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Late Percevski Goal Earns Dramatic Win For Spirit
A late winner from Jamie Percevski has given NWS Spirit FC a 1-0 win over a ten-man APIA Leichhardt FC in a thrilling Saturday evening game at Christie Park. In typically chilly conditions, the game started with a hot tempo, similar to last month’s Hahn Australia Cup game between Spirit and APIA at the same…
Read MoreRangers undone by spirited Saints
St George FC secured a 2-0 victory over the Mt Druitt Town Rangers at Popondetta Park on Saturday evening. The visitors maintained consistent attacking pressure throughout the match with a goal from Jaden Casella opening the scoring in the 53rd minute. Despite plenty of opportunities, the next goal didn’t come until the 84th minute, with…
Read MoreSharks sink Wanderers in crucial six pointer affair
The Sutherland Sharks recorded a 3-1 victory over the Western Sydney Wanderers in a huge win in their fight to starve off relegation at Seymour Shaw on Saturday. A dearth of goals in previous games set the backdrop for what was an important ninety minutes in the context of both teams flirting perilously close to…
Read MoreSydney FC grab vital victory over St George City
Sydney FC have responded to two defeats in a row with a 3-1 win over St George City at Rockdale Ilinden Sports Centre on a chilly Friday evening. It was the home side who had the first significant opportunity of the match, with a stunning save from Jack Kenny preventing an early opening goal. An…
Read MoreYoung gun Farah Koko hunting for a finals series finish with Manly
With a major clash against Sydney United 58 this weekend, we spoke to Manly United rising star Farah Koko on the big match, Manly’s season so far and his recent form. Koko joined Manly from Western Sydney Wanderers’ academy at the end of last season, in an exciting signing for the club. “Manly United is…
Read MoreRound 18 Preview – NPL Men’s NSW
Round 18 will see six of the top seven sides on the ladder face each other, headlined by a serious clash between Marconi Stallions and Rockdale Ilinden at the top of the table. Sydney FC vs St George City FA 7:30pm, Friday 6 June, Rockdale Ilinden Sports Centre Sydney FC will open the weekend’s action…
Read MoreRockdale storm back to defeat St George FC
Rockdale Ilinden continued its pursuit for top spot with a well deserved 3-1 victory over cross-suburb rivals St George FC at the Ilinden Sports Centre on Sunday. The hosts were looking to close the gap with leaders Marconi Stallions whilst the Saints were pushing hard to get into the play-off positions in a match that…
Read MoreStallions edge out Rangers to remain in top spot
The Marconi Stallions secured three points with a 2-1 victory over the Mt Druitt Town Rangers at Marconi Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Goals to Brandon Vella and Damian Tsekenis in the first half had the Stallions confidently in control, but a successfully converted penalty to Mt Druitt’s Joey Gibbs brought the visitors back into the…
Read MoreUnited 58 edge out Sydney FC late in drama-filled encounter
Sydney United 58 provided more late drama in their 3-2 win over Sydney FC on Sunday afternoon at Sydney United Sports Centre. In an action-packed first half, Sydney FC went in front through Mathias Macallister 37 minutes in, but United 58 scored two quick goals before halftime through Mason Wells and Bailey Rule. Sydney FC…
Read MoreBlacktown City thunderstruck by ruthless NWS Spirit FC
NWS Spirit FC took out an enticing National Premier League Men’s NSW clash prevailing 4-1 over Blacktown City at Christie Park on Saturday evening. The first half of this clash was a great showcase of NPL Men’s NSW football with two well match sides both going at it at either end. Travis Major gave the…
Read MoreKawano sinks Sutherland in Manly win
Manly United have beaten the Sutherland Sharks in dramatic fashion, posting a 1-0 victory at a chilly Seymour Shaw Park on Saturday night. A late 85th winner courtesy of Taiga Kawano saw him beat every Shark in sight in what was a closely contested encounter. Whilst a first half penalty save to Levi Kaye ensued…
Read MoreSt George City and Wolves share the spoils
St George City after two consecutive defeats managed to secure a point at home in a 1-1 draw with the Wollongong Wolves at Penshurst Park on Saturday evening. The game was overshadowed by an incident in the 77th minute after an accidental clash between Nathan Grimaldi and Darcy Madden saw the game held up for…
