Hurlstone Park Wanderers won to remain undefeated in the Bill Brackenbury Cup while it was goals galore once again in the Grace Martin Trophy.
Words: Clement Tito
Bill Brackenbury Cup
Strathfield FC 2-2 Marrickville Red Devils
Both sides shared the points as Joseph Sposari opened the scoring in the 16th minute for Strathfield. A great start by the home side was then cancelled out by two goals before the break from Andrea Frosi and Michele Majavacchi, before Jonathan Monserrate then got the equaliser after the hour mark as the game ended in a draw.
Hurlstone Park Wanderers 1-0 APIA Leichhardt JFC
Frank Calcagno’s 21st minute goal was enough to maintain Hurlstone Park Wanderers' undefeated streak. Both sides picked up a booking each as APIA Leichhardt JFC went down gallantly in defeat.
Balmain DFC 0-1 Enfield Rovers
This second vs third clash saw Enfield Rovers come away with a massive three points on the road. Anthony Fioti's 23rd minute goal proved to be the difference on the day as Enfield recorded their 13th win of the season.
Grace Martin Trophy
Leichhardt Saints A 5-0 Balmain DFC
A Lucia Gonzalez brace helped her side to a comprehensive victory at home. Emily Farrington, Jodi Harris and Sophie Lewis also enjoyed getting on the scoresheet leaving Leichhardt Saints A in a strong position.
Hurlstone Park Wanderers 4-0 Leichhardt Saints B
Emily Papas grabbed a hat-trick for her side, netting two early goals before the half hour mark to help Hurlstone Park Wanderers to a 4-0 win. Tara Karagiannis made it three just after the hour mark, and Papas then claimed her third to give her side a big win at home.
Strathfield FC 1-3 Concord JSC
Concord JSC came from behind to record a win after what looked like a promising start for Strathfield when Rachelle Sotirio gave her side the lead in the third minute. It took until the 52nd minute for Concord to get going as Alana Angelis got the equaliser, and it was then jubilation for the visitors, but despair for Strathfield when Veronica Fania put the visitors in front. Chelsey Johnson iced the game with minutes to go to give her side a two-goal win.
