Posts by Mark Stavroulakis
Professional Spirit Performance Boosts Finals Push
NWS Spirit FC strengthened their push for a return to the NPL Men’s NSW Finals Series with a determined 3-1 victory over relegation-threatened St George FC at Christie Park on Saturday night. With both sides entering Round 23 desperate for points at opposite ends of the table, Spirit produced a composed performance to claim a…
Read MoreKimura’s Brilliance Caps Memorable Manly Comeback
A moment of pure brilliance from substitute Ayumu Kimura inspired Manly United FC to a thrilling 2-1 comeback victory over Sutherland Sharks FC at Cromer Park on Saturday night, extending the home side’s unbeaten run to five matches. Trailing 1-0 with just over 10 minutes remaining, Manly produced a stirring late fightback through Darcy Burgess…
Read MoreBlacktown City Keep Survival Dream Alive with SD Raiders Triumph
Blacktown City FC took another significant step in their fight against relegation with a clinical 3-1 victory over SD Raiders FC at Ernie Smith Reserve on Saturday evening. With every point proving invaluable in the closing stages of the season, Blacktown City produced one of their most complete performances of the campaign, racing into a…
Read MoreOlympic win in thriller as fight against relegation continues
Sydney Olympic have breathed life into their survival hopes with a crucial 3-2 win over Wollongong Wolves on Saturday evening at Belmore Sports Ground. It was a true end-to-end clash with chances plenty for both sides, though it was the Blues that reigned supreme and secured a vital win to boost their goal of avoiding…
Read MoreRound 23 Preview – NPL Men’s NSW
The action in the National Premier Leagues Men’s NSW competition is back to boiling point with so much on the line ahead of round 23. SD Raiders FC v Blacktown City 5pm, Saturday 11 July – Ernie Smith Reserve The action kicks off on Saturday evening at Ernie Smith Reserve as the SD Raiders take…
Read MoreRound 22 Review – NPL Men’s NSW
Let’s take a look back at all the action from Round 22 of the National Premier Leagues NSW competition. WSW 2 v Sydney Olympic 1 @ Wanderers Football Park – Full Match Report and Highlights Western Sydney Wanderers ended a four-game winless run with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Sydney Olympic at Wanderers Football Park,…
Read MoreIlinden and Spirit battle for point
Rockdale Ilinden and NWS Spirit FC have shared the points with a 1-1 draw at Rockdale Ilinden Sports Centre on Sunday afternoon. It was an exciting opening to the match, with some exciting end-to-end football early on Sunday afternoon. The biggest chance in the first 15 minutes well the way of NWS Spirit, when Shoki…
Read MoreSix-goal thriller as points shared between Wolves and St George City
After five consecutive defeats, the Wollongong Wolves showed plenty of character to fight back from a two-goal deficit and earn a dramatic 3-3 draw with St George City at Macedonia Park on Sunday afternoon. The Wolves looked destined for a sixth straight loss before a spirited second-half comeback turned the contest into an entertaining end-to-end…
Read MoreSecond-half surge sees Marconi extend unbeaten run
Marconi Stallions overcame St George FC in Round 22 of the NPL Men’s NSW competition thanks to two second-half goals as strikes from Franco Maya and Jack Armson kept the hosts on top of the table, with the Stallions now unbeaten since Round 9. On the other hand, St George FC’s troubles continue with this…
Read MoreBlacktown City dig deep to earn vital point against United 58
Blacktown City and Sydney United 58 played out an intense and physical 0-0 draw on Sunday afternoon at Landen Stadium on Sunday. Both sides pressed for the elusive goal but ultimately had to settle for a point. The result moves Blacktown out of the relegation zone and edges Sydney United 58 closer to the top…
Read MoreSutherland Sharks Stun APIA in Thriller to End Decade-Long Hoodoo
Sutherland Sharks produced a famous victory over APIA Leichhardt, with Yianni Nicolaou, Diego Bonilla and Thijs van Amerongen on the scoresheet in a thrilling 3-2 win at Seymour Shaw Park on Saturday evening. A Presley Ortiz brace looked to have rescued a point for APIA, but Sutherland held firm to secure their first win over…
Read MoreManly Edge SD Raiders in Hard-Fought Battle to Extend Unbeaten Run
Manly United are now four games unbeaten after a pulsating 1-0 victory over SD Raiders FC at Cromer Park on Saturday, in a matchup defined by Samuel Griffiths’ 64th-minute headed goal. The result moves Manly eight points clear of the drop, while SD Raiders sit just one point behind them in 11th place. SD Raiders…
Read MoreYoung Wanderers heap misery on relegation threatened Olympic
