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Pressure mounts on Sydney FC as Spirit grab vital victory

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In what was seen as a massive six-pointer, NWS Spirit FC defeated fellow table strugglers Sydney FC at the Ilinden Sports Centre on Friday night to ease their relegation pressures but the loss for the Sky Blues has piled pressure on Jim Van Weeren’s side.

Sydney FC got off on the right step as Matthew Scarcella put the hosts up in the 31st minute but their lead was short-lived when Jacob Chidiac equalised six minutes later. It was a goal to remember for Spirit defender Kyle Shaw who smashed home the side’s second before Ollie Wiggin sealed the three points and the club’s first away victory in 2024.

The first chance of the game fell to the Sky Blues. Bailey Callaghan turned well before he unleashed his shot which went over the bar.

NWS Spirit FC responded with their opportunity. A cut back from Wiggin was parried by Sydney FC keeper Alexander Zaverdinos that spilled into the path of Chidiac to sweep wide.

The visitors had a pair of chances to open the scoring. Wiggin shot straight at the keeper then Luiz Lobo flicked it to himself then forced a save from Zaverdinos.

Sydney FC made it 1-0 in the 31st minute. It was quick thinking from Joseph Calusic to play the free kick that Mitchell Glasson flicked on for Scarcella to fire home.

NWS Spirit FC equalized through a set piece of their own. Lobo swung in the corner that Chidiac headed onto the post then it rolled in for 1-1 in the 37th minute.

The visitors went close again late in the first half. Michael Konestabo on his return, tried to dig out an effort which whistled wide.

Sydney FC started the second half with a flurry of possession as they tried their best in getting back into the match.

NWS Spirit FC once again profited from a set piece. It was recycled well from the corner leading to Shaw to volley home superbly for 2-1 in the 60th minute.

Tiago Quintal tried to get the hosts back in the contest. He snatched the ball, strode forward and sent an effort over the bar.

The Sky Blues continued to turn up the heat on the NWS Spirit FC defence. Glasson broke through but bent his effort wide of the left post.

Next, Oscar Fryer tried to cook up something. It was another slick move from Sydney FC which saw the substitute denied by a goal line clearance.

Jesse Michel almost caught Sydney FC napping. He pounced on a loose pass and strolled forward before his shot saw Zaverdinos plunge to his right to turn it wide.

The visitors almost added a third from a free kick. Jared Lum landed it right on the head of Shaw who craned his header over.

NWS Spirit FC sealed all three points in the 89th minute. Wiggin won the foul then curled the free kick past a stranded Zaverdinos for 3-1.

Noah Peacock had a chance to put the icing on the cake for NWS Spirit FC. The substitute was played on goal and forced one final save from Zaverdinos.

Post match, Sydney FC coach Jimmy Van Weeren reflected on another frustrating loss for his side which has put them in the danger relegation zone along with the Sutherland Sharks and the Central Coast Mariners.

“I think we gave the game away.

“Credit to NWS Spirit FC who took their chances off our costly errors and throwing it away.

“We say it every week about learning from moments but that is about improving from them but we keep making the same mistakes.” said Van Weeren.

NWS Spirit FC coach David Perkovic was elated to pick up three points in a grinding contest.

“When you lose your two most experienced defenders (Grant Cornwell and Ante Bakmaz) in the first half, it makes it tough with how Sydney FC press.

“It is an important win for us with three goals and builds character headed towards the Australia Cup game next week against Sydney Olympic.

“I felt since the Wollongong Wolves performance, we have been good but we did what we needed to do tonight to get our first away win.” said Perkovic.

