A late penalty for Canberra Croatia saw them emerge from their midweek Round 1 catch-up fixture with Gungahlin United at Gungahlin Enclosed Oval with all three points courtesy of a 2-1 win over Gungahlin United. Goalkeeper Emily Pearce was caught in possession by Michael Thornton and hauled down the Croatia midfielder to concede the spot-kick,…
REVIEW: NPL U23 ROUND 6 – PANTHERS GET FIRST WIN OF CAMPAIGN
A goal fifteen seconds from the full-time whistle enabled Monaro Panthers to rack up a first win of the National Premier League under-23 league with a 2-1 away win over Canberra Croatia at Deakin Stadium. Mitchell Jervis-Hamilton had given Monaro the lead in the contest after eighteen minutes of play, only to see that advantage…
NPL GIRLS REVIEW: ROUND 7 WRAP
The latest round of National Premier League Girls action was completed over the weekend as the competition reached Round 7. Here we take a look across the three age grades at what occurred at the four venues. NPL14 A goal from Emily Mills in the 73rd minute allowed Gungahlin United to claim a 2-1 win…
REVIEW: NPLM ROUND 6 – TIGERS SEE OFF YOOGALI IN THRILLER
A strike from substitute Nikos Kalfas three minutes from time earned Tigers FC a vital three points and put them top of the National Premier League at the culmination of their Saturday afternoon 3-2 win over Yoogali SC at the Australian Institute of Sport. Kalfas was on hand to steer home from close range after…
REVIEW: CPL ROUND 6 – WAGGA CITY CLAIM FIRST WIN OF SEASON
Wagga City Wanderers claimed a first victory of the Capital Premier League season as they secured a well-deserved 0-2 away victory over White Eagles at Woden Park on Saturday afternoon. The visitors, who had claimed just one point from the opening fifteen on offer, were in front on only three minutes as Maxwell Prest opened…
FEATURE: BELSOUTH ARE THE ‘BELLS OF THE BALL’
The 2024 season could not have gone better for Belsouth FC’s only men’s team. An undefeated regular season was capped off with a thrilling Grand Final penalty shootout victory that saw ‘The Bells’ raise both the Premiership and Championship trophies. The catalyst for last year’s success goes back to 2022, when the club had two…
FEATURE: Lanyon United – It’s More Than Just Football
Lanyon United took to the field this weekend not just for three points, but to honour 20 years of mateship, community spirit, and grassroots football. Born from a split decades ago that saw one club evolve into Fyshwick and another form the foundations of Lanyon, the club has always been driven by more than just…
PREVIEW: NPL WOMEN ROUND 6 – GUNNERS AND WEST CANBERRA TO BATTLE FOR SECOND PLACE
Round 6 of the National Premier League Women will see Canberra Olympic host the opening match of the weekend at O’Connor Enclosed, in a first home game back after two on the road, up against ANU WFC. The University side will play their penultimate match in the top-flight after confirmation of the club’s withdrawal from…
PREVIEW: NPLM ROUND 6 – TOP TWO MEET AT DEAKIN STADIUM
It’s a summit meeting on Sunday afternoon as Canberra Croatia welcome Monaro Panthers to Deakin Stadium for a clash between two teams who are separated by mere goal difference on the early Capital Football National Premier League table. The home of the red machine hadn’t been kind to the Panthers, in 13 games at Deakin…
REVIEW: FEDERATION CUP – BLUE DEVILS COMEBACK STUNS OLYMPIC
Belconnen United came from 0-2 down with six minutes remaining to claim a dramatic 3-2 victory over Canberra Olympic after extra time securing a place in the Federation Cup Final in a memorable semi-final clash at the Australian Institute of Sport. The Blue Devils appeared dead and buried in the 84th minute as Olympic led…