Read MoreSuperb APIA put five past Mariners
APIA Leichhardt flexed their muscles with a comprehensive 5-0 victory over Central Coast Mariners on Saturday night at Lambert Park. Michael Kouta put APIA in front within 15 minutes – a lead they took into halftime. The side shifted gears after the break as Rory Jordan grabbed a brace while Presley Ortiz and Jack Stewart…
Read MoreOlympic rescue a draw against spirited Wanderers
A determined Western Sydney Wanderers side produced a strong performance against Sydney Olympic that nearly secured a major scalp, with the Blues striking late to rescue a 1-1 draw on Saturday afternoon at Wanderers Park. The Western Sydney outfit mustered a strong performance in a cagey affair which extended their unbeaten run to four games…
Read MoreRicciuto eager to add more trophies to the Ilinden cabinet
With Rockdale Ilinden pushing for their second successive National Premier Leagues Men’s NSW Premiership, we spoke to club legend Blake Ricciuto on their campaign so far, his goalscoring form and their aims for the rest of the season. Rockdale currently sit second on the NPL Men’s NSW ladder, three points clear of third-placed NWS Spirit…
Read MoreOlympic return to the winners circle
Sydney Olympic earned a 3-0 win over Central Coast Mariners in a rescheduled Round 8 clash on Wednesday night at Valentine Sports Park. A Joel Wade own goal put Olympic into the lead within 10 minutes before Cyrus Dehmie added a second ahead of halftime. Dehmie made it a brace in the second half to…
Read MoreSaints snatch slender win over Sydney FC
St George FC picked up a 1-0 win over Sydney FC in a tight rescheduled round 13 match on a chilly Tuesday night at Barton Park. Sydney FC had their moments in the game, but St George created plenty of chances and took the lead through Troy Danaskos’ penalty midway through the half. The side…
Read MoreRound 17 Preview – NPL Men’s NSW
Following an exhilarating weekend of action, Round 17 promises even more excitement, with the battle for finals and to avoid relegation heating up in the NPL Men’s NSW competition. St George FC vs Sydney FC 7:30pm, Tuesday 27 May, Barton Park In a rescheduled Round 13 game, St George FC will take on Sydney FC…
Read MoreStallions edge out Blacktown City to remain in pole position
Marconi Stallions have extended their lead on top of the National Premier Leagues Men’s NSW ladder following a tense 2-0 win over Blacktown City at Landen Stadium. The Marconi Stallions were mostly in control of the first half, keeping the ball firmly in their area despite a seemingly sturdy Blacktown City defence. Blacktown City were…
Read MoreRampaging Rockdale take care of St George City
Rockdale Ilinden continued to be one of the most in-form teams in the National Premier Leagues Men’s NSW competition with a comprehensive 4-1 away win over St George City in the local derby played at Penshurst Park. A brace to one of the greatest strikers the league has ever seen Alec Urosevski plus goals to…
Read MoreSecond-half show secures APIA win against Wolves
Two second-half goals helped APIA Leichhardt FC overcome Wollongong Wolves 2-0 on Saturday night at WIN Stadium. Presley Ortiz opened the scoring soon after halftime, before a sensational long-range effort from captain Adrian Ucchino secured the points for the visitors. The first half featured few chances as the teams sought space high up the field.…
Read MoreCasella haunts former side with shrewd brace
St George FC came away 2-0 winners over Sydney Olympic courtesy of a resilient defensive performance and a Jaden Casella double at Barton Park on Saturday evening. The tone of the match was set early on with the two sides determined to push up field with speed through their wingers. St George’s press got the…
Read MoreWanderers win vital six-pointer pushing Rangers towards the danger zone
The Western Sydney Wanderers secured a 2-1 victory over a 10-man Mt Druitt Town Rangers on Saturday night at Popondetta Park. After the high of breaking ahead in the 42nd minute through Lachlan Vasiliou, the Mt Druitt Town Rangers’ luck turned as they dropped to 10 men with the departure of Pedrinho minutes later. The…
Read MoreLate Hatch winner breaks Sharks hearts