Match Stats

Sydney FC 1 (Scarcella ’31)

NWS Spirit FC 3 (Chidiac ’37 Shaw ’60 Wiggin ‘89)

Friday 24 May 2024

Ilinden Sports Centre

Referee: Ivica Covic

Assistant Referees: Blake Sanchez-Cruz & Isaac Riggs

Fourth Official: Thomas Dale

Sydney FC: 3. Tyler Williams, 4. Joseph Calusic (14. Jared Middleton ’77), 5. Zachary De Jesus (16. Preston Kasawaya ’63), 8. Lachlan Middleton (29. Joseph Lacey ’69), 9. Bailey Callaghan (7. Oscar Fryer ’63), 10. Tiago Quintal, 18. Matthew Scarcella, 19. Mitchell Glasson, 22. Will Kennedy, 24. Wataru Kamijo (13. Jacob Brazete ’77), 40. Alexander Zaverdinos

Unused subs: 30. Mason Hartnig

Yellow cards: Lacey ’84 J. Middleton ’87 Kasawaya ‘88

Red cards:

NWS Spirit FC: 1. Christopher Marques, 3. Kyle Shaw, 4. Jarred Mckinley, 8. Grant Cornwell (36. Kyah Williams ’48), 10. Michael Konestabo (34. Noah Peacock ’79), 11. Ollie Wiggin, 13. Simon Nicholas, 16. Ante Bakmaz (21. Luiz Lobo ‘7), 17. Jacob Chidiac, 19. Jesse Michel (7. Richard Darko ’79), 20. Jared Lum

Unused subs: 14. Jacob Sullivan, 31. Joel Wade

Yellow cards: Nicholas ‘76

Red cards:

Player Ratings:

3: Ollie Wiggin (NWS)

2: Matthew Scarcella (SFC)

1: Simon Nicholas (NWS)

By Justin Davies (@JustDavies90)

Points secured as Olympic return to winning ways

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Sydney Olympic have secured an important three points with a come from behind 3-1 victory over Sydney FC at the Illinden Sports Centre on Friday evening. 

It was Sydney FC who made the sharper start, with the home side opening the scoring just four minutes into the match.

A patient, sharp move from Sydney allowed Zachary De Jesus to – after an incisive switch from Will Kennedy – find the clever run of Lachlan Middleton in behind on the right side.

Middleton ran onto the pass and, while stretching from the by-line, cut the ball back exceptionally to find Tiago Quintal.

The attacking midfielder made no mistake from close range, placing a shot from just outside the six yard box past Noah James and emphatically into the back of the net, to the delight of the home side, who were in search of three points to escape the bottom two.

Just two minutes later, Olympic looked to have equalised, with a beautiful curling cross from Adam Parkhouse finished by the head of Teng Kuol, but the striker was adjudged to be offside and the goal was cut out.

In the 15th minute, the away side were inches away from equalising once more.

A powerful, penetrating run from Kuol saw him break through on the right, where he then played a perfect ball across the face of goal to Roy O’Donovan.

After taking a touch, the clinical striker was in a one on one with a stranded Alexander Zaverdinos from just outside the six yard box, but miraculously hit the inside post, missing a sensational opportunity to draw the scores level.

While the 15 that followed didn’t see any clear cut chances, it was hard to keep your eyes off the pitch, with matches tempo, intensity and tension escalating with every minute.

Three minutes into the second half, Olympic finally found their reply, courtesy of a stunning freekick from Kuol.

After Sydney lost the ball deep in build-up, Lachlan Middleton upended Sam Mcillhatton a few metres outside the area.

Off the set piece, Kuol thundered a sensational strike into the top right-corner to crucially equalise for the away side.

Following goal, the energy lifted once more, with Olympic determined to leave the Illinden Sports Centre with three points.

In the 59th minute, they did find their goal, with a set piece again providing success for the away team.

A clipped ball in from Mcillhatton on the touchline wasn’t cleared by the Sydney defence, and eventually found Jack Simmons at the back post.

The midfielder cleverly cut the ball back to George Timotheou, who took a snapshot with his weaker foot.

The ball found the back of the net via a rebound from Sydney’s defence, giving Olympic the lead for the first time in the match.

