Let’s check out the mini reviews from Round 30 of the National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s competition.

Sydney Olympic 3 v Sydney United 58 3 at Belmore Sports Ground – Full Match Report and Highlights

Sydney Olympic secured a point with a dramatic comeback to end their and Sydney United’s disappointing 2023 campaigns with an exhilarating 3-3 draw at Belmore Sports Ground.

Sydney United opened the scoring with Chris Payne penalty, before the lively Oliver Puflett equalised with a fantastic solo effort and finish.

But United went ahead off a stunning strike from Payne just before halftime and increased their lead with a ruthless finish from Kaneko in the 64th minute.

However, Sydney Olympic scored a minute later through an exceptional Michael Vakis volley and secured a point with a dramatic equaliser four minutes into extra time in a fantastic footballing match to conclude the campaign.

Sydney FC 3 v Sutherland Sharks 2 at Valentine Sports Park 2 – Full Match Report and Highlights

Sydney FC has ended their National Premier League NSW Men’s season on a high, clinging on to sixth position on the ladder, defeating the under-performing Sutherland Sharks 3-2 at Valentine Sports Park on Sunday afternoon.

The Sky Blues had Joseph Lacey, Lachlan Middleton and Oscar Fryer to thank for three successive goals before Sharks substitute Jordan Roberts and Japanese import Takahide Umebachi made the score-line a little more respectable with late strikes.

Rockdale Ilinden 1 v Blacktown City 2 at Ilinden Sports Centre – Full Match Report and Highlights

Blacktown City finished of the 2023 National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s in style thanks to a hard fought 2-1 victory over Premiership runners-up Rockdale Ilinden at the Ilinden Sports Centre on Sunday.

The hosts took the lead through youngster Ben Wass before Caleb Jackson-Brown equalised and it was City substitute Carlos De Oliveira who netted the winner for Mark Crittenden’s troops.

APIA Leichhardt FC 2 v St George City 1 at Lambert Park – Full Match Report and Highlights

APIA Leichhardt were crowned 2023 Premiers of the National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s competition with a 2-1 win over St George City in front of a healthy crowd at their spiritual home, Lambert Park on Sunday.

It was actually APIA Leichhardt back in 1987, under the guidance of the legendary Rale Rasic, that were crowned Premiers in the old National Soccer League’s only ever first-past-the-post title.

Thirty-six years later, the modern APIA Leichhardt, under the guidance of rookie coach Franco Parisi, have equalled the feat of the legendary 1987 team and it occurred too at the same venue – Lambert Park in Leichhardt where the sign still proudly reads The Home of Football in Australia and in front of a bumper crowd for the occasion.

St George stunned the hosts with a well taken goal via Franco Maya in the 22^nd minute before Josh Symons restored parity four minutes later.

The match turned on its head for the visitors as Dominic Cox was given his marching orders for a second bookable offence in the 31^st which left open the door for Sean Symons to pounce late in the first half with a neat finish to secure the title for the proud Inner West club.

Marconi 5 v Central Coast Mariners 4 at Marconi Stadium – Full Match Report and Highlights

It was an entertaining end to the season at Marconi Stadium as the Marconi Stallions secured a 5-4 victory over the Central Coast Mariners on Sunday afternoon.

The nine goals gave fans plenty to be excited about on the day as the National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s 2023 season came to a close after 30 rounds.

An early goal from Martin Fernandez set the scene at Marconi Stadium, but an equaliser from Aydan Hammond moments later brought the hosts back to reality.

The Stallions kicked into gear, with goals to Jordan Swibel, Fernandez again, and an own goal from Andre Parkes, which saw the hosts with a 4-1 lead at the half-time break.

The Mariners managed to get three in the second half through George Daniel, Maksim Kasalovic and Hammond again, with Marconi’s Justin Vidic getting one more for the hosts in the second stanza.

Mt Druitt Town Rangers 0 v Wollongong Wolves 5 at Popondetta Park – Full Match Report and Highlights

Wollongong Wolves put a young Mount Druitt Town Rangers to the sword, getting up 5-0 at Albert Butler Memorial Park in the final round of NPL NSW Men’s football played at Albert Butler Memorial Park on a sunny Sunday afternoon.

