Posts by Mark Stavroulakis
NWS Spirit FC grind out victory in high-tempo clash with UNSW
NWS Spirit FC held firm to secure a hard-fought 2–1 victory over UNSW FC in a fast-paced and physical contest at Christie Park on Saturday night. Both sides came into the match in good form, and it showed early, with a frantic start featuring end-to-end football. UNSW FC began to settle into the game, with…
Read MoreSutherland strike late to extend Olympic’s misery
A late Thijs Van Amerongen header guided Sutherland Sharks to a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Sydney Olympic at Belmore Sports Ground on Saturday evening — their first away win against them in many years. The Sharks put together a strong display to secure the three points while simultaneously extending Olympic’s winless run to six matches.…
Read MoreLate Drama as Glasson Rescues Sky Blues in 1–1 Draw
Manly United FC and Sydney FC were forced to settle for a share of the points in a 1–1 draw at Cromer Park on Good Friday, with late drama denying the hosts a valuable victory. The match began with both sides probing for an early breakthrough. Sydney FC created the first opportunity from a set…
Read MoreOrtiz Double Powers APIA to Sixth Straight Victory
APIA Leichhardt have surged into second place on the ladder following a commanding 4–1 victory over the Western Sydney Wanderers at Lambert Park. Presley Ortiz was instrumental in the Good Friday triumph, netting a clinical brace as the hosts extended their remarkable winning streak to six consecutive matches. The result further underlines APIA’s strong form…
Read MoreRound 8 Review – NPL Men’s NSW
Let’s take a look back at all the action from Round 8 of the National Premier Leagues NSW competition. Sydney FC 0 v APIA 2 @ Ilinden Sports Centre – Full Match Report and Highlights A Jack Stewart brace capped off a strong showing by APIA Leichhardt against Sydney FC as they won 2-0 to…
Read MoreMasciovecchio magic lifts Wolves as Olympic hit rock bottom
A goal of the season contender from Wollongong Wolves winger Alex Masciovecchio helped the Wolves to secure a hard fought 2-1 win against now bottom of the table Sydney Olympic FC in hot and steamy conditions on Sunday afternoon at Macedonia Park. The Wollongong Wolves came into the match with strong form and unbeaten in…
Read MoreRaiders Rise to the Occasion: Letta Leads Crucial 2–1 Victory Over Blacktown City
SD Raiders FC have continued their strong run of form, securing back-to-back victories with a hard-fought 2–1 win over a struggling Blacktown City FC side at Landen Stadium. The Raiders started on the front foot, pushing high early and looking to expose a Blacktown defence that has shown signs of vulnerability in recent weeks. Travis…
Read MoreSpirit Shatter Barton Park Fortress with Clinical 3–0 Win
Barton Park is no longer the fortress it once was for St George FC, as they slumped to back-to-back home defeats following a commanding 3–0 loss to a sharp and determined NWS Spirit FC outfit in Round 8 of the NPL Men’s NSW competition. Responding emphatically after their own setback last week, NWS Spirit FC…
Read MoreSharks Circle and Strike in Commanding Win Over Manly
Sutherland Sharks took a massive bite out of Manly’s season with a commanding 3–0 victory on Saturday night at Seymour Shaw, delivering their most complete performance of the campaign. From the opening whistle, the Sharks were relentless—sharp in attack, composed in possession, and unyielding in defence. Goals from Ryley Hollingdale, Tariq Maia, and Lachlan Macdonald…
Read MoreUnited 58 Stay Perfect with Derby Win Over Rockdale Ilinden
Sydney United 58 extended their flawless start to the season, making it eight wins from eight with a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Rockdale Ilinden in a fiery Round 8 clash at Ilinden Sports Centre. As expected, there was no shortage of intensity in this fierce rivalry, with both sides bringing physicality, passion, and edge from…
Read MoreUNSW FC Run Riot to Claim Statement Win and Back-to-Back Victories
UNSW FC delivered their most complete performance of the season, producing a ruthless display to dismantle a hapless St George City 5–0 at The Village Green on Saturday night and leapfrog their opponents on the ladder. With just three points separating the two sides heading into the clash, the opening exchanges were predictably tight. The…
Read MoreJesic the Difference as Marconi Make It Three Straight in Gritty Win
Marconi Stallions have surged to their third consecutive NPL Men’s NSW victory, edging past Western Sydney Wanderers 1–0 in a fiercely contested Round Eight showdown at Wanderers Football Park. The decisive moment came courtesy of the ever-reliable Marko Jesic, who capitalised on a rare mistake from Western Sydney goalkeeper Tristan Vidackovic in the 18th minute…
