Missed the Women’s National Premier League Round 17? Here’s your wrap-up!

IN A NUTSHELL

Two in stoppage time aw the Blue Devils overturn a 0-1 deficit and stun Canberra Croatia to move back top of the table with closest challengers Olympic on the bye week. Incredible finish. Gungahlin missed a penalty, through Nat De Marco, but scored a winning goal, through Nat De Marco, to claim a 1-0 win over West Canberra Wanderers, whilst ANU WFC and Tuggeranong were forced to shar ethe points at Hawker.

GOAL OF THE WEEK

Context is vital. Trailing 0-1 with time ticking over into stoppage time, Alina Roberts popped up with a  stunning centre-forwards’ header, meeting Ailish McDonagh’s magnificent cross, to draw Belconnen united level, and set the scene for the later drama to follow. A potential season-defining strike.

PERFORMANCE OF THE WEEK

Ruby Ashton at Tuggeranong United. The second keeper held her own in the absence of Emiliy Pearce, with a stunning performance that left the ANU WFC wondering how they did not score more. If she conceded one goal early, she was key in saving a point for Tuggeranong. It has become a habit for the team in the South, to bring up a couple of talented goalkeepers every year, and Ashton is continuing this legacy.

TEAM OF THE WEEK

COMING SOON

Blue Devils turn to take a back-seat and watch on as Canberra Olympic host Tuggeranong United at O’Connor Enclosed. Canberra Croatia travel to Melrose Synthetic to take on West Canberra Wanderers, whilst Gunners are back at Ainslie, this time with ANU WFC making the trip.