Christopher McStay notched a brace while Takumi Ofuka, Sebastian Hernandez and Banri Kanaizumi all got in on the act in what was a great day for the South Coast club.

Bulls FC Academy 0 v Manly United 2 at Sydney United Sports Centre – Full Match Report and Highlights

Manly United veteran Matt Sim ended his career on a high, scoring a screamer as his side walked away from Sydney United Sports Centre with a 2-0 win over Bulls FC Academy on Sunday afternoon.

The first half remained scoreless but things changed in the second when substitute Marcus Lal and club legend Matt Sim scored a screamer to secure the points for Manly United.

Western Sydney Wanderers 3 v NWS Spirit FC 3 at Wanderers Football Park – Full Match Report and Highlights

Western Sydney Wanderers and NWS Spirit FC played out an entertaining and thrilling 3-3 draw in round 30 of the National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s competition at Wanderers Football Park on Sunday afternoon.

Wanderers looked set for the three points after Alexander Badolato and Thomas Lopez put them into a 2-0 lead at the break. Lopez added a third in the 56th minute before they were pegged back and forced to share the points.

NWS Spirit FC signed off their 2023 season with another comeback to snatch a point. Marcus Younis got the comeback started in the 55th minute before substitute Paul Katsetis made it 3-2 soon after. Anthony Younis completed the turnaround with his header in the 74th minute.

Let’s check out the mini reviews from Round 29 of the National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s competition.

Sydney FC 2 v Rockdale Ilinden 2 at Valentine Sports Park – Full Match Report and Highlights

Rockdale Ilinden’s final push for a the 2023 NPL NSW Men’s Premiership came to a dramatic halt on Friday evening after Paul Dee’s men were left heartbroken at Valentine Sports Park following a 92nd minute equaliser as the match ended 2-2 ultimately handing the title to APIA Leichhardt FC,

Bailey Callaghan was Illinden’s slayer as the substitute scored the decisive equaliser deep into stoppage time following his side’s impressive start to the match where Jaiden Kucharski got Sydney FC off to the best start with the game’s opener in the 16th minute.

As Ilinden have been throughout the course of the season, their resilience kicked in as Jaden Casella scored his side’s equaliser in the 31st minute before Golden Boot frontrunner Alec Uroesvski netted his 27th of the season.

The Rockdale’s skipper and his team’s hopes of at least pushing the Premiership to APIA for at least another day however fell dramatically short as the match ended 2-2 a-piece consolidating Dee’s men to fight for second on the ladder.

NWS Spirit FC 2 v APIA Leichhardt 1 at Christie Park – Full Match Report and Highlights

APIA Leichhardt FC’s Premiership celebrations were put on ice for one more week as NWS Spirit FC, the comeback kings of the NPL NSW Men’s competition, stunned Franco Parisi’s troops with a 2-1 victory at their spiritual home Christie Park on Saturday evening.

Following kick-off, APIA knew that mathematically they still needed to register a point even though they had a far superior goal difference to Rockdale Ilinden who all but saw their Premiership dreams shattered on Friday evening following a 2-2 draw with Sydney FC.

Things got off to the best start possible as Jason Romero opened the scoring in ten minutes before Matt Cahill equalized just before the break. With scores locked, former APIA player Peter Kekeris stunned his former employers with a well taken goal that completed yet another thrilling comeback for David Perkovic’s men.

Sutherland Sharks 0 v Bulls FC Academy 1 at Seymour Shaw – Full Match Report and Highlights

It may have been a tough year for the Bulls FC Academy but they ended round 29 in style following a 1-0 victory over the Sutherland Sharks at Seymour Shaw.

Bulls FC Academy substitute Ariath Piol was the hero for Zeljko Kalac’s side scoring late in the second half that gave his side only their third victory of 2023.

Marconi 0 v Sydney Olympic 1 at Marconi Stadium – Full Match Report and Highlights

Sydney Olympic FC managed a 1-0 victory over the Marconi Stallions at Marconi Stadium on Saturday night in the penultimate round of the National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s competition.

A lone goal to Oliver Puflett was all it took for the boys from Belmore to secure the victory, as Marconi were unable to answer the 28th minute goal.

