Tag Archives: Kieran Yap

NPLW Vic R18: Royals arrive in top four

By Kieran Yap 29/7/25 Above: Essendon Royal score their fifth goal against Boroondara-Carey Eagles Essendon Royals have jumped to third on the table with a 5-0 win over Boroondara-Carey Eagles at home. Five separate scorers contributed to the win, that saw the game decided within an hour. The Royals have risen sharply in the secondContinue reading “NPLW Vic R18: Royals arrive in top four”

NPLW Vic R17: Bulleen hold on despite having no goalkeeper

By Kieran Yap 23/7/25 Above: Tiffany Eliadis puts on the goalkeeping gloves for Bulleen. Heidelberg United continued their march toward the title, Sienna Techera won the game for Box Hill, and Preston secured all three points against Bentleigh Greens. At The Veneto Club, Bulleen defeated Boroondara-Carey Eagles in a must win game that drew onContinue reading “NPLW Vic R17: Bulleen hold on despite having no goalkeeper”

NPLW Vic R16: Markovski and Matthews lead Spring Hills FC to victory

By Kieran Yap 15/7/25 Above: Maja Markovski celebrates with teammates after the opening goal Brunswick Juventus took the points off South Melbourne, Essendon Royals scored five against Bulleen and Heidelberg United extended their lead at the top on an emotional day at Olympic Park. Over at Spring Hills FC, Maja Markovski’s strong return to theContinue reading “NPLW Vic R16: Markovski and Matthews lead Spring Hills FC to victory”

NPLW Vic R15: Westaway stars in attack for FV Academy win

By Kieran Yap 8/7/25 Above: FV Academy Celebrates Clancy Westaway’s goal. Photo: Passion Creations The top four teams all played each other, Box Hill’s form continued to rise and Essendon Royals played out a high scoring classic. But It was FV Academy who stole the show for the second time in three rounds with aContinue reading “NPLW Vic R15: Westaway stars in attack for FV Academy win”

NPLW Vic R14: Box Hill find a way past Boroondara

By Kieran Yap 1/7/25 Above: Box Hill United score the winning goal from the penalty spot. Box Hill and Boroondara-Carey played out a five goal thriller, with Sofia Sakalis’s solo run helping decide the game. Box Hill entered Round 14 with the announcement of a new signing. Dual Melbourne City premiership winner Rhianna Pollicina returnedContinue reading “NPLW Vic R14: Box Hill find a way past Boroondara”

NPLW Vic R13: A spectacular scoreless draw

By Kieran Yap Above: Fiorina Iaria is brought down by Akeisha Sandhu. Photo: Passion Creations. Round 13 of the Victorian NPLW saw some stunning goals, but the game of the round was a nil-all draw between FV Academy and South Melbourne. When these two sides met in Round Two, it was an exciting, if one-sidedContinue reading “NPLW Vic R13: A spectacular scoreless draw”

NPLW VIC R12: Levin lands with a Bergers Brace

By Kieran Yap 17/6/26 Above: new Heidelberg United signing Tamar Levin. Photo: Adrian Geremia for Heidelberg Utd. Heidelberg United have increased their lead at the summit of the table with a 4-0 win over fellow top four side Boroondara Carey Eagles. Tamar Levin marked her arrival in the league with a brace while Sawa MatsudaContinue reading “NPLW VIC R12: Levin lands with a Bergers Brace”

NPLW Vic Round 11: Karaparidis turns on style on Box Hill win

By Kieran Yap 4/6/25 Above: Georgina Karaparidis surfs the corner flag. Box Hill United defeated Preston Lions 3-1 in a game of spectacular goals and relentless attacking football. Box Hill entered round 11 struggling for wins, but goal scoring has not been a recent problem, especially with rising star Georgina Karaparidis in for form. TheContinue reading “NPLW Vic Round 11: Karaparidis turns on style on Box Hill win”

The pros and cons of Joe Montemurro as Matildas coach

Above: Joe Montemurro while coaching the A-League All Stars in 2024 Impetus writers look at the reasons for optimism and concern following Joe Montemurro’s arrival as the Matildas coach. Why we’re optimistic: By Ella Mcshane In a widely anticipated move, Joe Montemurro has been announced as the next head coach of the CommBank Matildas. While theContinue reading “The pros and cons of Joe Montemurro as Matildas coach”