Sydney United 58’s Matthew Hatch was the hero as his 87th minute goal turned out to be the match winner in his side’s 2-1 victory over the Sutherland Sharks on Saturday at Seymour Shaw. A foul strewn opening ten minutes did little for fluent football with the visitors having the better of play without creating…
Read MoreSpirit out foxed by Sky Blues young gun
Sydney FC halted NWS Spirit FC’s recent winning streak with a commanding 2-0 victory at the Ilinden Sports Centre on Friday. The game was a tense struggle for the opening 15 minutes with neither side able to generate a major opportunity. Sydney FC were the first side to author a shot. A pass inside the…
Read MoreFarinella keen on making his mark at APIA
Ahead of their big clash with Wollongong Wolves this weekend, Football NSW spoke to APIA Leichhardt rising star Franco Farinella on the first half of the season, his form and his goals for his career. After a year away, Farinella re-joined his beloved APIA in the off-season, with the fan favourite speaking happily about his…
Read MoreRound 16 Preview – NPL Men’s NSW
As we enter the second round of fixtures for the season, a massive match between Marconi Stallions and Blacktown City takes centre stage on Sunday afternoon. Sydney FC vs NWS Spirit FC 7:30pm, Friday 23 May, Rockdale Ilinden Sports Centre Sydney FC will open the weekend when taking on NWS Spirit at Rockdale Ilinden Sports…
Read MoreRockdale hang on for win against young Sky Blues
Rockdale Ilinden secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over a talented Sydney FC outfit in wet and miserable conditions at the Ilinden Sports Centre on Sunday. The visitors were the first to show they meant business in the 5th minute when Alen Harbas fired a free-kick through the wall to draw a super save from Nick…
Read MoreInconsistent Olympic beaten by old foes APIA
APIA Leichhardt have picked up their eighth win of the season after defeating Sydney Olympic 2-0 at Lambert Park. It was APIA who made the stronger start at Lambert Park, capitalising on a Sydney Olympic mistake to open the scoring in this important clash. After a period of possession, a long ball from Joel Bertolissio…
Read MoreLate Tomelic winner spurs United 58 to victory over City
Stand-in captain and club stalwart Anthony Tomelic stepped up immensely for Sydney United 58 as he bagged a rare goal to ensure a 1-0 win over St George City on Sunday afternoon at Sydney United Sports Centre. The hosts came out strong as they produced their first chance in just the second minute after some…
Read MoreRangers 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…
Read MoreBlacktown City snatch tight victory over Wolves
Blacktown City edged past Wollongong Wolves 1-0 on Saturday night with a disciplined display at WIN Stadium. After a quiet first half from both teams, Jak O’Brien won the points for the visitors with a well-hit strike late on in the fixture. It was a chance-shy first half, with neither team giving anything up early…
Read MoreStallions make light work of Sharks with victory at the Shire
Marconi Stallions turned around their first loss of the season last week to easily take down Sutherland Sharks 2-0 at Seymour Shaw. After suffering their first defeat of the season courtesy of Wollongong Wolves last weekend, Marconi Stallions wasted no time in bouncing back. Just three minutes in, a questionable tackle by the Sutherland Sharks’…
Read MoreTalent on display as Wanderers and Mariners share the points
The Western Sydney Wanderers shared points with the Central Coast Mariners in an entertaining 2-2 draw at Wanderers Football Park on Saturday afternoon. The match was scheduled to be played on Friday evening at Pluim Park but was washed out. Ben Mewett opened the scoring at the wrong end of the park with an own…
Read MoreSyron the hero to the rescue in stalemate
A stunning 85th minute penalty save from Mackenzie Syron has seen St George FC secure a point against Manly United in a nil-all draw on a rainy Friday evening at Cromer Park. The match-up began with some early pressure from St George FC in the opening two-minutes which witnessed Matthew O’ Donoghue dislodge the ball…
Read MoreHarbas hungry for success at Sydney FC
After a strong period of recent form, Sydney FC captain Alen Harbas spoke to Football NSW on the Sky Blues’ recent results, his time in Finland and the future. Following a difficult start to the season, Sydney FC has become one of the most in-form sides in the league, currently on a five-match unbeaten run…
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