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Premiership winning Wolves bounce Stallions

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Premiership winners Wollongong Wolves gave their fans the victory lap they craved with a 1-0 win against Marconi Stallions at WIN Stadium on Sunday.

A late Thomas James penalty ensured the victory for the hosts rifling his effort into the bottom left-hand corner – and with that came the Golden Boot to the Englishman for 2019.

Marconi put up a tough fight but they were unable to secure the point required to secure a home final, instead finishing the season in fifth.

The result capped off an incredible regular season campaign for the Wolves who led the competition from start to finish.

It was the away side who showed the initiative in the early stages with James Andrew delivering several testing balls for the Wolves defence from the right-hand side.

However, in the 10th minute, the Wolves created one of their best chances of the half.

A quick throw-in from Brendan Low on the left-hand side found the feet of Lachlan Scott who deftly slipped a ball into the path of Jordan Nikolovski setting him through one-on-one.

Unfortunately for the Premiership Winners, Nikolovski’s touch was too heavy seeing the ball go out for a goal kick.

Ten minutes into the second period, league-leading scorer Thomas James almost had his 22nd goal of the campaign.

A corner floated in from the left-hand side dropped to James on the right-hand edge of the box.

He volleyed towards goal, however, a fantastic reaction save from Marconi custodian Nenad Vekic prevented the Englishman from claiming a goal.

In the 79th minute, Wollongong’s Harry Callahan was bundled over in the box presenting James with an opportunity to convert from the spot.

James stepped up and leathered a strike into the left-hand side of the net to give the hosts the lead.

Marconi thought they had found a late party spoiler when a ball in from the right-hand side found James Andrew who was denied from close range thanks to a heroic save from Luke Kairies in the Wolves’ goal.

Wollongong were able to hold on to secure a win on the final day of the season.

Wolves coach Luke Wilkshire praised his side’s performances this year and maintained that his side weren’t finished yet.

“For me, they have been the best side all year.

“We’re not satisfied yet we’ve still got to beat Sydney FC on Wednesday and then a win in the semi-final before the grand final.”

Meanwhile, Marconi captain Marko Jesic was disappointed with the result of the match and spoke about his side’s desire to maintain the way they have played this year heading into the finals.

“We were a bit hard done by with the penalty.

“We had enough chances to even win the game.

“We are not going to change anything… nothing changes like any other game.

“We go in with the same mentality.”

Match Stats

Wollongong Wolves 1 (James 81’)

Marconi Stallions 0

Sunday 11th August 2019

Win Stadium, Wollongong

Referee: T. Danaskos

Assistant Referees: M. McOrist and N. Wotton

Fourth Official: N. Ryan

Wollongong Wolves: 2. Taylor McDonald, 3. Darcy Madden, 4. Nikola Djordjevic, 6. Benjamin Tosi (20. Brandon Stojcevski 84’), 9. Thomas James, 10. Brendan Griffin, 12. Luke Kairies (GK), 14. Harry Callahan, 23. Jordan Nikolovski (11. Takeru Okada 64’), 24. Lachlan Scott (8. Bul Juach 72’), 25. Brendan Low

Substitutes Not Used: 1. Justin Pasfield, 13. Stefan Dimoski

Yellow Cards:

Red Cards:

Marconi Stallions: 1. Nenad Vekic (GK), 2. Nathan Millgate, 3. Giorgio Speranza, 7. Sean O’connell (9. Anthony Frangie 72’), 8. Connor Evans, 10. Marko Jesic, 12. James Andrew, 14. Peter Pelekanos (31. Christian Nascimben 91’), 16. Liam Youlley (30. Paolo Laxamana 58’), 19. Zach Cairncross, 23. Brandon Vella

Substitutes: Not Used: 17. Kristian Sekutkoski, 15. Lachlan Sepping

Yellow Cards: Youlley 34’, Pelekanos 41’, O’Connell 43’, Vekic 79’

Red Cards:

Player Ratings have now been hidden due to the second half of the season commencing.