Sydney Olympic had a chance to make it three in the 63rd minute, with Michael Vakis emerging free past the back post, but the forward couldn’t direct his header goalwards.

In the 70th minute, Olympic did add a third, with the goal made by a stunning run from Vakis.

Picking up the ball on the right, Vakis sprinted into the space inside, passing three players with his assertiveness and stunning control.

Just after entering the box, he unleashed a powerful low shot, which was saved by Zaverdinos.

However, his parry only found the foot of O’Donovan, who tapped the ball home to make three for Olympic, securing the victory.

Sydney Olympic coach Labinot Haliti was happy with the win, but stated his desire to continue to work on the small details.

“I think when we concede an early goal there’s always going to be a bit of momentum,” he said.

“Once we got into our game we showed what we can do, but again, it’s the little details we’ve got to work on and that’s all we can do – keep working.”

Sydney FC coach Jim Van Weeren was frank with his overall assessment stating his side gifted Olympic the second half goals.

“In the second half we gave them goals,” he said.

“They’re young players, they’re going to do that and it’s fine, but I think the real key is that we say we learn from it, and learning means changing your behaviour because we make a lot of the same mistakes week after week.”

Match Stats

Sydney FC 1 (Quintal 4’)

Sydney Olympic FC 3 (Kuol 47’, Timotheou 59’, O’Donovan 70’)

Friday 17 May, 2024

Illinden Sports Centre

Referee: Karl Davies

Assistant Referees: Rowan Fisher and Matthew Harris

Fourth Official: Ethan Zvargulis

Sydney FC: 40. Alexander Zaverdinos, 3. Tyler Williams, 4. Joseph Calusic, 5. Zachary De Jesus (2. Noah Mathie 80’), 8. Lachlan Middleton, 10. Tiago Quintal (7. Oscar Fryer 65’), 13. Jacob Brazete (14. Jared Middleton 80’), 16. Pearson Kasawaya, 22. Will Kennedy (C), 24. Wataru Kamijo (28. Nickolas Alfaro 65’), 29. Joseph Lacey (33. Mathais Macallister 65’)

Substitutes Not Used: 30. Mason Hartni

Yellow Cards: Kennedy 27’, L. Middleton 47’, Kasawaya 51’

Red Cards: None

Sydney Olympic FC: 1. Noah James, 2. Peter Politis (15. William Mutch 72’), 4. George Timotheou, 5. Ziggy Gordon, 8. Sam Mcillhatton, 10. Darcy Burgess (6. Jack Simmons 45’), 11. Adam Parkhouse (7. Jaden Casella 90’), 12. Zac Zoricich (23. Jackson Bandiera 72’), 14. Michael Vakis, 18. Teng Kuol (19. Gianni Di Pizio 77’), 99. Roy O’Donovan (C)

Substitutes Not Used: 20. Christopher Parsons

Yellow Cards: Politis 17’

Red Cards:

Player ratings:

3 – Michal Vakis (SO)

2 – George Timotheou (SO)

1 – Teng Kuol (SO)

By Jack George (@JackGeorge0004)

 

Ilinden oust Sky Blues as pursuit for Premiership continues

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Rockdale Ilinden continued its claims to challenge for the 2024 National Premier Leagues Men’s NSW title with a 3-1 victory over Sydney FC at the Ilinden Sports Centre on Sunday.

Ilinden took the early lead thanks to their main man Alec Urosevski before Mitchell Glasson levelled from the spot just before the break.

Urosevski added his second and 15th for the year from the spot himself in the second half before Giorgio Speranza finished off the scoring in Rockdale’s 3-1 win.

Pre-game, Sydney FC coach Jimmy Van Weeren was able to field one of the strongest side’s he’s had this year bringing in a number of senior A-League youth players with Jaiden Kucharski amongst the pack.

Ilinden were without Bai Antoniou who was serving his third of a four match suspension while the club welcomed back Lachie Constable to the ranks.

