Women's NSL - Season 1999/2000

Women's National Soccer League

Supplied by AWSA and transcribed by Thomas Esamie

Australian Women's National Soccer League Results

Home Team v Away Team

Round Ten (played November 13 & 14)

Venue : Valentine Sports Park, Sydney

NSW Sapphires
Kell, Rockall, K Collins, Tann-Darby, Garriock (Starr), Watson (Gilbert), Peters (Golebiowski), Cavanagh, Klessattel, Burgess (L Collins), Carney
Goals: Alicia Cavanagh 32, Joanne Burgess 59, Michelle Carney 85 3 - 0 SASI Pirates
Wheeler, Vozzo, Winn, Morris, Gawlik, Black, Spagnoletti (Prince), Stocco (Morrison), Baker (May), Halfpenny (Thomas), Moore (Trimboli)

NSW Sapphires will host next Saturday's Ansett Australia Summer Series grandfinal at Marconi Stadium after securing first place with a 3-0 win over fellow grandfinalists SASI Pirates today.
The two teams were already assured of their berth in the championship decider going into today's Round 10 match, with the Sapphires holding a one-point lead in the race for the right to home advantage for the grandfinal.
Reigning champions SASI Pirates made the better start to today's 'dress rehearsal', although could not break through on goal. In a half lacking scoring opportunities, Sapphires' Joanne Peters was denied a goal by a great diving save by SASI keeper Tracey Wheeler.
NSW Sapphires then claimed the lead in the 32^nd minute, a pinpoint cross by Heather Garriock finished with a solid header by midfielder Alicia Cavanagh at the far post.
The second half provided much more entertainment, both sides more constructive and creating chances. Joanne Burgess doubled NSW's lead in the 59^th minute, slotting home the loose ball after Wheeler could only parry a Kelly Golebiowski strike.
Soon after, SASI lifted a gear and were most unlucky not to score from three great chances. Sharon Black first hit the crossbar with her 25 metre effort on goal. Sapphires' keeper Cassandra Kell then made two class saves within the space of three minutes, stopping a Kristy Moore 18 metre cracker, then denying Natalie Thomas' attempt.
NSW sealed the win with five minutes remaining, Michelle Carney heading home amongst a goalmouth scramble.
The loss is SASI Pirates' first in 15 matches, spanning over one and a third seasons. They will be keen to turn the tables next week for their second consecutive national league title from four grandfinal appearances although will enter the match as underdogs.
NSW Sapphires hold the psychological advantage with today's solid win and are chasing their second league crown, having beaten the South Australians in the 1997/98 grandfinal.

Venue : Ainslie Football Club, Canberra

ACTAS Canberra Eclipse
Beattie (Tifan), Bartlett, Wainwright, Taylor, Foxhill (Staniforth), Pelle (Borucinski), Wilson, PC Hepperlin (Madden), Karp, Doyle (Channing), Munoz
Goals: Tal Karp 27 1 - 3 Victoria Vision
L Kapusta, Davis, Barbieri, Wright, Oostdam, Hamilton, Walker (Ashdown), Digiammarco, Bisby, Fitzgerald (Kuralay), Terek
Goals: Louisa Bisby 71, Selin Kuralay 88, Leigh Terek 93

Last-placed Victoria Vision today recorded their first win for the season, scoring three second half goals for a 3-1 result over ACTAS Canberra Eclipse.
Victoria bounced back from two thrashings last weekend to combine well and pressure the Canberra defence. Vision almost scored after just 5 minutes, Kate Walker's freekick almost sneaking under the clutches of the goalkeeper. But Eclipse soon settled and took the lead midway through the first half, a fantastic long range strike from Tal Karp which sailed in just under the crossbar.
Both sides created good chances, Eclipse's Caitlin Munoz coming closest in the 40th minute when her attempt hit the crossbar. Victoria were unlucky not to draw level with three top chances to strikers Sarah Fitzgerald and Leigh Terek just before the break.
As the game wore on, Vision looked more and more dangerous. They were rewarded with the equaliser in the 71st minute, a top class freekick by Louisa Bisby from 28 metres on the right. Selin Kuralay, in off the bench just 11 minutes earlier, gave Vision the lead in the 88^th minute with a clinical shot from 15 metres. The visitors were then awarded a penalty in stoppage time, Leigh Terek making no mistake from the spot.