By National Premier Leagues NSW Reporter Timothy Gibson 

 

Round of 16 FFA Cup Match Details Announced

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The details of the FFA Cup 2019 Round of 16 fixtures have been confirmed today with the first match broadcast Live and Exclusive on FOX SPORTS being the local derby between the Edgeworth Eagles and Newcastle Jets at Jack McLaughlan Oval on Wednesday 21 August.

The three other matches on the night will see the Marconi Stallions hosting Melbourne City FC at Marconi Stadium, Olympic FC up against Adelaide United at Perry Park and the Moreland Zebras taking on the Magpies Crusaders FC at CB Smith Reserve.

The second match night of the FFA Cup Round of 16 on Wednesday 28 August will feature another derby when Sydney United 58 welcome the Western Sydney Wanderers FC to Campbelltown Stadium as the FOX SPORTS live broadcast match.

The other fixtures on the night include Brisbane Strikers meeting Manly United FC at Perry Park, Adelaide Olympic FC facing Hume City FC at the VALO Football Centre and Brisbane Roar FC tackling the Central Coast Mariners at Dolphin Stadium

All matches will also be streamed on www.foxsports.com.au, Kayo Sports (www.kayosports.com.au) and the MyFootball Live App, Live Fast and Data Free for Telstra mobile customers.

You can also follow all the action on twitter using the hashtags #FFACup #MagicOfTheCup

Ticketing information for each of the FFA Cup 2019 Round of 16 matches will be released in due course by each home club. Please visit www.theffacup.com.au for further details.

 

FFA Cup 2019 Round of 16 – Fixture Schedule

 

Date Home Team Away Team Venue Kick-off Time
(Local)		 Kick-off Time
(AEST)
Wednesday 21 August 2019* Edgeworth FC (NNSW) v Newcastle Jets Jack McLaughlan Oval, Edgeworth, NSW 7:30pm 7:30pm
Wednesday 21 August 2019 Marconi Stallions FC (NSW) v Melbourne City FC Marconi Stadium, Bossley Park, NSW 7:30pm 7:30pm
Wednesday 21 August 2019 Olympic FC (QLD) v Adelaide United Perry Park, Bowen Hills, QLD 7:30pm 7:30pm
Wednesday 21 August 2019 Moreland Zebras FC (VIC) v Magpies Crusaders FC (QLD) CB Smith Reserve, Fawkner, VIC 7:30pm 7:30pm
Date Home Team Away Team Venue Kick-off Time
(Local)		 Kick-off Time
(AEST)
Wednesday 28 August 2019* Sydney United 58 FC (NSW) v Western Sydney Wanderers FC Campbelltown Sports Stadium, Leumeah, NSW 7:30pm 7:30pm
Wednesday 28 August 2019 Brisbane Strikers (QLD) v Manly United FC (NSW) Perry Park, Bowen Hills, QLD 7:30pm 7:30pm
Wednesday 28 August 2019 Adelaide Olympic FC (SA) v Hume City FC (VIC) VALO Football Centre, Angle Park, SA 7:00pm 7:30pm
Wednesday 28 August 2019 Brisbane Roar FC v Central Coast Mariners Dolphin Stadium, Redcliffe, QLD 7:30pm 7:30pm
Note: Details are subject to change

* Broadcast LIVE & EXCLUSIVE on FOX SPORTS

Jesic relishing Melbourne City encounter

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The Marconi Stallions are ready to fight for a spot in the FFA Cup Quarter Finals after drawing a glamour fixture with A-League heavyweights Melbourne City in the competition’s Round of 16.

Peter Tsekenis’ outfit have built up some considerable league form in recent weeks and have already tasted silverware in this season’s TAFE Waratah Cup.

They were the sole NPL NSW outfit to enjoy an inter-state away trip in the FFA Cup Round of 32, where they comfortably accounted for South Hobart FC 3-0 at Blundstone Arena.

