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 0 v Marconi 1 at Cromer Park – Full Match Report and Highlights
It took a piece of magic from Marconi Stallions skipper Marko Jesic as the club stalwart scored a spectacular free kick securing the three valuable points in their 1-0 win over Manly United at Cromer Park on Friday.
The difference between the two teams was the composure and experience of Jesic who put away a powerful free kick in the 63rd minute to deliver his side the win and their third clean sheet from their last four away games.
Sutherland Sharks 0 v Sydney FC 0 at Seymour Shaw – Full Match Report and Highlights
Two teams fighting to avoid relegation couldn’t be separated as the Sutherland Sharks and Sydney FC played out an intense 0-0 draw at Seymour Shaw Park on a windy Saturday afternoon.
Both teams fought tooth and nail in keeping a clean sheet as a number of half chances transpired but both held on to secure a point in their plight to avoid relegation.
Hills United 4 v NWS Spirit FC 1 at Landen Stadium – Full Match Report and Highlights
Hills United picked up an important three points in their quest for National Premier League Men’s NSW survival with a 4-1 round 25 victory over NWS Spirit at Landen Stadium, Saturday night.
Highlighted by two stunning second half goals from hat-trick hero Yu Okubo and Glen Kelshaw, the hosts raced out to a four-goal lead to dampen the spirits of their visitors.
St George City 5 v Western Sydney Wanderers 0 at Penshurst Park – Full Match Report and Highlights
St George City have earned a strong victory over Western Sydney Wanderers, prevailing 5-0 in a complete performance at Penshurst Park.
St George opened the scoring in the fifth minute with a calm Jesse Photi finish, and then doubled their advantage seven minutes later with a Paolo Mitry volley from range.
St George then promptly found a third as a Fumoto Kamada low-cross was tapped home by Kosta Petratos, before Petratos set up substitute Nathan Roberts in a beautiful team move.
Petratos then earnt himself a brace late on, which was created by a good exchange between Kamada and Nathan Roberts and an assertive run from Kamada, as St George secured a vital victory for their top-six hopes.
Sydney United 58 2 v APIA 0 at Sydney United Sports Centre – Full Match Report and Highlights
Sydney United 58 have all but ended APIA Leichhardt’s chances of retaining the NPL NSW Men’s Premiership with a thrilling 2-0 win at the Sydney United Sports Centre on Sunday afternoon.
After an intense first half where both sides staked their claim to be in the lead, it was the final half hour where the game was decided by two well-taken chances from the hosts.
Alessandro Lacalandra opened the scoring in the 62nd minute after cleaning up a goal line clearance from the APIA defence before a lethal strike from Shunta Nakamura in the 81st minute sealed the win for United 58.
Wollongong Wolves 1 v St George FC 0 at Albert Butler Memorial Park – Full Match Report and Highlights
Wollongong Wolves edged out St George FC 1-0 on Sunday afternoon at Albert Butler Memorial Park in a typically scrappy game.
The Primbee venue made it tough for either team to get the ball down and play, often resorting to set pieces and long balls to create chances.
Wollongong’s winner came from the skilful Sebastian Hernandez 13 minutes in – who continued to make a name for himself in the NPL Men’s NSW.
Central Coast Mariners 1 v Blacktown City 1 at Pluim Park – Full Match Report and Highlights
Central Coast Mariners and Blacktown City FC have played out a thrilling one-all draw at Pluim Park on Sunday afternoon.
Blacktown opened the account in the closing stages of the first stanza through a cheeky chip over the keeper from Julian Fernandez, before Mariner Cher Deng soared above all midway through the second half to secure a point for both teams in a crucial stage of the NPL Mens NSW competition.
Sydney Olympic 2 v Rockdale Ilinden 1 at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium – Full Match Report and Highlights
It took a 95th minute winner from Sydney Olympic’s Teng Kuol that sunk the hearts of Rockdale Ilinden in their gusty 2-1 victory at Netstrata Jubilee Oval in an action-packed match on Sunday.
It was a case of Ilinden not putting away their chances as the Blues took advantage when needed with a win that has now put them back in final series contention while the loss for Rockdale has cut their lead to six points from nearest rivals Marconi.
The visitors did take the lead just before the break via Dean Pelekanos before Roy O’Donovan was on the spot to give the Blues the equaliser midway through the second half.
As the seconds ticked in extra time up stepped Kuol who made no mistake to secure Olympic the three big points.
