Rangers ravaged by clinical Spirit
Clinical in their execution, NWS Spirit FC capped off their tribe day with a 5-0 win over Mt Druitt Town Rangers in round 15 National Premier League NSW Men’s action at Christie Park.
Taking a three goal lead before the break, the hosts added two more after the break to round out a five-star performance for David Perkovic’s troops.
Celebrating the club’s tribe day, the hosts started on the front foot and opened the games account six minutes in. Michael Konestaabo applied a first time finish into the bottom left after a Takumi Ofuka cut back on the right by-line.
The Rangers soon woke up after conceding as Joey Gibbs saw his shot inside the area smothered while John Azar also saw his shot deflected.
Despite that, it was Spirit who doubled their advantage as Takumi Ofuka added a goal to his assist with a finish from a narrow angle.
Two goals became three soon after as Mt Druitt failed to clear a free-kick with Kyah Williams getting the final touch that hit the back of the net thanks to a Frankie Ljucovic cross.
NWS Spirit FC were just too clinical for their visitors who were unable to capitalise on their moments.
A bad night for the visitors was made even worse in the 56th minute as Spirit extended their lead to four. Michael Konestabo grabbed his second via a deflected shot which went into the right side of the net.
Christopher Marques was called into action soon after that goal denying Thomas Lopez after he was played through on goal.
Spirit then added their fifth goal just after the hour thanks to a good strike from Marco Arambasic as the ball found itself hit the bottom right corner.
It was a great way to end the match for the hosts who ran riot taking all three points with a 5-0 win.
Post-match, NWS Spirit FC coach David Perkovic expressed his delight with his sides professional performance.
“I w very pleased with the win obviously, a clean sheet as well as five goals, I thought it was a professional performance all round.
“Takumi Ofuka and Michael Konestabo are red hot at the moment. Ofuka was exceptional and Konestabo has been so for a few weeks now, it was a great performance by both.”
Match Stats
NWS Spirit FC 5 (Konestabo 7’ 55’, Ofuka 36’, Wlliams 38’, Arambasic 62’)
Mt Druitt Town Rangers 0
Saturday 17th May, 2025
Christie Park, Macquarie Park
Referee: Michael Weiner
Assistant Referees: Daniel Cornofsky & Jack Nelson
Fourth Official: Luke Chapman
NWS Spirit FC: 1. Christopher Marques, 3. Kyah Williams, 4. Bradie Smith (23. Lincoln Gilmour 83’), 7. Frankie Ljucovic (8. Grant Cornwell 83’), 9. Yu Okubo, 10. Michael Konestabo (17. Jacob Chidiac 67’), 13. Simon Nicholas, 14. Marco Arambasic (20. Austin Oates 78’), 15. Jamie Percevski, 19. Zayne Ahluwalia, 22. Takumi Ofuka.
Substitutes Not Used: 51. Christophe Chen, 31. Thomas Mason.
Yellow Cards: Okubo 75’
Red Cards: Nil
Mt Druitt Town Rangers: 1. Dylan Niski, 2. Alexander Trajanoski, 3. Zac Sfiligoi, 6. Jared Macerola (32. Jordi Fulete 87’), 9. Joseph Gibbs (7. Garang Awac 79’), 10. Joao Pedro Oliveira Santos, 11. John Azar (22. Jude Rankin 71’), 15. Caleb Jackson-Brown, 20. Thomas Lopez (18. Lachlan Vasilou 72’), 21. William Rankin (30. Harrison Mount 87’), 27. Shayden Sampow.
Substitutes Not Used: 16. Stefan Giglio
Yellow Cards: Gibbs 14′, Sampow 36’
Red Cards: Nil
Player Ratings
3- Takumi Ofuka (NWS)
2- Michael Konestabo (NWS)
1- Zayne Ahluwalia (NWS)
By Justin Smith
