Posts by Mark Stavroulakis
Round 18 Review – NPL Men’s NSW
Let’s take a look back at all the action from Round 18 of the National Premier Leagues NSW competition. Sydney FC 1 v NWS Spirit FC 0 @ Ilinden Sports Centre – Full Match Report and Highlights Sydney FC edged NWS Spirit 1-0 in a tight, high-intensity contest at Ilinden Sports Centre on Friday night,…
Read MoreLate drama as Ilinden punish 10-man City at Landen Stadium
Rockdale Ilinden edged Blacktown City 2–1 in a bruising Round clash at Landen Stadium, with Moudi Najjar and Brendan Cholakian finding the net either side of a Travis Major equaliser, while a late red card proved costly for the home side in a fiery contest on Sunday. Blacktown, deservedly, hit back through Travis Major after…
Read MoreJesic fires Marconi back to the top of the table
Marconi Stallions returned to the top of the National Premier Leagues Men’s NSW ladder with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over the Wollongong Wolves at Marconi Stadium on Sunday afternoon. An early first-half strike from captain Marko Jesic proved the difference as the Stallions held firm against a determined Wolves fightback to claim all three points.…
Read MoreLate Drama at Penshurst as Olympic Snatch 1-1 Draw
St George City and Sydney Olympic FC shared the points in a dramatic 1-1 draw at Penshurst Park in Round 18 of the NPL Men’s NSW competition, with both sides scoring late in a gripping finish. Yohn Pedersen looked to have secured all three points for the hosts with a brilliant late finish, before Sydney…
Read MoreSharks sink St George FC to climb into the Top 6
Sutherland Sharks have extended their winning streak to three matches, climbing into the NPL Men’s NSW top six for the first time this year after a hard-fought 2-1 derby victory over St George FC extending their winless streak to 12 matches at Barton Park on Saturday evening. A stunning Ryley Hollingdale free-kick and a late…
Read MoreGonzalez Sparks, Ortiz Finishes as APIA Down Manly United
APIA Leichhardt have surged back to the top of the NPL Men’s NSW ladder after a commanding 2-0 round 18 victory over Manly United at Lambert Park, securing back-to-back wins and continuing their strong run against the Northern Beaches outfit on a chilly Saturday evening. Oscar Gonzalez and former Manly attacker Presley Ortiz were the…
Read MoreSD Raiders FC too strong as UNSW fall at Ernie Smith Reserve
SD Raiders FC claimed a strong 2-0 victory over fellow promoted side UNSW FC at Ernie Smith Reserve on Saturday night in a high-tempo, physical contest from the opening whistle. UNSW FC had an early penalty shout for Oliver Puflett, but it was waved away, before the visitors registered the first shot of the match…
Read MoreUnited 58 too strong for Wanderers as title charge continues
Sydney United 58 returned to the winners circle with a 2-0 victory over Western Sydney Wanderers at Wanderers Football Park on Saturday afternoon. A penalty from Kyle Cimenti and a second-half strike from Carlos De Oliveira secured all three points for the visitors, while the Wanderers were unable to find a way past a resolute…
Read MoreGlasson strikes as Sky Blues hold firm in Spirit thriller
Sydney FC defeated NWS Spirit 1-0 in a tense, high-quality NPL Men’s NSW clash at Ilinden Sports Centre on Friday night, where the Sky Blues produced a resilient response to last week’s heavy defeat, holding off a relentless Spirit side in a match full of intensity, drama, and fine margins. The opening exchanges were physical…
Read MoreRound 18 Preview – NPL Men’s NSW
Following a blistering Round 17, the NPL Men’s NSW competition is set to light up another weekend with a stacked fixture list filled with goals, drama, and high-stakes football across the board. With ladder positions tightening, finals races heating up, and relegation battles intensifying, every match this weekend carries major implications. Sydney FC vs NWS…
Read MoreRound 17 Review – NPL Men’s NSW
Let’s take a look back at all the action from Round 17 of the National Premier Leagues NSW competition. Sydney FC 0 v Western Sydney Wanderers 6 @ Ilinden Sports Centre – Full Match Report and Highlights Awan Lual produced a sensational four-goal performance as Western Sydney Wanderers dismantled Sydney FC 6-0 in a dominant…
Read MoreSutherland Sharks topple Sydney United 58 in big away win
The Sutherland Sharks have claimed a massive scalp, making it two wins on the bounce after defeating former NPL Men’s NSW table toppers Sydney United 58 1-0 on Sunday afternoon at Sydney United Sports Centre. Despite the venue being regarded as a fortress, it was no match for Dutch defender Thijs Van Amerongen, who produced…
Read MoreMarconi and Rockdale share spoils in Match of the Round thriller