Prior to kick-off the club presented fan favourite Alec Urosevski with a trophy for becoming the club’s all-time leading scorer, an award he was given by former record holder Spase Najdovski – a well deserved award for such a fine young gentleman.

Back to the action and Urosevski  powered in a shot through a sea of legs in the 8th minute that ‘keeper, Adam Pavlesic, showed tremendous agility in getting down low to his right and push around the post.

Rockdale were unlucky with several tight offside calls however the Sydney FC gloveman was up to the task and ensured the ball stayed out of the net.

Kucharski sent one across the face midway through the half that needed the merest of touches to find the back of the net however it eluded his team-mates and the fixture remained scoreless and finely balanced.

But it was the man of the moment, Urosevski, who opened the scoring from a delightful through ball by Brendan Cholakian, on the half-hour when slipping the ball under the advancing Pavlesic to ease the home side’s nerves.

The lead last only a few minutes as Ilinden ‘keeper, Harrison Devenish-Meares, was adjudged to have brought down Kucharski in the box.

Mitchell Glasson stepped up to force the ball home from the spot and levelled the scores.

Cholakian chanced his arm from the edge of the area but with little power in the shot late in the half, the ball looped up invitingly for Pavlesic to gather comfortably and with no addition to the scoring the game remained level at the break with all to play for in the second-half.

Ilinden were immediately awarded a penalty of their own on the restart taken by the ever-reliable Urosevski, who slammed his side into the lead once more after 48’ minutes. His 15th goal of the year, that put him atop of the Golden Boot charts once more, an accolade he won in 2023 along with the Player of the Year plaudits.

Indeed, the home side came out with renewed vigour and laid siege to the Sky Blues box, the visitors did well to repel.

The pressure paid off when Urosevski and Giorgio Speranza, getting forward at every opportunity, combined well when exchanging passes with the latter adding a well taken third before the hour to extend Ilinden’s lead.

Sydney FC remained dangerous and mounted several energetic forays forward however the Ilinden defence remained tight and denied the visitors anything resembling a decent opportunity of working Devenish-Meares between the sticks.

It was a stern test for Rockdale that pleased Sydney FC Coach Jimmy Van Weeren when stating after the game.

“I felt we largely dominated the second-half but rightly so Rockdale converted their chances to put us under pressure,” he said.

“It came down to that little five minute period where they punished us and I think, for us, the final third we were just a bit off with the final pass to get in behind or free enough to shoot but overall it was a largely positive performance today putting the final score aside.

“We know we have players of quality, and the results will come with game time and consistency but the positive today for us was some of the individual performances,” he ended.

While Rockdale Ilinden coach Paul Dee praised his side for standing up collecting another three points for the year against a tough opponent stacked with quality.

“That was a good test for us today.

“Particularly as they managed to field several players who must be in contention for the club’s senior A-League side.

“Our boys stood up to the challenge well and we controlled the game for the majority and perhaps let up a little after the third goal, but we deserved the win.

“Sydney FC are a good side, make no mistake, but we were able to manage the game minutes across our squad and maybe the intensity dropped off a little bit but overall, the boys executed what we wanted to do so we’re very happy with the result.”

Match Stats

Rockdale Ilinden 3 (Alec Urosevski 30’, 48p’, Giorgio Speranza 52’)

Sydney FC 1 (Mitchell Glasson 35p’)

Ilinden Sports Centre, Rockdale

Sunday 12th May 2024

Referee: Ivica Covic

Assistants: Ethan Zvargulis and Arinath Gobinath

Fourth Official: Thomas Dale

Rockdale Ilinden: 1. Harrison Devenish-Meares, 2. Daniel Collins, 3. Lachie Griffiths, 5. Giorgio Speranza, 6. Isaac Danzo (23. Hunter Elliott 81’), 7. Alec Urosevski (17. Brae Ovens 84’), 8. Dean Pelekanos (16. So Kataoka 77’), 10. Brendan Cholakian (22. Blake Ricciuto 77’), 11. Lachie Constable, 14. Brayden Sorge, 66. Mathieu Cordier (15. Yinka Sunmola 77’)

