Posts by Melinda Kopp
Temelkovski ready to show his worth in Australia’s top tier competition
Following on from his impressive 2024 NPL Men’s NSW season with the Marconi Stallions which saw him earn Player of the Match plaudits in last Saturday’s Grand Final victory has come the news that James Temelkovski has been snapped up by the Western Sydney Wanderers for the upcoming A-League season. Temelkovski joins the club from…
Read MoreNPL Men’s NSW Stars snapped up by A-League clubs
Following on from their fantastic performances in the 2024 National Premier Leagues Men’s NSW season has come the news that APIA Leichhardt FC’s Ben Gibson and Rockdale Ilinden’s Dean Pelekanos will be strutting their stuff in this year’s Isuzu UTE A-League season. Gibson had a massive season with Waratah Cup Champions APIA Leichhardt where he…
Read MoreMariners prove too strong for Bulls to reclaim their NPL Men’s NSW status
The Central Coast Mariners have secured their NPL Men’s NSW status for another season defeating Bulls FC Academy 4-0 in the second leg that took place at Pluim Park on Friday, running out 5-2 aggregate winners. Surviving for another season in the National Premier League, the Mariners were rampant from the off scoring three first…
Read More2024 NPL Men’s NSW Grand Final Preview
Premiers Rockdale Ilinden will come up against Marconi Stallions in what is set to be an exhilarating NPL Men’s NSW Grand Final at CommBank Stadium on Saturday evening. Road to the final The Grand Final will host a highly exciting 1 v 2 battle between Rockdale and Marconi, with both sides enjoying stellar league campaigns.…
Read MoreCholakian chasing Championship success
Rockdale Ilinden and Brendan Cholakian will be looking to secure a historic double on Saturday evening, with the aim of adding a Grand Final win to the Premiership they’ve secured in 2024. Cholakian has been crucial to Rockdale’s attacking output and style of play with his dribbling ability and creative passing, able to receive and…
Read MoreMind on the prize for dynamic Costanzo
Domenic Costanzo will be looking to lead the Marconi Stallions to glory in Saturday night’s NPL Men’s NSW Grand Final and cap off what has been a formidable season for the winger and his club. Operating down Marconi’s left flank, Costanzo has been inventive, incisive and electrifying, combining a polished final product with silky skill.…
Read MoreWhy an ‘anomaly’ 9-0 loss to Marconi is key to Dee’s Ilinden big dance preparations
“I genuinely hope they get a chance to celebrate a double because that’s a very rare feat, and I think it’s something that this year they’ve actually really deserved, Rockdale Ilinden coach Paul Dee said. Rewind to mid-June, and Ilinden were flying, riding an eight-game winning streak heading into a clash with Marconi Stallions. Dee’s…
Read MoreTsekenis targeting ruthless intensity against Rockdale
Marconi Stallions were Rockdale Ilinden’s closest challengers in 2024, finishing seven points behind the first-time Premiership winners. Along the way, Tsekenis has introduced some new faces into his squad as he plans for the future with a younger team. Former Central Coast Mariners defenders Cameron Windust and Anton Mlinaric have been regulars in the backline…
Read MoreValentine Sports Park to host 2024 NPL Men’s Under 20s Grand Final
Football NSW has announced that Valentine Sports Park will play host to the 2024 NPL Men’s Under 20s Grand Final on Sunday 8th of September. Fixture U20s Central Coast Mariners v Rockdale Ilinden – 5:45pm Good luck to both competing teams on Sunday.