Marconi Stallions and Rockdale Ilinden played out a 1-1 draw in the NPL Men’s NSW Round 17 Match-of-the-Round on a cold night at The Palace on Saturday night. A first half goal on the stroke of half-time to Moudi Najjar put Rockdale Ilinden ahead, before Jack Armson equalised in the second half for Marconi to…
Read MoreOrtiz delivers stoppage-time winner as APIA edge Spirit 2-1
An icy Saturday evening at Christie Park saw NWS Spirit FC fall to a heartbreaking 2-1 defeat against a clinical APIA Leichhardt FC in an absorbing Round 17 encounter. Despite the home side producing large periods of dominant football and looking the more dangerous outfit for significant stretches, it was APIA who demonstrated the ruthless…
Read MoreCity edge derby as Tatafu strike sinks St George FC
St George City FA have taken the spoils in the St George Derby, defeating St George FC 1-0 at Barton Park on a chilly Saturday night. St George City FA started brightly, applying early pressure and forcing St George FC deep into their own half for long stretches of the opening stages. City goalkeeper Jack…
Read MoreManly United and Blacktown City share spoils in tense Cromer Park stalemate
Manly United and Blacktown City have battled to a hard-fought 0-0 draw at Cromer Park, a result which does neither side’s current league position any favours. In a tight contest defined by defensive resilience, neither side was able to break the deadlock as they both remain entrenched in a battle to avoid relegation. Manly United…
Read MoreUNSW FC hold firm to hand Wolves first defeat since February
UNSW FC brought the Wollongong Wolves’ remarkable 12-match unbeaten run to an end with a hard-fought 1-0 victory at The Village Green on Saturday afternoon. Jack Fulton’s second-half penalty proved the difference in a fiercely contested encounter as UNSW FC maintained their unbeaten record on home soil. UNSW FC entered the match in strong form,…
Read MoreWanderers hit six in Sydney FC demolition
Western Sydney Wanderers produced a ruthless attacking display to dismantle their bitter rivals Sydney FC 6-0 at Ilinden Sports Centre, with Awan Lual delivering a stunning four-goal masterclass in a one-sided NPL Men’s NSW clash on Friday night. NPL Men’s NSW’s young guns went head-to-head at Ilinden Sports Centre as Sydney FC faced Western Sydney…
Read MoreRound 17 Preview – NPL Men’s NSW
There are massive games all across the National Premier Leagues Men’s NSW competition in round 17, from derbies to finals and relegation battle classics. Sydney FC v Western Sydney Wanderers 7:30pm, Friday 29 May – Rockdale Ilinden Sports Centre The action kicks off on Friday night with none other than a Sydney Derby at Ilinden…
Read MoreRound 16 Review – NPL Men’s NSW
Let’s take a look back at all the action from Round 16 of the National Premier Leagues NSW competition. Sutherland Sharks 1 v NWS Spirit FC 0 @ Seymour Shaw – Full Match Report and Highlights The Sutherland Sharks claimed a hard-fought 1-0 victory over NWS Spirit FC at Seymour Shaw Park in testing, rain-affected…
Read MoreStallions denied late as APIA fight back in derby classic
APIA Leichhardt and Marconi Stallions have once again delivered a Derby d’Italia classic, sharing the spoils in a gripping 1-1 draw at Lambert Park that had drama, tension and moments of real quality from start to finish. In a contest where neither side was willing to blink, it took a stunning late equaliser to split…
Read MoreSt George FC continue to slide as Wolves howl in Sunday celebrations
The Wollongong Wolves continued their red-hot form with a commanding 2-0 win over St George FC on Sunday afternoon at Macedonia Park, extending their unbeaten run to 12 matches and continuing the misery for St George who suffered their tenth straight defeat. Strikes from Alex Masciovecchio and Sebastian Hernandez secured the victory for the Wolves…
Read MoreOno and Kimura Strike as Manly United Edge St George City in Thriller
Manly United FC claimed a tight 2-1 victory over St George City in Round 16 of NPL Men’s NSW at Penshurst Park, with both sides battling in a closely contested encounter that remained in the balance until stoppage time. Goals from Kakeru Ono and substitute Ayumu Kimura secured the win for the visitors, while St…
Read MoreShoueiki Stunner Seals Hard-Fought Win for Sharks Over Spirit
In wet and difficult conditions at Seymour Shaw Park, the Sutherland Sharks edged NWS Spirit FC 1-0, with Richard Shoueiki’s stunning second-half strike the difference in a tightly contested encounter. It was a quality 30-yard effort into the bottom corner across the rain-soaked pitch for the only goal of an entertaining and tough fixture. It…