Western Sydney Wanderers 2 v Mt Druitt Town Rangers 1 at Wanderers Football Park – Full Match Report and Highlights

On the back off Marcus Younis’ injury time winner, the Western Sydney Wanderers have ensured National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s football for 2024 after taking down Mt Druitt Town Rangers 2-1 at Wanderers Football Park on Sunday afternoon.

Zac Sapsford got the hosts off the mark with a well taken penalty in the first before Jackson Bandiera equalised midway through the second half giving hope to the Rangers.

That was dashed however as Younis dazzled his way through in the final minute of the match to record a memorable victory for the Wanderers who will once again be part of the NPL NSW Men’s competition in 2024.

The Rangers will now take part in a two legged relegation playoff against St George FC or Bonnyrigg White Eagles with the eventual team to be announced at the end of next weekend.

Central Coast Mariners 0 v Manly United 1 at Pluim Park – Full Match Report and Highlights

Manly United have defeated the Central Coast Mariners 1-0 in a tight contest at Pluim Park on Sunday afternoon.

The only goal of the match came in the 69th minute thanks to Alen Aganovic who all but assured the points went Manly United’s way.

Sydney United 58 FC 0 v St George City 2 at Sydney United Sports Centre – Full Match Report and Highlights

St George City extended their unbeaten run in the National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s to five games on Sunday defeating Sydney United 58 2-0 at Sydney United Sports Centre.

Franco Maya put the side in front just before halftime before Kosta Petratos added a second from the spot midway through the second half.

Blacktown City 1 v Wollongong Wolves 1 at Landen Stadium – Full Match Report and Highlights

Blacktown City and Wollongong Wolves shared the spoils as the two battled for a 1-1 in Round 29 of the National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s competition at Landen Stadium.

In a classic game of two halves, it was fitting that both teams took home a point after Wollongong dominated the first half and Blacktown City the second.

Both goals arrived in the second stanza of play when Takumi Ofuka scored early for Wollongong before Carlos De Oliveira struck late for Blacktown City.

Let’s check out the mini reviews from Round 28 of the National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s competition.

Manly United 2 v Western Sydney Wanderers 2 at Cromer Park – Full Match Report and Highlights

Honours were even in Round 28 of the National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s competition as Manly United played out an entertaining 2-2 draw against the Western Sydney Wanderers on Saturday.

The hosts produced a stirring comeback on an afternoon where the Northern Beaches side bid farewell to a pair of its stars in Matthew Sim and Bruno Mendes. Sim made it 2-1 with a curling free kick in the 40th minute before Mendes poked home to equalise.

Western Sydney Wanderers felt like this was two points dropped after having a 2-0 lead. Nicholas Milanovic opened the scoring before Oscar Priestman doubled their delight in the 28th minute before they were pegged back.

Bulls FC Academy 0 v Blacktown City 2 at Sydney United Sports Centre – Full Match Report and Highlights

Blacktown City has extended its unbeaten streak to ten games after taking down a youthful Bulls FC Academy side 2-0 on Saturday afternoon at Sydney United Sports Centre.

Goals in each half, one from Ruben Awaratife and the other from Lachlan Campbell all but assured Mark Crittenden’s men would celebrate their 16^th victory of the 2023 season.

Mt Druitt Town Rangers 1 v Marconi 2 at Popondetta Park – Full Match Report and Highlights

Mt Druitt Town Rangers were dealt a blow in their race to stay in NSW’s top flight competition following a 2-1 loss to the Marconi Stallions at Popondetta Park on Sunday.

Rangers were unable to build on the draw which they earned midweek against the Sutherland Sharks as they now sit four points adrift of fourteenth placed Western Sydney Wanderers and as it stands will face the runners up in the League One Men’s competition across a two-game series in order of staying in the National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s competition.

The Stallions were comfortable in their work against a bogey opponent. Christopher Hatfield fired home the opener in the 15th minute before an own goal made it 2-0 just before half-time. The only blight on the performance was a red card to Hatfield in the 72nd minute.

The hosts had their chances in the game with an in-form Anthony Frangie getting a late consolation to make it 2-1.

