Match of the Week

Bellambi 4 – 4 Fernhill

A bottom of the table clash produced a thriller of a game as Fernhill came back from three goals down to draw at Elizabeth Park on Saturday. The draw means Bellambi maintain their three point buffer over Fernhill in a competitive race to avoid relegation.

Bellambi started the game well and took an early lead when Michael Baveas found the back of the net in just the 3^rd minute of the game. The Rosellas were able to double their lead on the 25^th minute through Jacob Fryday but Fernhill’s rangy midfielder, Tobin Zoomers, pulled a goal back just three minutes later. The score remained 2-1 heading into half time.

Bellambi again came out firing after the whistle with Chris Hobbs extending the lead to two goals in the 49^th minute before Nathan Sutcliffe stretched the lead even further five minutes later. The game looked lost for Fernhill with 25 minutes remaining and a comeback still looked unlikely when Andrew Keep pulled a goal back for the Foxes in the 65^th minute. Zoomers brought his team back within a goal with his second of the match with a 25metre bomb in the 71^st minute before Jack Miranda completed the comeback with the equaliser in the 77^th minute.

Bellambi have made an impressive turn to their season in the last few rounds, taking five valuable points in their last four games.

Rest of the Round

Albion Park White Eagles 6 – 0 Cringila Lions

Albion Park have thrashed Cringila by six goals at Terry Reserve on Saturday to move themselves up into the top four.

A brace for Daniel Ferraro capped an emphatic win for the White Eagles with Daniel Atkins, Paul Ryrie and Daniel Treneski scoring the side’s other goals. An own goal to Klim Gjoreski capped a dismal display from Cringila who now slip down to 10^th on the ladder.

Bulli 2 – 1 Port Kembla

Bulli have held on for a 2-1 win over Port Kembla at Balls Paddock on Saturday despite a red card to Stuart Lowrie.

Cameron Littler got Bulli on the scoresheet early when he struck in just the 8^th minute for a 1-0 lead. The score remained 1-0 until just before the half time break when Ben McDonald scored his seventh goal of the season to give the northern suburbs side a two goal buffer.

Port Kembla were able to pull a goal back in the 56^th minute through fullback Peter Richardson but in the end Bulli were able to hold their one goal lead to the final whistle.

Dapto Dandaloo 1 – 0 South Coast United

A second half goal to striker Sam Munro has given Dapto Dandaloo a 1-0 win over South Coast United at Dandaloo Sports on Sunday.

Munro’s strike came in the 74^th minute to break the deadlock in a tight affair between two of the league’s more competitive sides.

The loss meant South Coast slipped out of the top four while Dapto Dandaloo continue to sit one point behind league leaders Bulli.

Tarrawanna 3 – 0 Woonona

Tarrawanna have come away with a comfortable 3-0 win over Woonona at Tarrawanna on Saturday. The result came despite a late red card to Blaise Gassin.

Jake Morlando was the first name on the scoresheet for the Blueys as he gave his side a 1-0 lead in the 24^th minute. Morlando’s goal was all that separated the two sides at half time in a fiery encounter.

Before picking up his red card, Gassin was able to double Tarrawanna’s lead in the 71^st minute. The scoring was wrapped up when Ilija Prenzoski grabbed his 5^th goal of the season in the 86^th minute to cap the win.

Wollongong United 4 – 2 Wollongong Olympic

Wollongong United have cruised to a 4-2 victory over Wollongong Olympic and Macedonia Park on Saturday. You can read the full match report here.

 

 

Julian Keith

FSC Reporter