Subs not used: 20. Ricardo Rizzo (Gk)

Yellow Cards: Isaac Danzo 80’

Red Cards: Nil

Sydney FC: 20. Adam Pavlesic, 2. Noah Mathie, 4. Joseph Calusic, 6. Dylan Rose (14. Jared Middleton 50’), 8. Lachlan Middleton, 18. Matthew Scarcella, 19. Mitchell Glasson, 22. Will Kennedy (13. Jacob Brazete 66’), 24. Wataru Kamijo (5. Richard Nkomo 66’), 29. Joseph Lacey (10. Tiago Quintal 46’) (16. Pearson Kasawaya 76’), 11. Jaiden Kucharski.

Subs not used: 30. Mason Hartnig

Yellow Cards: Joseph Calusic 28’

Red Cards: Nil

Player Ratings

3 – Lachie Constable (RI)

2 – Alec Urosevski (RI)

1 – Giorgio Speranza (RI)

By NPL NSW Men’s Reporter Micky Brock

APIA show no mercy to young Sky Blues

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APIA Leichhardt have continued their chase towards the peak of the NPL Men’s NSW ladder with a cohesive 7-1 victory over Sydney FC at Rockdale Illinden Sports Centre.

APIA Leichhardt grabbed the first goal with a trademark sweeping move in the 16th minute after a competitive start from both sides.

Receiving the ball on the right touchline, Jack Stewart promptly played a swift one-two with Ben Gibson, before finding the striker in behind once more.

Gibson’s cross was parried precariously by Mason Hartnig, and found Jack Armson, who incisively passed the ball around the defence and into an empty net.

Sydney FC looked to respond just a minute later, with a searching ball from Meliwethu Nkomo finding Mitch Glasson in the box, but the striker blazed the ball over the bar after touching it down, ending a good chance in a disappointing fashion.

However, in the 24th minute, Gibson added a goal to his assist to double APIA’s lead as the reigning Champions continued their clinical chase towards top spot.

After being found centrally by Rory Jordan, a heavy touch saw him quickly poke the ball onwards, which found the run of Gibson in behind.

The striker took a smooth touch, before poking the ball calmly past Hartnig to earn APIA a second goal.

Their third came just three minutes later, with Gibson again a major part of the move.

Amidst intense pressure, Gibson intercepted a pass between Sydney’s centre-back pairing, allowing him to converge on goal.

Hartnig made a sharp save in a one on one, but the ball rebounded to the feet of Rory Jordan, who from the edge of the box, calmly placed a shot into the back of the net.

APIA’s storing streak continued strongly, with a 32nd minute goal from Edward Caspers putting the game beyond doubt just after the half an hour mark.

The away side forced their way into the Sydney box, with a deft touch from Gibson settling the move.

The centre-forward played a pass back to Caspers, who smoothly turned, before placing the ball in the bottom-right corner, wrongfooting the goalkeeper and the three Sydney players converging on the midfielder, to classily extend APIA’s lead.

The score didn’t stay at four for long, with APIA adding a fifth from another strike off a rebound.

It was Rory Jordan who began the move, receiving the ball just inside the attacking half.

After nutmegging his onrushing marker, Jordan strode towards goal, before placing a shot at Hartnig.

The goalkeeper saved, but parried the shot into the free Gibson, who passed the ball into the net comfortably from inside the box.

On the stroke of halftime, APIA made it six to heap the misery on Sydney, who had conceded 16 goals in their last five matches prior to this fixture.

A diagonal from Josh Symons found Gibson wide right, who characteristically got the better of his marker, before sliding the ball inside to Jack Stewart.

On the edge of the box, Stewart played a delightful, clipped pass in behind to the onrushing Rory Jordan, splitting Sydney’s entire backline.