Western Sydney Wanderers have ended a four-game winless streak after wrestling their way to a hard-fought 2-1 win over Sydney Olympic on Saturday afternoon at Wanderers Football Park. The youngsters held strong to secure a pivotal three points that boosts their hopes of finals football, while adding another untimely loss for an Olympic side striving…
Read MoreLate Sydney FC Fightback Falls Short as UNSW Claim Crucial Victory
UNSW FC have snapped a four-game losing streak with a hard-fought 3-2 win over Sydney FC at The Village Green on Saturday in an entertaining and high-tempo contest. UNSW FC wasted no time getting on the scoresheet, with Alexander Malfara producing a scorching strike from just outside the box that flew past Sydney FC keeper…
Read MoreBig Names Move as NPL NSW Mid-Season Transfer Window Slams Shut
The mid-season transfer window in the National Premier Leagues Men’s NSW competition officially closed on Thursday 2 July, with a flurry of late activity delivering several headline-grabbing signings across the competition. Among the biggest moves, Alou Kuol (Blacktown City FC) headlines a major acquisition for the club, while Matthew Jurman (Sutherland Sharks FC) brings experience…
Read MoreSydney FC continues red-hot form with win over Raiders
Sydney FC recorded a 1-0 win over SD Raiders FC in their round 16 rescheduled fixture at Ernie Smith Reserve on Tuesday night which has lifted the Sky Blues to fifth spot on the NPL Men’s NSW ladder. The first chance of the contest went to the visitors, with Ethan Dyer found at the back…
Read MoreRound 22 Preview – NPL Men’s NSW
Round 22 of the NPL Men’s NSW competition will feature some massive matches, with the Premiership, race for finals and battle to avoid relegation all continuing to heat up. Western Sydney Wanderers FC vs Sydney Olympic FC 3:00pm, Saturday 4 July – Wanderers Football Park Western Sydney Wanderers will take on Sydney Olympic to jointly…
Read MoreRound 21 Review – NPL Men’s NSW
Let’s take a look back at all the action from Round 21 of the National Premier Leagues NSW competition. Sydney FC 1 v Sydney United 58 0 @ Ilinden Sports Centre – Full Match Report and Highlights Sydney FC have moved in sight of the Top Six after a hard-fought 1-0 win over Sydney United…
Read MoreAPIA rocked by Ilinden
Rockdale Ilinden have beaten APIA Leichhardt 2-0 with an outstanding and comprehensive football performance at Lambert Park to end Round 21 of the NPL Men’s NSW competition with a bang on Sunday night. The eventual victors began the game the better of the two sides, impressing with their intent and aggressiveness without the ball and…
Read MoreStallions too strong as Blacktown City slump deeper into relegation fight
The Marconi Stallions produced a professional display to defeat Blacktown City 2-0 at Marconi Stadium on Sunday afternoon, strengthening their premiership push while leaving City further entrenched in the relegation battle. Jack Armson opened the scoring before Damian Tsekenis moved to the top of the NPL Men’s NSW Golden Boot race with his 14th goal…
Read MoreNWS Spirit FC boost finals hopes with commanding win over Wolves
NWS Spirit FC strengthened their push for a place in the finals with a deserved 2-0 victory over the Wollongong Wolves at Christie Park on Saturday night. A first-half brace from Shoki Yoshida proved decisive as NWS Spirit inflicted a fifth consecutive defeat on the out-of-form Wolves, who remain clinging to a top-six position despite…
Read MoreArmenakas inspires Olympic as St George FC rue missed chances
A new look Sydney Olympic FC side fresh with new recruits following the opening of the mid-year transfer window claimed a crucial 2-1 away win over St George FC in a tense relegation battle at a rain-soaked Barton Park, with late drama deciding a fiercely contested clash between two sides fighting to climb off the…
Read MoreSD Raiders turn it around with strong finish against St George City
SD Raiders FC were 3-1 winners against St George City down at Ernie Smith Reserve on Saturday evening in what was an enthralling game of football in rainy conditions in Sydney’s South West. The first shot of the game came from SD Raiders FC, with Michael Lee striding forward and testing the palms of St…
Read MoreSharks surge home with stoppage-time brilliance against UNSW
Two stunning late goals sealed all three points for Sutherland Sharks FC as they defeated UNSW FC 3-1 at the Village Green. Both UNSW FC and the Sutherland Sharks tested each other’s defences early, with long balls used to try and exploit space in behind. A solid early chance for UNSW FC came via a…
Read MoreSix-goal spectacle ends all square between Wanderers and Manly United