Read MoreSizzling Stallions put Blacktown to the sword and book its ticket to the Big Dance
Marconi Stallions have secured their spot in next Saturday’s NPL Men’s NSW Grand Final at CommBank Stadium in style with a scintillating 6-2 victory over Blacktown City at Marconi Stadium. It took the home side just a minute to open the scoring, as they capitalised on a sloppy start from Blacktown City. After a cheap…
Read MoreIlinden books Grand Final spot with majestic comeback
A trio of substitutes worked at treat as 2024 NPL Men’s NSW Premiers Rockdale Ilinden secured its spot in next Saturday’s Grand Final at CommBank Stadium thanks to a come from behind 3-1 victory over a gallant Sydney United 58 outfit at the Ilinden Sports Centre on Sunday. The hosts were the better of the…
Read MoreRound 2 Preliminary Semi-Finals Preview – NPL Men’s NSW
After two blistering Elimination Finals, there are only four teams left in the quest to be the Champion of the NPL Men’s NSW competition. Rockdale Ilinden FC vs Sydney United 58 FC 1:00pm, Sunday 1 September, Rockdale Ilinden Sports Centre Rockdale Ilinden FC will begin their hunt for the NPL Men’s NSW Championship when taking…
Read MoreMillgate announces retirement
Ahead of the 2024 finals series, NPL Men’s NSW legend Nathan Millgate has announced his retirement from the competition at the conclusion of the Marconi Stallions’ campaign. Millgate has played for 14 years in New South Wales’ top male division and has been consistently excellent, combining defensive intelligence and solidity with a knack for coming…
Read MoreAPIA knocked out by ruthless United 58
Sydney United 58 have booked their spot in the NPL Men’s NSW Semi-finals against Premiers Rockdale Ilinden with a 2-1 victory over rivals APIA Leichhardt in a blistering match of football at Lambert Park – this completed their 100% over the 2024 Waratah Cup Champions defeating them three times this season. APIA began the match…
Read MoreBlacktown book a date with Stallions after thriller over Saints
Blacktown City and St George City played out an exhilarating NPL Men’s NSW Elimination Final, with Blacktown prevailing 4-2 at Landen Stadium after extra time. St George’s Fumoto Kamada got the scoring started less than 10 minutes in before Jak O’Brien equalised as the team went into sheds level. St George restored their lead with…
Read MoreMax Court breaks APIA record
Rising young 15-year-old footballer Max Court created history with NPL Men’s NSW club APIA Leichhardt FC in their round 30 clash against NWS Spirit FC becoming the youngest player to debut for the historic club. The APIA junior who has also worn the NSW state team jersey at the recent Nationals in Wollongong has been…
Read MoreRound 1 Elimination Semi-Finals Preview – NPL Men’s NSW
The hotly-anticipated 2024 NPL Men’s NSW finals series will get underway on Wednesday night, with two elimination finals set to feature an abundance of excitement and intrigue. APIA Leichhardt FC vs Sydney United 58 FC 7:00pm, Wednesday 28 August, Lambert Park APIA Leichhardt, after finishing third in the regular season, will host sixth-place Sydney United…
Read MoreIlinden officially crowned Premiers after epic win over Mariners
Rockdale Ilinden ended it’s monumental 2024 National Premier Leagues Men’s NSW campaign in style as they celebrated lifting the Premiership in front of their fans following a comprehensive 4-1 over the Central Coast Mariners at the Ilinden Sports Centre on Sunday. A party atmosphere in Sydney’s South soon followed following the club clinching the Premiership…
Read MoreSharks cement NPL Men’s NSW spot for 2025
The Sutherland Sharks recorded a monumental 3-1 win over St George FC at Seymour Shaw to retain its status as an NPL Men’s NSW club for another season following its final match of the season on Sunday. This victory maintains the Sharks’ topflight status for next season in what has been a tough period for…
Read MoreOrtiz brace douses Wolves faint finals hopes
Manly United ended their season with a flurry as they edged out Wollongong Wolves 2-1 on Sunday afternoon at Macedonia Park. Wollongong went into the game needing to win and requiring St George City to beat Sydney United 58. Presley Ortiz opened the scoring for Manly midway through the half before Jake Trew equalised heading…
Read MoreAPIA prepare for United 58 with late winner over Spirit FC
APIA Leichhardt have clinched third place on the ladder with a last-minute 1-0 victory over NWS Spirit FC at Lambert Park. It was a quiet opening 20 minutes of the match, featuring minimal chances as both sides looked to play their way into the game. The away side were presented with the first significant opportunity,…
Read MoreSydney FC survive relegation with thriller over Olympic
Sydney FC with a gritty 2-1 win in the last round of the season against Sydney Olympic at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium have managed to avoid relegation and stay in the top flight as celebrations flowed in the young Sky Blues dressing room. It was a tough day for Olympic who failed to win their final…
Read MoreStallions finish in second with eyes on the Championship
The Marconi Stallions capped off the National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s regular season with a 3-1 victory over the Western Sydney Wanderers. An early goal to Domenic Costanzo in the 5th minute opened up the match, followed by a goal to Western Sydney’s Meliwethu Nkomo in the 29th minute. The game was lock at 1-1…