The Stallions have now drawn a tasty fixture at home to Melbourne City, where they will assume the role of the underdogs in pursuit of a Quarter Final berth.

Their inspirational skipper Marko Jesic is relishing the challenge of locking horns with the club who finished 5th in the A-League last campaign.

“It’s a big game that we’re really looking forward to,” the striker said.

“Having one of the biggest A-League clubs come to Marconi and play against us doesn’t happen every day.

“We’re always confident going into a game.

“The magic of the cup means you never know what is going to happen.

“There’s been a few upsets already in the first round so hopefully we can repeat that in the second.”

The likes of stars such as keeper Dean Bouzanis, Western Sydney born and bred Scott Jamieson, Rostyn Griffiths and Socceroos striker Jamie McLaren are all expected to line-up against the Stallions who won’t be holding back in hoping to create a ‘Cup-set’.

By National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s Reporter Chris Curulli (Twitter handle @ChrisCurulli)

 

 

 

Stallions produce their third junior International in 2019

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Hot on the heels of the selection of Lachlan Sepping (Australian Joey’s U17) and Daniel Helweh Australian Joey’s U15) comes the news that Marconi Stallions FC Goalkeeper Chloe Carmichael has been chosen in the Junior Matilda’s Under 16 squad.

The recently turned 16-year-old is in her first season with the Stallions having made the switch from the NSW Institute where she played for three years.

Chloe’s goalkeeping skills were further tuned with two seasons at Blacktown Spartans.

A student in Year 10 at William Clarke College at Kellyville, Chloe is also in the West Sydney Wanderers W League train on squad.

This is Chloe’s second camp with the Junior Matilda’s. Earlier this year she travelled to Laos and played four matches for Australia. (won all four).

The Junior Matilda’s will be the first Australian National Football Team to visit the Pacific since the Socceroos in 2005.

Chloe left yesterday and will visit Tonga, Vanuatu, and the Solomon Islands. The Junior Matilda’s will play matches against the Under women’s National Team in each of the three countries.

Chloe Carmichael is one of six NSW players in the squad.

The tour of the Pacific is preparation for the 2019 AFC U16 Women’s Championship to be held in Thailand in September.

-Marconi Stallions Press Release

Pat Marando appointed Marconi Stallions Technical Director

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Former Sydney United 58FC SAP Coach Pat Marando has made the short drive down Cowpasture Road to become the new Technical Director at Marconi Stallions FC.

Pat Marando replaces Nahuel Arrarte who left the Stallions earlier this season to take up a role as Assistant Coach to Alen Stajic at Central Coast Mariners A-League team.

Pat Marando’s reputation as a Coach and Educator is unsurpassed.

He has just recently been appointed as Australian Schoolboys Coach for the 21-day tour of the UK in January 2020. This will be his fourth tour with Australian Schools since 2013 and is part of a relationship he has had with High Schools at the elite State and National level since 2004.

He has become a Life Member of Combined High Schools.

Currently, he is teaching at Liverpool Boys High after twenty years at Randwick Boys. At Liverpool Boys he is co ordinating a football talented program for refugees.

Marando brings much experience to his new role at one of his former clubs where he played and coached.  He played as a youngster from 1987 to 94.

He coached the Stallions U20’s in 2012 -2013. He coached the Youth (14-18 years) 2000-2006.

His other coaching experience includes Sydney Olympic 2006-2010 (Under 20 and First Grade).

More recently, he has spent four years at Sydney United 2014 -2019 coaching in the SAP Program.

“I want to make Marconi the place to be again, when it was tough trying to break in to the first-grade team with so many good players.”

He has firm ideas on what he wants to achieve.” I want the club to promote and produce our own.” “I want to see young players pushing up into first grade.”

‘I want us to play attractive football and foster a good environment for all players.”

He added.

“Players should be developed in an environment which encourages them to develop their natural abilities without fear of failure. The player should be the central figure and his all-round holistic development should be reflected in the coaching education of the club.”

-Marconi Stallions Press Release