Western Sydney Wanderers and Manly United played out a thrilling 3-3 draw at Wanderers Football Park on Saturday afternoon. Six goals, a stoppage-time equaliser and a dramatic final chance kept the crowd on the edge of their seats for the full 90 minutes, with the points ultimately shared after a chaotic and entertaining contest. The…
Read MoreSydney FC hold firm to down Sydney United 58 and climb the ladder
Sydney FC have surged into the Top Six after a monumental 1-0 victory over Waratah Cup finalists Sydney United 58 in rainy conditions at home on Friday night, marking their fourth win from their last six matches. Zac Fowler’s second-half strike proved the difference between the two sides, with the Sky Blues producing yet another…
Read MoreLate transfer flurry as NPL Men’s NSW clubs strengthen for final stretch
The National Premier Leagues Men’s NSW transfer window has delivered a flurry of activity ahead of this weekend’s fixtures, with several clubs making key additions as they look to strengthen for the final stages of the season. Sydney Olympic have been the biggest movers in the window as they attempt to steer clear of relegation…
Read MoreRound 21 Preview – NPL Men’s NSW
Round 21 of the National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s competition will throw at us some intriguing clashes all across the competition ladder with much on the line for a number of teams – this and the fact there will be new faces as the transfer window opens up until this Friday. Let’s get to this…
Read MoreRound 20 Review – NPL Men’s NSW
Let’s take a look back at all the action from Round 20 of the National Premier Leagues NSW competition. WSW 0 v Sutherland Sharks 3 @ Wanderers Football Park Sutherland Sharks have defeated Western Sydney Wanderers 3-0 to retain their spot in the top-six heading into the last third of the season. The Sharks opened…
Read MoreSydney United 58 edge 10-man SD Raiders to stay in Premiership hunt
A 10-man SD Raiders side were unable to deter Sydney United 58, who continued their Premiership push with a 1-0 win at Sydney United Sports Centre on Sunday afternoon. A straight red card to Ethan Beaven early in the first half changed the trajectory of the match, before substitute Leroy Jennings scored the game’s only…
Read MoreMarconi continues Premiership push with gutsy win over UNSW
The Marconi Stallions have continued their Premiership charge with a strong 1-0 win over ten-man UNSW at Marconi Stadium on Sunday afternoon. The only goal of the game came in the 27th minute when Oliver Puflett tried to clear a Franco Maya corner but steered the ball into his own net. Despite the game producing…
Read MoreLeaders APIA hit back to sink Blacktown City
APIA Leichhardt FC have extended their lead at the top of the NPL Men’s NSW ladder with a convincing 3-1 win over Blacktown City FC at Landen Stadium. Despite the gap on the table between first and 15th, the opening half suggested a far more even contest, with Blacktown City starting brightly and taking an…
Read MoreFive-goal classic ends in heartbreak for Wolves against Sydney FC
Sydney FC snatched all three points in dramatic fashion with Dionn Nigro’s injury-time winner sealing a thrilling 3-2 victory over the Wollongong Wolves at Macedonia Park on Sunday afternoon. Despite creating numerous chances and twice having goals ruled out for offside, the Wolves were left to rue missed opportunities as they slumped to a fourth…
Read MorePedersen volley the difference as St George City grind out 1-0 win
St George City FA edged out NWS Spirit FC 1-0 at Penshurst Park in Round 20 of the NPL Men’s NSW competition, with a superb second-half strike from Yohn Pedersen proving the difference between the two sides. The home side entered the clash in strong recent form, losing just once in their past eight matches…
Read MoreCaptain Piriz inspires Manly United past St George FC
Manly United snapped their month-long winless streak in style with a convincing 2-0 victory over St George FC at Cromer Park, securing their first win in their last five meetings against the Saints. The result was underpinned by a perfectly placed header from captain Jesse Piriz, who led from the front to guide his side…
Read MoreRockdale run riot as Olympic relegation fears deepen at Belmore
Sydney Olympic’s difficult season took another hit as Rockdale Ilinden produced a clinical display to score four unanswered goals at Belmore Sports Ground in their round 20 clash on Saturday. The traditionally feisty encounter took time to ignite, despite several strong challenges in the opening stages. However, the game swung dramatically in the space of…
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