Rockdale Ilinden 2 v NWS Spirit FC 0 at Ilinden Sports Centre – Full Match Report and Highlights

Alec Urosevski continues to smash records as the all-time Rockdale Ilinden goalscorer bagged a brace in his side’s 2-0 victory over the NWS Spirit FC as the club continues its push for an elusive Premiership putting pressure on table toppers APIA Leichhardt.

Urosevski scored twice in the first-half to take his tally to 26 goals for the season to secure maximum points for his side.

Sydney United 58 2 v Central Coast Mariners 1 at Sydney United Sports Centre – Full Match Report and Highlights

A late strike from 19-year-old Alessandro Lacalandra has given Sydney United 58 a much-needed 2-1 win over the Central Coast Mariners on Sunday afternoon at Sydney United Sports Centre.

With many of the mainstays out for the Mariners, United 58 set the tone from the early stages and took control of the game from the first kick.

Leroy Jennings popped up to score the hosts opener and United 58 keeper Luke Cukar produced a quality save from the spot to deny Jordan Segreto early in the second-half to keep the hosts in front.

Segreto made amends for his spot-kick miss scoring soon after but it was Lacalandra who stole the headlines after coming on late as a substitute to net the winner.

APIA 3 v Sydney FC 0 at Lambert Park – Full Match Report and Highlights

APIA Leichhardt have secured a clinical 3-0 win over Sydney FC to boost their Premiership chances, remaining four points ahead with just two matches remaining.

APIA opened the scoring in the 32nd minute thanks to a clever Rory Jordan finish after a perfectly-weighted through ball from Jack Armson, before doubling his and APIA’s tallies with a stinging volley that rebounded in off the post in the second half.

Jason Romero made sure of the three points by converting a close-range freekick into the bottom left-corner, which was a double-blow for Sydney’s hopes of a comeback due to the red card to goalkeeper Gus Hoefsloot due to the handball just outside the box which resulted in the set-piece.

Sydney FC did have chances, but APIA remained calm and collected and put in a comprehensive performance in what was their third match in eight days.

St George City 3 v Sutherland Sharks 1 at Penshurst Park – Full Match Report and Highlights

St George City prevailed 3-1 in a second-half goal-glut against Sutherland Sharks at Penshurst Park on Sunday night.

Presley Ortiz bagged an early brace in the second period before Daniel Alessi added a third.

Sutherland pulled a goal back through Jonty Busch late on, but it proved too little too late.

Wollongong Wolves 2 v Sydney Olympic 2 at WIN Stadium – Full Match Report and Highlights

The Wollongong Wolves threw away a two-goal lead and settled for a point following a 2-2 draw against Sydney Olympic at WIN Stadium on Sunday.

Jake Trew sent Wollongong into the break with the lead before he added his second on the hour mark.

Substitute Oliver Puflett changed the game for Olympic scoring a crucial brace to snatch his team a point.

Let’s check out the mini reviews from Round 26 of the National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s competition.

Sydney FC 1 v NWS Spirit FC 0 at Valentine Sports Park – Full Match Report and Highlights

Sydney FC left it late but secured a hard fought 1-0 victory over the NWS Spirit FC thanks to a 91st minute strike by Mitchell Glasson at Valentine Sports Park in the only Round 26 National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s clash on Friday night.

The young Sky Blues further added to the NWS Spirit FC’s woes as David Perkovic’s men last secured three points in Round 22.

Sydney Olympic 5 v Central Coast Mariners 1 at Belmore Sports Ground – Full Match Report and Highlights

A rampant Sydney Olympic side secured an emphatic 5-1 victory over Central Coast Mariners in round 26 National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s action at Belmore Sports Ground.

The game was done and dusted in the first-half as goals from Roy O’Donovan, Jacob Cresnar, Fabio Ferreira and Adam Parkhouse gave the Blues a 4-0 lead into the break.

The Mariners responded with a goal of their own in the 76^th minute via Aidan Milicevic but it proved to be a consolation as Nick Fitzgerald completed the onslaught with a goal in the 87^th minute to gift Olympic a resounding 5-1 victory.