In a one on one, Jordan engrossingly improvised; after mis-hitting the original effort with his left, he lobbed the ball – while on his way to the ground – with his right, looping his shot into the back of the net.

In the 57th minute, Gibson was almost presented with a good chance to gain his hattrick, receiving the ball with an empty net thanks to a good run and square pass from Sean Symons, but a vital touch from Hartnig pushed the ball just behind the striker’s run.

Instead, it was Jordan who was the first to earn his third, with the winger sliding a left-footed strike past Hartnig after a good tackle and pass from Caspers, extending APIA’s lead to seven.

In the 80th  minute, Sydney FC gained a consolation goal, to reduce the score to 7-1.

After a slip on the ball from Caspers, Lachlan Middleton drove forwards, before slipping a pass out to Mitch Glasson on the right.

The striker took a touch into the box, and from an acute angle blasted the ball into the top-right corner to prevent APIA from keeping a clean sheet.

APIA coach Franco Parisi was proud of his sides victory and the recent form of the away team as they continue to advance up the ladder.

“Disappointed to concede a goal, but I’m very happy with the three points,” he said.

“We’ve been playing some really nice football over the last few weeks – some sexy football – and some nice team goals.

“The effort, the discipline and the compactness of the team is great to see.”

Sydney FC coach Jim Van Weeren complimented APIA for their quality and victory tonight.

“I think APIA are a very good team – Franco and his staff have them very well drilled and organised,” he said.

“They put us to the sword, especially in the first half.

“They were ruthless and really showed their quality.”

Match Stats

Sydney FC 1 (Glasson 80′)

APIA Leichhardt FC 7 (Armson 16’, Gibson 24’, 37’ Jordan 27’, 45’, 62’, Caspers 32’)

Sunday 5 May, 2024

Rockdale Illinden Sports Centre

Referee: Jake Rose

Assistant Referees: Alessandro Llana and Charbel Geha

Fourth Official: Jackson Mackie

Sydney FC: 30. Mason Hartnig, 2. Noah Mathie, 3. Tyler Williams, 5. Meliwethu Nkomo, 10. Tiago Quintal, 11. Marin France, 14. Jared Middleton (4. Joseph Calusic 45’), 17. Ayouk Mow (29. Joseph Lacey 58’), 18. Matthew Scarcella (8. Lachlan Middleton 31’), 19. Mitchell Glasson (C) (33. Mathais Macallister 87’), 24. Wataru Kamijo (6. Dylan Rose 31’)

Substitutes Not Used: 40, Alexander Zaverdinos

Yellow Cards: Glasson 63’

Red Cards: None

APIA Leichhardt FC: 1. Anthony Bouzanis, 2. Seiya Kambayashi (23. Dakota Askew 38’), 4. Josh Symons (21. Michael Kouta 67’), 7. Jack Stewart (30. Alex Denmead 74’), 9. Ben Gibson, 11. Rory Jordan, 14. Jack Armson (19. Luigi Ditroia 74’), 15. Themba Muata-Marlow, 16. Sean Symons, 18. Adrian Ucchino (C) (41. Nicholas Azzone 67’), 22. Edward Caspers

Substitutes Not Used: 27. Evan Davis

Yellow Cards: Gibson 19’, Muata-Marlow 54’

Red Cards:

Player ratings:

3 – Rory Jordan (APIA)

2 – Ben Gibson (APIA)

1 – Edward Caspers (APIA)

By Jack George (@JackGeorge0004)

Dancing in the rain as St George City defeat Sydney FC

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Cold, wet and blistery conditions failed to dampen the spirits of St George City who defeated Sydney FC 3-1 in a round 8 rescheduled fixture at Penshurst Park on Wednesday evening. 

St George City FA were swinging in crosses from the opening whistle to test out the Sky Blues defence as the match kicked off in a lively fashion.

The hosts made it 1-0 in the 7th minute through Paulo Mitry. He picked up the ball on the edge of the box and fired it into the bottom corner.

