Missed the National Premier League Round 2? Here’s your wrap-up!

IN A NUTSHELL

Gungahlin United, led by the irrepressible Lukman Ahmed-Shaibu, sent a warning to the rest of the NPL with a superb 4-2 away win over Canberra Croatia at Deakin Stadium. Ahmed-Shaibu now has seven goals in only two matches this season. Speaking of seven, that’s what Canberra Olympic scored as seven different individuals bagged goals in a 7-2 rout of Yoogali at O’Connor Enclosed. Tigers FC bounced back from Australia Cup Qualifying elimination by downing Tuggeranong United, yet to score this term, 3-0 whilst the League Champions O’Connor Knights, remember them?, got off and running as Aisosa Ihegie scored twice in a 2-1 win at Monaro Panthers.

GOAL OF THE WEEK

Daniel Olaoye announced his arrival in Canberra with a stunning solo goal as Gungahlin United secured a statement win over Canberra Croatia, the English winger sealing a memorable debut with a goal of sheer quality. Collecting a pass midway inside the Croatia half, Olaoye slalomed past a swathe of challenges to score a magnificent goal.

PERFORMANCE OF THE WEEK

The performance of the week goes to the entire Gungahlin United squad. Javier Roca and his team stormed Deakin Stadium with a display of controlled aggression, slick, incisive attacking, and some quite brilliant goals. They even withstood the traditional Canberra Croatia comeback to claim a second win of the season with a magnificent 4-2 win.

TEAM OF THE WEEK

COMING SOON

O’Connor Knights face their first home test of the season on Saturday as Tuggeranong United arrive at O’Connor Enclosed, Tigers FC and Canberra Croatia reprise their Australia Cup Qualifying clash at the Australian Institute of Sport, Monaro Panthers are on the road as they head to Griffith to take on Yoogali SC, whilst early pace-setters Gungahlin United welcome Canberra Olympic in what is usually a goal-laden encounter.