Bulls FC Academy 0 v Western Sydney Wanderers 5 at Sydney United Sports Centre – Full Match Report and Highlights

Western Sydney Wanderers put on an absolute clinic demolishing National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s cellar dwellers Bulls FC Academy 5-0 at the Sydney United Sports Centre to move one point clear of the relegation battle zone against the Mt Druitt Town Rangers on Saturday.

The Wanderers were simply too clinical against a brave Bulls outfit who were unable to contain what was a high and fast press of the Red and Black squad that were fuelled on nothing less than a victory to help them with their relegation dogfight against the Rangers.

Alex Badolato got the Wanderers off to a great start with a neat goal thanks to some superb lead-up play by Marcus Younis in the 8^th minute.

Zac Sapsford then got in on the act in the 39^th minute with a nice header before scoring a scorching goal in the 49^th minute and his second of the match to give the Wanderers a 3-0 lead.

Jed Drew had a chance to bring the Bulls back into the match but had his spot-kick saved by Jack Gibson in the 57^th minute.

The Wanderers then went on to complete the drubbing as Aidan Simmons and substitute Adam Bugarija gifted the visitors the three precious points.

The victory for the Wanderers has put them a point in front of 15th placed Mt Druitt Town Rangers with this years rules stating the team finishing in second last position will play a two-legged playoff against the team finishing second in the League One Men’s competition.

APIA Leichhardt 1 v Blacktown City 2 at Lambert Park – Full Match Report and Highlights

Blacktown City have defeated league leaders APIA Leichhardt 2-1 to extend their winning streak to eight matches with a strong performance at Lambert Park.

Blacktown dominated the opening stages of the match, but APIA opened the scoring in the 22nd minute, with Jack Stewart converting a penalty after great work from Adrian Ucchino on multiple occasions to win the ball.

APIA created a multitude of chances to go ahead after, but couldn’t convert, and Blacktown were back in the second half, scoring firstly off a pinpoint set piece and then a fantastic Mario Shabow cross.

Blacktown managed the game well in the closing stages, but APIA hit the woodwork on two occasions as they searched for the elusive leveller.

St George City 6 v Mt Druitt Town Rangers 0 at Penshurst Park – Full Match Report and Highlights

Six unanswered goals and six different scorers saw St George City destroy Mt Druitt Town Rangers who have now slipped into relegation trouble following their heavy 6-0 defeat at Penshurst Park on Saturday evening.

Three goals in each half with Presley Ortiz, Paolo Mitry and Mo Khamis scoring in the opening stanza before Nathan Roberts, Pedro Ferrari and Andrew Vlahamadis all but assured City’s romp over the Rangers in their round 26 encounter.

Manly United 1 v Sutherland Sharks 0 at Cromer Park – Full Match Report and Highlights

Manly United snatched a 1-0 victory over Sutherland Sharks on Saturday night at Cromer Park to continue their strong late-season form.

After monumental wins against Mount Druitt Town Rangers and APIA Leichhardt in successive weeks, the Northern Beaches outfit made it three in a row in round 26.

Manly United defender James Oates scored the decisive goal in the 59th minute in a meaningful return to action for the captain.

Rockdale Ilinden 1 v Marconi 0 at Ilinden Sports Centre – Full Match Report and Highlights

Rockdale Ilinden maintained its 2023 Premiership hopes albeit playing the majority of the match with ten men as they all but ended the Marconi Stallions’ run at the title with a heroic 1-0 victory in a tense affair at the Ilinden Sports Centre on Sunday.

Iain Ramsay scored the only goal of the match early in the first half before pandemonium set in as Ilinden keeper David Bradasevic was given his marching orders prior to the half-time whistle blowing.

It was all hands on deck for the hosts from there on as 18-year-old keeper James Husoy was brought on and what a performance the youngster had as he and his chargers pulled off an almighty result that kept Rockdale’s title ambitions alive.

Sydney United 58 2 v Wollongong Wolves 1 at Sydney United Sports Centre – Full Match Report and Highlights

Sydney United 58 secured a well-deserved 2-1 win over Wollongong Wolves at Sydney United Sports Centre on Sunday afternoon.

Patrick Antelmi opened the scoring just before the half-hour mark, but the Wolves fired back only a few minutes later through Lachlan Scott.

Antelmi made it brace midway through the second half which proved to be the winning goal.