Missed the Men’s National Premier League Round 8? Here’s your wrap-up!

IN A NUTSHELL

Gungahlin stayed top as they held off a stiff Tuggeranong challenge to win 3-2, Lukman Ahmed-Shaibu scoring two more, whilst nearest challengers Tigers FC and O’Connor Knights shared the points in the first NPL match at the South Jerrabomberra Sporting Complex. Daniel Sparrow scored two for Canberra Croatia as they beat Yoogali 3-1, whilst Monaro Panthers did for Canberra Olympic by the same score-line.

GOAL OF THE WEEK

A brilliant move from Gungahlin United to seal the points against Tuggeranong United at Kambah. Building up from the back, Antoni Timotheou played the penetrative pas for Daniel Olaoye, the winger swung over a beauty of cross, and Lukman-Ahmed-Shaibu did the rest. Pure poetry!

PERFORMANCE OF THE WEEK

It’s a winger’s world this week as Daniel Olaoye showed just what he was capable of with a trio of assists in the Gunners win over Tuggeranong. The silky-skilled pace merchant set to Romeo in the first-half before creating a double for Lukman Ahmed-Shaibu. Trickery, pace, directness. Top class.

TEAM OF THE WEEK

COMING SOON

An Australia Cup Qualifying preview at O’Connor Enclosed on Saturday as Monaro Panthers make the journey to take on O’Connor Knights seven days before the big match. Tigers FC host Tuggeranong United on the same day, before action switches to Solar Mad on Sunday and a massive match between Yoogali and Canberra Olympic. Meanwhile, Gungahlin plays Canberra Croatia and that one is always a quiet afternoon, right?