Read MoreStewart brace silences Sydney FC
APIA Leichhardt extended their winning streak to five after overcoming Sydney FC, with Jack Stewart proving the chief protagonist as he scored both goals in their 2-0 win at Ilinden Sports Centre on a chilly Friday night. The visitors’ experience won out against the young Sky Blues as they moved temporarily into second while simultaneously…
Read MoreRound 7 Review – NPL Men’s NSW
Let’s take a look back at all the action from Round 7 of the National Premier Leagues NSW competition. Sydney FC 0 v UNSW FC 2 @ Ilinden Sports Centre – Full Match Report and Highlights UNSW FC secured their first win of the season with a 2–0 victory over Sydney FC at Ilinden Sports Centre,…
Read MorePerfect Seven: Sydney United 58 March On
Sydney United 58 have made it seven wins from seven matches after an impressive 2–0 victory over a struggling Blacktown City FC at Sydney United Sports Centre. Blacktown City FC showed glimpses of their old form early in the first half, maintaining solid possession and testing Sydney United 58 goalkeeper Adam Pavlesic. Travis Major produced…
Read MoreLate Tate Russell stunner breaks St George City hearts
A brilliant goal from Wollongong Wolves defender Tate Russell and a penalty save from goalkeeper Daniel Solsky ensured the Wolves came away with a hard fought 1-0 win over St George City FA on Saturday night at Penshurst Park. Both St George City and the Wollongong Wolves came into the match desperate to keep pace…
Read MoreMarconi Stallions End St George’s Ironclad Defence in Stunning Second‑Half Comeback
Barton Park on a perfect autumn evening for football was the backdrop for a mouth‑watering NPL Men’s NSW clash between St George FC and Marconi Stallions, and after an astonishing 616 minutes without conceding a goal, Marconi finally cracked the seemingly impenetrable Saints defence to roar back and win 2‑1 in thrilling fashion. It was substitute…
Read MoreDenmead strike seals late win as APIA edge hapless Sharks 2-1
Alex Denmead was the hero as APIA Leichhardt FC secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Sutherland Sharks FC at Lambert Park on Saturday night. APIA started strongly, controlling possession early and creating opportunities, with Edward Caspers forcing an early save and Seiya Kambayashi delivering a free-kick that Kyle Shaw headed onto the bar. Despite dominating…
Read MoreIlinden surge into top three with statement win over Spirit
Rockdale Ilinden have climbed into the top three of the NPL Men’s NSW competition after a composed 2-0 victory over NWS Spirit at Christie Park on Saturday afternoon. Two second-half goals and a disciplined defensive display saw Rockdale overcome the reigning premiers, while Spirit — who entered the clash unbeaten in three matches — were…
Read MoreSD Raiders FC run riot in maiden win
SD Raiders FC claimed their first ever NPL Men’s NSW victory in emphatic fashion, defeating Manly United 3-1 at Ernie Smith Reserve on Saturday night. The hosts delivered a relentless performance from start to finish, while the result leaves Manly hovering dangerously near the bottom of the ladder now sitting just one point above the…
Read MoreLual hat-trick guides Wanderers to dominant win over Olympic
Awan Lual’s hat-trick steered Western Sydney Wanderers to a commanding 4-0 victory over Sydney Olympic at Belmore Sports Ground on Saturday evening, lifting the visitors into the top six while compounding Olympic’s struggles at the wrong end of the ladder. The youthful Wanderers secured their fourth win of the campaign in style, while the Blues…
Read MoreUNSW FC Capitalise on Red Card to Secure First Win of Season
UNSW FC claimed their first victory of the campaign with a 2–0 win over ten-man Sydney FC at Ilinden Sports Centre on Friday night. Both sides started brightly in their Round 7 clash, moving the ball sharply as they looked to gain an early foothold. Sydney FC produced the first notable chance, with Zachary De…
Read MoreRound 6 Review – NPL Men’s NSW
Let’s take a look back at all the action from Round 6 of the National Premier Leagues NSW competition. Manly United 0 v WSW 1 @ Cromer Park – Full Match Report and Highlights Western Sydney have made some noise with a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Manly United at Cromer Park in Round Six, with Harper…
Read MoreLast-Gasp Koko Free Kick Gives United 58 Sixth Straight Win
A last-minute free kick from Farah Koko secured Sydney United 58 their sixth straight victory, defeating Sydney FC in dramatic fashion on Sunday evening at Sydney United Sports Centre. The result extends United 58’s lead at the top of the National Premier Leagues NSW table after a hard-fought contest against a determined Sydney FC side.…
Read MoreMarconi Hold Firm After Late Penalty Drama
