Park East 1 in the 73:10 mark of the Second Half. Score Subiaco AFC 2:4 Hyundai NTC
The drama intensified with less than three minutes remaining as Tabain hit a shot from the edge of the box that was parried by Bailey and Frankie Murray steered the ball home.
However, Subi’s dreams of completing the comeback were shattered in stoppage time as Britton ran up the right and hit a shot that came off of Riddle in the home goal and fell for Louise Tana to tap home the goal that sealed the NTC’s win.
The NPLW WA takes a break this coming weekend as State Cup action takes centre stage with the State League clubs battling against their NPLW counterparts.
State Cup 1st Round Draw: Port Kennedy v Perth RedStar, Armadale v Hamersley United, Hyundai NTC v UWA Nedlands, Curtin University v Subiaco (NPLW), Murdoch University Melville v Subiaco AFC, Perth SC v Mandurah City, Fremantle City v Sorrento, Perth AFC v Balcatta Etna.
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