Read MoreSydney United 58 seal finals series spot with victory over St George City
Sydney United 58 have a date with APIA Leichhardt in next Wednesday’s semi-final after defeating St George City 1-0 at the Sydney United Sports Centre on Sunday afternoon. The hosts confirmed their spot in the NPL Men’s NSW finals series with a confident performance despite needing a late goal. Captain Adrian Vlastelica nudged home the winner…
Read MoreBlacktown City march onto finals as Hills United relegated
Making a statement leading into the finals series, Blacktown City produced a stunning first half performance that relegated Hills United with a 4-0 victory in round 30 National Premier League Men’s NSW at Landen Stadium. Jak O’Brien and Adam Berry marked their respective returns to the starting side with a goal each while Mason Fernandez…
Read MoreParty like atmosphere to take place at Ilinden this Sunday
The Ilinden Sports Centre will be rocking like no other as the 2024 National Premier Leagues Men’s Premiership will be presented to Rockdale Ilinden following their round 30 clash against the Central Coast Mariners on Sunday. After a 40-long year wait, Ilinden wrapped up the Premiership last weekend, further cementing its place at the summit…
Read MoreRound 30 Preview – NPL Men’s NSW
The final round of the regular NPL Men’s NSW campaign is here, and it’s still all to play for in the nailbiting relegation battle. Marconi Stallions FC vs Western Sydney Wanderers FC 3:00pm, Sunday 25 August, Marconi Stadium Marconi Stallions will face off against the Western Sydney Wanderers at Marconi Stadium as both sides look…
Read MorePremiers Ilinden plunge Sydney FC into relegation battle
Newly crowned 2024 NPL Men’s NSW Premiers Rockdale Ilinden FC continued its breakout season following a 2-1 victory over Sydney FC on Monday at the Ilinden Sports Centre to heap more pressure on the Sky Blues as they now must win on Sunday and hope results go their way to avoid a relegation playoff. There…
Read MoreSydney United 58’s finals hopes left clinging after Manly defeat
Sydney United 58 have been left clinging onto their spot in the top six going down 2-0 at the hands of Manly United at the Sydney United Sports Centre on Sunday afternoon. This secured the visitors safety for next season and it was Manly’s first win in five consecutive appearances. With Sydney United 58 still…
Read MoreWolves finals hopes hanging by a thread following scoreless draw
NWS Spirit put a dent into Wollongong Wolves’ finals hopes holding their opponents to a 0-0 draw on Sunday afternoon at Ian McLennan Park. Wollongong had the bulk of the ball in the game, but both teams created opportunities to grab a winner. The Wolves almost made a dream start to the match in the…
Read MoreBlacktown City dash Stallions Premiership hopes with statement win
Blacktown City FC took away the Marconi Stallions’ last hope of taking out the National Premier Leagues Men’s NSW Premiership with a 2-1 victory at Marconi Stadium on Saturday night handing the title over to Rockdale Ilinden. A goal in the 22nd minute from Ben Berry was quickly followed by one from Danny Choi in…
Read MoreSt George FC starve off relegation win memorable victory
St George FC took full points to secure their survival and avoid relegation in the penultimate round of the competition against fellow relegation candidates Central Coast Mariners at the redeveloped Barton Park on Saturday. Both the Saints and Mariners were desperate to get something out of this game which Football NSW match caller Tony Tannous…
Read MoreAPIA push Hills on the brink of relegation
Newly crowned Waratah Cup Champions APIA Leichhardt secured a home final with a 4-1 victory over Hills United pushing Luke Casserly’s troops closer to relegation at Lambert Park. Franco Parisi’s side were in a confident mood from the outset scoring inside two minutes before running away with it after a clumsy Daniel Petkovski red card…
Read MoreOwn goal plunges Sutherland into Relegation dogfight as City secures Finals spot
An unfortunate Mitch Stamatellis own goal was the difference as St George City booked its top six finals series ticket with a 1-0 victory over the Sutherland Sharks at Seymour Shaw on Saturday who will be fighting for their life with one round remaining. It could all have been so different had Sutherland taken any…
Read MoreWanderers losing streak continues as Olympic prove too strong
Sydney Olympic have secured three points in the penultimate round of the NPL Men’s NSW competition, prevailing 4-1 over Western Sydney Wanderers who continued on their winless run which has now stretched to twelve successive matches at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium. It was Olympic who had the first chance of the match inside a minute as…
Read MoreRound 29 Preview – NPL Men’s NSW
The penultimate round of the NPL Men’s NSW competition promises to be highly significant, with the relegation battle growing ever more intense. Sutherland Sharks FC vs St George City FA 4:30pm, Saturday 17 August, Seymour Shaw Sutherland Sharks will open Round 29 with a crunch clash against St George City FA, with a win necessary…
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