Posts by Melinda Kopp
APIA humbled by ruthless Sydney FC
Sydney FC have secured a vital win against APIA Leichhardt, prevailing 5-1 at Lambert Park to move off the bottom of the NPL Men’s NSW ladder. Sydney FC began the match strongly against a rotated APIA Leichhardt side, with a large fanbase supporting them from the sidelines, featuring the Sky Blues’ active support The Cove.…
Read MoreHat-trick hero De Lima completes famous Mariners comeback
The Central Coast Mariners continue to defy odds amidst fears of relegation, mounting a miraculous comeback from 2-0 down heading into half time to seize a 3-2 win against the Wollongong Wolves with minutes to spare in a thrilling contest at Pluim Park on Sunday. Wollongong looked set to run away with the victory after…
Read MorePoints shared between Ilinden and Sharks
Honours were shared at the Ilinden Sports Centre as league leaders Rockdale Ilinden were held to a 1-1 draw against relegation threatened Sutherland Sharks on a glorious Sunday afternoon. It wasn’t for the lack of opportunities the score remained locked at one-apiece at the conclusion in a hard fought and, at times, desperate encounter between…
Read MoreUnited 58’s Finals dreams remain alive after win over Wanderers
Sydney United 58’s push for a top six finish took a positive turn following a 2-0 win over the Western Sydney Wanderers at the Wanderers Football Park on Sunday. The hosts were on the back foot from the opening whistle after Anthony Barbic saw red in the fourth minute for his tackle on Aidan Milicevic.…
Read MoreStallions add to Hills’ relegation fears
The Marconi Stallions secured three points on a cold Saturday night at Landen Stadium with a 3-1 victory over Hills United FC. Marko Jesic opened the scoring for the Stallions in the 8th minute, before doubling his tally in the 31st minute. Domenic Costanzo then took the visitors’ lead to three in the 51st minute,…
Read MoreFirst half blitz sees Spirit defeat Blacktown City
A dominant first half display saw NWS Spirit FC pick up a credible 4-2 victory over finals bound Blacktown City at Christie Park on Saturday. Highlighted by a first half Takeru Sugita hat-trick, the hosts proved efficient in the final third to secure all three points completing a great week for the club following its…
Read MoreHungry Saints snack on Olympic
St George FC showed they still have some fight left in staying alive in the race against relegation following a 3-0 victory over a hapless Sydney Olympic which ended the Blues hopes of playing Finals football in 2024 at Belmore Sports Ground on Saturday. The first opportunity arrived in the 8th minute when a long…
Read MoreDelay-ridden clash as St George City edge out Manly
Two first-half goals from St George City were enough to see the side past Manly United on Friday night at Cromer Park in a game headlined by delay. The match started around 45 minutes later than scheduled, but once the action got underway, the wait seemed justified. St George City burst into a two-goal lead…
Read MoreRound 28 Preview – NPL Men’s NSW
With just three games left in the NPL Men’s NSW competition, there’s still all to play for at both ends of the ladder. Manly United FC vs St George City FA 7:30pm, Friday 9 August, Cromer Park Manly United and St George City FA will open the weekend in an exciting Friday night fixture…
Read MoreSky Blues secure invaluable point against valiant United 58
Sydney United 58 and Sydney FC have shared the points in a thrilling game that could’ve gone either way on Sunday afternoon at the Sydney United Sports Centre. It was a tale of two halves, with the Sky Blues firing out of the blocks in the first half shortly before the hosts looked to run…
Read MoreBurnie burns Sydney Olympic in critical win
Blacktown City have continued its run to embed itself into the top six and playing finals football following a thrilling 1-0 win over Sydney Olympic on Sunday at Landen Stadium, a victory that also put the brakes on the Blues’ run for a finals spot. Playing in pristine conditions, both teams weren’t afraid to go…
Read MoreIlinden snatch winner in drama-filled Wolves clash
Rockdale Ilinden took another big step towards the 2024 NPL Men’s NSW Premiership with a dramatic 2-1 win over Wollongong Wolves at WIN Stadium on Sunday. Rockdale led early through So Kataoka before Christopher McStay equalised for the Wolves. Deep into stoppage time Ilinden keeper Nick Sorras pulled out a huge save before Blake Ricciuto…
Read MoreSt George City set sights on top six as Hills continue relegation fight
St George City continued its surge for a top six finals series spot defeating Hills United 3-1 further worsening the visitors plight to stay alive in the NPL Men’s NSW competition on Saturday evening at Penshurst Park. The hosts blew away Hills United FC in the first half. Jesse Photi opened the scoring in the…
Read MoreTitle chase continues as Stallions edge out St George FC
The Marconi Stallions managed a 1-0 victory over relegation threatened St George FC at Rockdale Ilinden Sports Centre on Saturday evening, keep the tight race to the National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s Premiership. It was one and done between the two sides, with an own goal from Nicholas Kalogerou the difference in the match. St…
Read MoreGoals galore as APIA return to winning ways over Wanderers
APIA Leichhardt have returned to winning ways with an exciting 5-3 victory over the Western Sydney Wanderers at Lambert Park. It was the Wanderers who threatened first, with Marcus Fernandez going close with a shot from range inside two minutes, before a low shot from Awan Lual forced an early save from Anthony Bouzanis. In…
Read MoreSpirit put Manly to the sword
A relentless NWS Spirit FC claimed a big three points with a 4-2 victory over Manly United 4-2 in round 27 National Premier League Men’s NSW action at Christie Park, Saturday evening. It was a much needed three points for the hosts which moves them away from the bottom two for the time being, this…
Read MoreMariners win at the death in thrilling relegation encounter