Next, City tested the Sky Blues from a free-kick. Fumoto Kamada curled in a free kick which was claimed easily by Sydney FC keeper Mason Hartnig.

Sydney FC soon found their rhythm and authored their first chance. It was a shot which went straight to St George City keeper Jack Kenny.

The Sky Blues had a pair of opportunities from the set piece but neither challenged the City defence.

Kosta Petratos went close to a second for the hosts. He cut inside and forced Hartnig into a save which pushed the ball to Tarik Ercan who fizzed it wide.

Coming out of the break, Sydney FC felt just fine. The young side were pushing forward for an equalizer.

The equalizer arrived in the 49th minute as the Sky Blues went on the counter. Tiago Quintal linked up with Marin France who rolled it home.

St George City continued to try and fire back. Petratos broke into the box and his strike was denied by Hartnig.

The Sky Blues tested Kenny from range twice. The strikes from Sydney FC were dealt with safely by the shot stopper.

St George City hit the front again in the 69th minute. The cross was put right on the head of substitute Presley Ortiz who nodded home for 2-1.

Substitute Preston Kasawaya had a chance to whip in a dangerous free-kick for Sydney FC. It found the head of fellow substitute Bailey Callaghan which was easily swept away.

Jason Romero had the chance to finish the game in the 90th minute. He broke quickly but was denied by Hartnig.

St George City made it 3-1 in the 91st minute. Petratos was found well inside the box and tapped home to secure the win.

Post match Sydney FC coach Jimmy Van Weeren reflected on the defeat for his young side that left the Sky Blues languishing in the bottom half of the ladder.

“They deserved to win as we weren’t at our best tonight.

“We had a game plan which we didn’t execute and got punished.

“We are losing games in moments like not tracking runners and that has been the story of the season.” said Van Weeren.

While St George City FA coach Mirko Jurlij spoke about the importance of taking all three points for the club’s push into the top six.

“It was a scrappy game which started well for us.

“We lost control and let them back after an error in transition.

“We need to find more consistency because we are clunky and not finding easy at the moment.” said Jurlij.

Match Stats

Sydney FC 1 (France ’49)

St George City FA 3 (Mitry ‘7, Ortiz ’69, Petratos ‘90+1)

Wednesday 1 May 2024

Penshurst Park

Referee: Adrian Arndt

Assistant Referees: Lance Greenshields & Aaron Bloch

Fourth Official: Paul Mercieca

Sydney FC: 2. Noah Mathie (38. Nickolas Alfaro ’77), 3. Tyler Williams (16. Preston Kasawaya ’68), 4. Joseph Calusic, 6. Dylan Rose, 8. Lachlan Middleton, 10. Tiago Quintal (9. Bailey Callaghan ’54), 11. Marin France, 14. Jared Middleton, 17. Ayouk Mow (13. Jacob Brazete ’68), 22. Will Kennedy, 30. Mason Hartnig

Unused subs: 39. Munib Smajic, 40. Alexander Zaverdinos

Yellow cards: Williams ’18 Quintal ’32 France ‘79

Red cards: nil

St George City FA: 1. Jack Kenny, 3. Joshua Hong (30. Presley Ortiz ’64), 5. Fumoto Kamada (33. Louis Khoury ’64), 6. Tarik Ercan, 8. Dominic Cox, 11. Kosta Petratos, 14. Paulo Mitry (10. Jason Romero ’64), 19. Jesse Photi (2. Cameron Fong ’64), 25. Brodie Clarkson, 88. Mohammed Khamis, 99. Matthew Keremelevski

Unused subs: 7. Nathan Roberts, 13. Joseph Knowles

Yellow cards: nil

Red cards: nil

Player Ratings:

3: Matthew Keremelevski (SFA)

2: Brodie Clarkson (SFA)

1: Dominic Cox (SFA)

By Justin Davies (@JustDavies90)