Read MoreRound 16 Preview – NPL Men’s NSW
With the 2026 NPL Men’s NSW campaign now at its halfway point, the first round of repeating fixtures promises to bring on plenty of drama, excitement and attractive football. UNSW FC vs Sydney United 58 FC 2:15, Saturday 23 May – The Village Green To open Round 16, UNSW FC will take on Sydney…
Read MoreRound 15 Review – NPL Men’s NSW
Let’s take a look back at all the action from Round 15 of the National Premier Leagues NSW competition. Sydney FC 2 v Sydney Olympic 0 @ Ilinden Sports Centre – Full Match Report and Highlights Sydney FC defeated Sydney Olympic 2–0 at Ilinden Sports Centre, with two moments of individual brilliance proving decisive in…
Read MoreSt George City stun leaders APIA in Penshurst Park upset
St George City FA produced a disciplined and determined performance to defeat league leaders APIA Leichhardt 2-1 at Penshurst Park in Round 15 of the NPL NSW Men’s competition, backing up last week’s win over Sutherland Sharks with another statement result. Goals from Yohn Pederson and Hiroto Dohmoto in the first half proved decisive, with…
Read MoreClinical Sydney United 58 pile more misery on struggling St George FC
Sydney United 58 FC responded in emphatic fashion to last week’s setback, producing a dominant display to secure a 3-1 win over a struggling St George FC side on Saturday night at Barton Park. Despite a spirited second-half response from the hosts, United 58’s early control and clinical finishing proved decisive in a commanding performance.…
Read MoreStallions sting Spirit
Marconi Stallions delivered a composed and clinical performance to defeat NWS Spirit 3-0 at Christie Park on Saturday evening, strengthening their push towards the top of the table. Jack Armson set the tone early, opening the scoring inside the opening stages with a smart finish after creating space on the edge of the box and…
Read MoreWollongong grind out Manly win to maintain red-hot streak
Wollongong Wolves extended their unbeaten run to 11 matches with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Manly United at Cromer Park, with Kazuya Yamamura’s first-half strike proving decisive in a tight, physical contest. The decisive moment arrived in the 18th minute when Yamamura reacted quickest to a loose ball inside the box, finishing clinically into the…
Read MoreLate penalty chaos sees Raiders and Sharks settle for a point
SD Raiders FC and Sutherland Sharks played out a four-goal thriller in a frantic 2-2 draw at Ernie Smith Reserve, with penalties, lead changes and late drama defining a chaotic contest. The home side struck first in the 3rd minute through Martin Fernandez, finishing emphatically to give the Raiders an early advantage, but Sutherland responded…
Read MoreWoods and Fulton deliver as UNSW FC overcome Rockdale challenge
UNSW FC have claimed their fourth win of their inaugural NPL Men’s NSW season with a determined 2–0 victory over Rockdale Ilinden FC at The Village Green, in a match where resilience and second-half efficiency proved decisive. Rockdale Ilinden FC dominated much of the first half, controlling possession and dictating tempo through sustained spells in…
Read MoreWanderers and Blacktown City trade blows in end-to-end 3–3 stalemate
The Western Sydney Wanderers and Blacktown City played out a frantic 3–3 draw in Round 15 of the National Premier Leagues Men’s NSW competition, in a match defined by momentum swings, attacking intent and late drama. The Wanderers saw a two-goal lead wiped out before fighting back themselves, with both sides ultimately forced to settle…
Read MoreSydney FC stunners sink Olympic in 2–0 result at Ilinden
Sydney FC defeated Sydney Olympic 2–0 at Ilinden Sports Centre on Friday evening to kick start round 15 with two moments of individual brilliance proving the difference in an otherwise competitive contest. A much-changed Sydney Olympic side travelled to Ilinden Sports Centre to take on Sydney FC and turned in a strong performance but were…
Read MoreRound 15 Preview – NPL Men’s NSW
There is a new league leader in the National Premier Leagues Men’s NSW competition as we reach Round 15 and the halfway point of the season. Much is on the line already for many teams, whether in the battle for the Premiership, finals football, or to avoid relegation and the relegation play-off. Sydney FC v…
Read MoreRound 14 Review – NPL Men’s NSW
Let’s take a look back at all the action from Round 14 of the National Premier Leagues NSW competition. Manly United 2 v UNSW FC 0 @ Cromer Park – Full Match Report and Highlights Manly United secured a vital 2-0 win over UNSW FC at Cromer Park, taking their chances clinically through first-half striker…
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