Round 25 Review – NPL Men’s NSW

Let’s check out the mini reviews from Round 25 of the National Premier Leagues Men’s NSW competition.

Manly United 3 v Western Sydney Wanderers 2 @ Cromer Park – Full Match Report and Highlights
The Western Sydney Wanderers were dealt with a cruel blow to its survival chances after succumbing to a 90th minute winner from Manly United FC’s Jesse Piriz as the Northern Beaches team prevailed in an epic 3-2 win at Cromer Park on Friday evening.
After coming on as a substitute, Piriz produced a 90th minute winner after he smashed in his header off the far post much to the delight of the home fans who have witnessed a number of late chargers from Manly United.
Antony Barbic kick started the goal action early as the young Wanderer thumped in a headed strike from close-range just two-minutes in to give Western Sydney the lead.
Lucas Meek and Farah Koko then fired the hosts into the lead midway through the second half before Awan Lual thought he had done enough to earn his side a point.
Piriz had other ideas as his goal was the difference as Manly secured three huge points with the Wanderers left fighting for their lives with five rounds remaining.

Sutherland Sharks 1 v Wollongong Wolves 3 @ Seymour Shaw Park – Full Match Report and Highlights
Wollongong Wolves secured a clinical 3-1 victory against Sutherland Sharks who have plummeted deep into relegation woes on Saturday evening at Seymour Shaw.
Former Shark Nicholas Olsen and Alex Masciovecchio put Wollongong two goals up going into halftime.
Sutherland came out firing for the second half and created several chances, however, Olsen sealed Wollongong’s victory late on, despite a late penalty converted by Maki Petratos for the hosts.

Mt Druitt Town Rangers 0 v APIA 2 @ Popondetta Park – Full Match Report and Highlights
APIA Leichhardt FC deepened Mt Druitt Town Rangers FC relegation woes with a 2-0 win at Popondetta Park on Sunday afternoon.
The game, originally scheduled for Saturday but was abandoned due to floodlight issues, resumed in the 16th minute but it took until the 55th minute for APIA to strike.
Franco Farinella made it 1-0 then Jack Stewart haunted his former club to make it 2-0 in the 60th minute and hand the visitors three big points on the road.

Sydney Olympic 2 v St George City 1 @ Jubilee Stadium – Full Match Report and Highlights
A strong first half steered Sydney Olympic to a 2-1 win over St George City, giving them an important three points in their battle for finals football.
The Blues struck twice in the opening period via Ryan Feutz and Teng Kuol via the penalty spot, with City managing only one in reply through Noah Ovens.

Marconi 0 v NWS Spirit FC 5 @ Marconi Stadium – Full Match Report and Highlights
It will go down as one of the heaviest defeats the Palace has ever seen, the Marconi Stallions were left shell-shocked as they were completely dismantled by the new NPL Men’s NSW front runners and Premiership favourites NWS Spirit FC 5-0 in a night to remember for coach David Perkovic and his troops.
After scoring two late goals in the first half courtesy of Takumi Ofuka and a stunner from Michael Konestabo, the visitors ran away with game scoring three more in the second to make a real statement to all other teams that this NWS Spirit FC outfit is the real deal.
Konestabo finished the match with a double while Yu Okubo got on the scoresheet with Tass Mourdoukoutas scoring an unfortunate own goal.

Central Coast Mariners 0 v Sydney FC 3 @ Pluim Park – Full Match Report and Highlights
Sydney FC secured a convincing 3-0 victory over relegation threatened Central Coast Mariners at Pluim Park on Sunday afternoon.
The visitors were hungry after five games without a win and took the lead through Joseph Calusic in the 11th minute.
Marin France then took Sydney FC’s tally to two in the 52nd minute, before scoring his second and the Sky Blues’ third in the 70th minute to put the nail in the coffin of the National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s Round 25 clash.
The result saw the Mariners with their first loss in five matches as they continue to work to clear the relegation zone.

Rockdale Ilinden 0 v Sydney United 58 0 @ Ilinden Sports Centre – Full Match Report and Highlights
Rockdale Ilinden and Sydney United 58 have drawn 0-0 in a tense fixture at Rockdale Ilinden Sports Centre.
There were minimal chances in this fixture, with United 58’s best coming in the first half, as Finn Ballard McBride missed the rebound after a good save from Ronan Mulgrew off a Carlos De Oliveira effort.
Rockdale had more opportunities to their name, but struggled to find a clinical edge, and are now five points off the top of the ladder after this weekend’s draw.

St George FC 3 Blacktown City 2 @ Barton Park – Full Match Report and Highlights 
St George FC have snapped a six game winless run to stun finals hopefuls Blacktown City FC 3-2 at Barton Park.
Blacktown City opened the scoring with a Travis Major penalty conversion, but a Lachlan Campbell own goal and St George’s own penalty conversion from Troy Danaskos put the home team up at the break.
Lachlan Campbell’s stunning header in the 60th minute once again equalised proceedings, but Chan Yelchan had the last word with a goal 10 minutes later for a 3-2 win.