Marconi Stallions icon Marko Jesic celebrated his 300th match with a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Blacktown City at Landen Stadium. Marconi started strongly and were largely dominant from the opening whistle, with the Blacktown defence doing well early to hold firm. The visitors created their first chance in the third minute when Matej Busek delivered…
Read MoreSpirit Spurn Stoppage-Time Penalty in Wollongong Stalemate
NWS Spirit FC missed a late penalty against the Wollongong Wolves as the match finished in an exciting 0–0 draw in hot and steamy conditions at Macedonia Park on Sunday afternoon. The Wolves started the match strongly, with Flynn Madden delivering back-to-back corners and midfielder Felipe D’Agostini finding space outside the box before firing over…
Read MoreAPIA Strike Late to Break Rockdale Hearts in Grand Final Replay
The Grand Final rematch between APIA Leichhardt and Rockdale Ilinden delivered another dramatic chapter on Saturday night, with APIA once again emerging victorious thanks to a late Michael Konestabo header that sealed a 1–0 win at the Ilinden Sports Centre. Rockdale entered the contest riding a three-match winning streak and created the better chances throughout…
Read MoreSt George City Complete Stunning Comeback in 4–3 Penshurst Park Classic
St George City produced a stunning second-half comeback to defeat SD Raiders 4–3 in a pulsating encounter at Penshurst Park on Saturday night. Despite trailing by two goals at the break following a Charlie Ragg brace, the hosts roared back after halftime through a double from Oscar Gultekin and strikes from Hugo McAteer and Paolo…
Read MoreSharks Hold Firm to Claim Hard-Fought First Home Win
Sutherland Sharks FC claimed a hard-fought 1–0 victory over UNSW FC in a tight contest at Seymour Shaw on Saturday afternoon. Two sides desperate for three points took to a sun-drenched Seymour Shaw for this Round 6 clash, with both knowing the importance of securing a result. The visitors created the first chance of the…
Read MoreDanaskos double powers St George FC past Olympic
Former Sydney Olympic star Troy Danaskos managed to haunt his old club with a brace to steer St George FC to a 2-0 victory at Belmore Sports Ground, preserving their unbeaten record in 2026 for another week. Danaskos starred in his first start for 2026 as he and the entire Saints outfit proved too much…
Read MoreLate Ryles Strike Sinks Manly at Cromer Park
Western Sydney Wanderers have moved into the top six after their pulsating Round Six 1–0 victory over Manly United at Cromer Park on Friday night. It was a superb solo effort from Harper Ryles in the 77th minute that separated the two sides, as the young Wanderers conjured up their second clean sheet of the…
Read MoreRound 5 Review – NPL Men’s NSW
Let’s take a look back at all the action from Round 5 of the National Premier Leagues NSW competition, where late drama, stunning strikes and spirited comebacks headlined another thrilling weekend of football. Sutherland Sharks 2 v Western Sydney Wanderers 3 @ Seymour Shaw – Full Match Report and Highlights Western Sydney Wanderers produced a stunning…
Read MoreTen-Man Wolves Dig Deep to Defeat Sydney FC
The Wollongong Wolves got their season back on track after consecutive defeats with a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Sydney FC on Sunday afternoon at Rockdale Ilinden Sports Centre. Wet and windy conditions greeted both sides, but that did not stop an open start as the teams looked to attack early. Wolves defender Tate Russell fired…
Read MoreFarrow’s Stoppage-Time Strike Keeps St George Unbeaten
St George FC extended their unbeaten start to 2026 with a dramatic 1–0 victory over Manly United at Barton Park, thanks to a stoppage-time strike from super-sub Harrison Farrow. The result keeps St George FC’s defensive record intact, as they remain yet to concede a goal in the NPL Men’s NSW, while Manly suffered their…
Read MoreRockdale Ilinden Crush Sydney Olympic in Dominant 4–1 Display
In one of the fiercest rivalries in NSW football, Sydney Olympic traveled to Ilinden Sports Centre and suffered a heavy 4–1 defeat at the hands of Rockdale Ilinden. The hosts were clinical in attack, with a brace from Moudi Najjar, a superb strike from Brendan Cholakian, and a cheeky back-heel from Ollie Wiggin cancelling out…
Read MoreUNSW and Marconi Share the Spoils in Entertaining 2-2 Draw
UNSW FC and Marconi Stallions played out an entertaining 2-2 draw at The Village Green on Saturday evening, with both sides taking the lead during a lively contest but ultimately unable to find the decisive winner despite a host of chances at either end. Marconi came out firing following their first league defeat the previous…
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