The Central Coast Mariners secured a huge three points to keep its hopes of staying in the NPL Men’s NSW competition after scoring a 94th minute penalty thanks to Lucas Scicluna in their victory over relegation threatened Sutherland Sharks at Seymour Shaw Park on Saturday. Sharks’ stalwart Mitch Stamatellis was deemed to have clipped Jai…
Read MoreRound 27 Preview – NPL Men’s NSW
The race for finals and the relegation battle are continuing to excite, as we enter the last four rounds of the NPL Men’s NSW competition. Sutherland Sharks FC vs Central Coast Mariners FC 4:30pm, Saturday 3 August, Seymour Shaw Sutherland Sharks and the Central Coast Mariners will face off in a nail-biting clash crucial to…
Read MoreLate heartbreak for APIA as Ilinden remain in pole position
Rockdale Ilinden have picked up a crucial 2-1 win over a strong APIA Leichhardt side at the Ilinden Sports Centre to keep their lead at the top of the ladder at six points as their pursuit for that elusive 2024 NPL Men’s NSW Premiership continues. After a tense opening five minutes, it was Rockdale who…
Read MoreTense draw as Mariners and St George City share the points
With Central Coast Mariners fighting for survival and St George City a top six spot, nothing was able to separate the two in what was a tense affair at Pluim Park on Sunday as both teams settled for a point in an intense 1-1 draw. The rematch of the 2022 Football NSW League One Men’s…
Read MoreSecond half goals sees Blacktown City bounce Wanderers
A patient Blacktown City surged past Western Sydney Wanderers with a second-half goal glut at Landen Stadium to win 3-0 on Sunday afternoon. After a dominant first half from Blacktown, a red card 50 minutes in for Western Sydney’s Matthew O’Donoghue soon opened the game up. Grant Lynch scored first for City before Joey Gibbs…
Read MoreStallions sting United 58 to keep the Premiership aspirations alive
The Marconi Stallions secured a crucial three points with a 2-1 victory over local rivals Sydney United 58 in front of a great crowd at Marconi Stadium on Saturday night to keep its hope alive in the Premiership chase against league leaders Rockdale Ilinden. A goal from Marconi captain Marko Jesic opened the scoring in…
Read MoreSt George FC win battle for the drop zone encounter
St George FC received a huge boost in its fight against the drop following a thrilling 3-2 victory over fellow relegation threatened side Hills United FC at Landen Stadium on Saturday. St George FC picked up a precious three points in this relegation six-pointer a Chan Yelchan opened the scoring in the 10th minute then…
Read MoreOlympic keep finals dreams alive
Sydney Olympic kept its top six finals series hopes alive with a 2-1 victory over NWS Spirit FC on a chilly Saturday evening at Christie Park. Two first half Roy O’Donovan goals gave the Blues a half-time advantage which they held onto despite a Michael Konestabo goal with just over ten minutes left. Despite having…
Read MoreLate Sharks comeback proves huge in fight to avoid relegation
In one of the most thrilling circumstances, the Sutherland Sharks recorded a last gasp 2-1 victory over Manly United thanks to Takahide Umebachi to secure three precious points and their fight against relegation at Cromer Park on Friday. A smart and direct penalty from Mitchell Stamatellis on the 82nd minute mark and then the equally…
Read MoreRelegation woes continues for Sydney FC as Wolves produce 5-star performance
Sydney FC’s fears of facing relegation have deepened following a tough 5-1 loss to a hungry Wollongong Wolves outfit at the Ilinden Sports Centre on Friday. First-half goals to Taki Ofuka and Yagoub Mustafa put paid to FC’s plans before the break as the Wolves started like a house on fire. Matters worsened for the…
Read MoreBlacktown City to welcomes Socceroo Coach Graham Arnold
Socceroos Head Coach Graham Arnold will be a guest speaker in National Premier Leagues NSW side Blacktown City’s Annual Corporate Dinner and celebration of its 71st year set for Friday, August 16th at the Hudson Hotel. A club that is renowned for having a long and distinguished record in representing the largest LGA in NSW,…
Read MoreRound 26 Preview – NPL Men’s NSW
With just five matches to go, each game is set to be as meaningful as ever in the NPL Men’s NSW competition with both the finals and relegation battles continuing to heat up. Manly United FC vs Sutherland Sharks FC 7:30pm, Friday 26 July, Cromer Park Manly United and Sutherland Sharks FC will jointly-open Round…
Read MoreDe Lima on fire at the Mariners
Arthur De Lima has been a revelation for the Central Coast Mariners in recent weeks. The 17-year-old has provided a perfect mix of quality and decisiveness for his side, providing some crucial moments as the Mariners continue their fight against relegation. De Lima has predominately played Under 20’s in 2024, but has started every game…
Read MoreKuol winner puts Ilinden’s Premiership hopes on ice
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…
Read MoreMariners and Blacktown grind out one-all draw in explosive encounter
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…
Read MoreWolves take points in scrappy St George battle
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…
Read MoreUnited 58 deal critical blow to APIA’s title defence
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…
Read MoreOkubo hat-trick sparks Hills revival
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…
Read MoreSt George City cruise past Wanderers
St George City FA have earned a strong victory over Western Sydney Wanderers, prevailing 5-0 in a complete performance at Penshurst Park. St George opened the match strongly, firing multiple shots at goal within the first minute as they searched for an early opener. In the fifth minute, they capitalised on their early dominance and…
Read MoreTense affair as points shared at Seymour
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. It was the Sharks who made the early running in the swirling conditions but were unable to capitalise on the half-chances created yet looked…
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