Venue : Coffs Harbour International Sports Stadium

Northern NSW Pride
lineup unavailable 0 - 3 QAS Sting
lineup unavailable
Goals: Olivia Hohnke 25, Belinda Dawney 32, Jamara Maza 41

QAS Sting came away with a 3-0 win over Northern NSW Pride in the heat of Coffs Harbour, all three goals scored in a first half where Sting attacked at will.
Olivia Hohnke opened the QAS account in the 25th minute with a classy freekick from the left corner of the 18-yard box, the ball flying into the top corner of the net.
Seven minutes later, Sting's rookie striker Belinda Dawney hit the top of the goalscorer's chart with her 7th goal of the season. A long through ball from halfway found Dawney who turned and struck with a half volley, giving the keeper no chance from 12 metres.
Four minutes before half-time, QAS' Jamara Maza broke free, her first shot not cleared by the Pride defence, allowing her a second go for Sting's third goal.
Northern fought back for the first 20 minutes after the break but were unable to crack a rock solid Sting defence. Apart from QAS midfielder Kim Revell hitting the post in the 73rd minute, the match petered out with few other scoring opportunities.

Australian Women's National Soccer League Results
Home Team		v		Away Team
Round Ten (played November 13 & 14)
Venue : Valentine Sports Park, Sydney
NSW Sapphires Kell, Rockall, K Collins, Tann-Darby, Garriock (Starr), Watson (Gilbert), Peters (Golebiowski), Cavanagh, Klessattel, Burgess (L Collins), Carney Goals: Alicia Cavanagh 32, Joanne Burgess 59, Michelle Carney 85	3	-	0	SASI Pirates Wheeler, Vozzo, Winn, Morris, Gawlik, Black, Spagnoletti (Prince), Stocco (Morrison), Baker (May), Halfpenny (Thomas), Moore (Trimboli)
NSW Sapphires will host next Saturday's Ansett Australia Summer Series grandfinal at Marconi Stadium after securing first place with a 3-0 win over fellow grandfinalists SASI Pirates today. The two teams were already assured of their berth in the championship decider going into today's Round 10 match, with the Sapphires holding a one-point lead in the race for the right to home advantage for the grandfinal. Reigning champions SASI Pirates made the better start to today's 'dress rehearsal', although could not break through on goal. In a half lacking scoring opportunities, Sapphires' Joanne Peters was denied a goal by a great diving save by SASI keeper Tracey Wheeler. NSW Sapphires then claimed the lead in the 32^nd minute, a pinpoint cross by Heather Garriock finished with a solid header by midfielder Alicia Cavanagh at the far post. The second half provided much more entertainment, both sides more constructive and creating chances. Joanne Burgess doubled NSW's lead in the 59^th minute, slotting home the loose ball after Wheeler could only parry a Kelly Golebiowski strike. Soon after, SASI lifted a gear and were most unlucky not to score from three great chances. Sharon Black first hit the crossbar with her 25 metre effort on goal. Sapphires' keeper Cassandra Kell then made two class saves within the space of three minutes, stopping a Kristy Moore 18 metre cracker, then denying Natalie Thomas' attempt. NSW sealed the win with five minutes remaining, Michelle Carney heading home amongst a goalmouth scramble. The loss is SASI Pirates' first in 15 matches, spanning over one and a third seasons. They will be keen to turn the tables next week for their second consecutive national league title from four grandfinal appearances although will enter the match as underdogs. NSW Sapphires hold the psychological advantage with today's solid win and are chasing their second league crown, having beaten the South Australians in the 1997/98 grandfinal.
Venue : Ainslie Football Club, Canberra
ACTAS Canberra Eclipse Beattie (Tifan), Bartlett, Wainwright, Taylor, Foxhill (Staniforth), Pelle (Borucinski), Wilson, PC Hepperlin (Madden), Karp, Doyle (Channing), Munoz Goals: Tal Karp 27	1	-	3	Victoria Vision L Kapusta, Davis, Barbieri, Wright, Oostdam, Hamilton, Walker (Ashdown), Digiammarco, Bisby, Fitzgerald (Kuralay), Terek Goals: Louisa Bisby 71, Selin Kuralay 88, Leigh Terek 93
Last-placed Victoria Vision today recorded their first win for the season, scoring three second half goals for a 3-1 result over ACTAS Canberra Eclipse. Victoria bounced back from two thrashings last weekend to combine well and pressure the Canberra defence. Vision almost scored after just 5 minutes, Kate Walker's freekick almost sneaking under the clutches of the goalkeeper. But Eclipse soon settled and took the lead midway through the first half, a fantastic long range strike from Tal Karp which sailed in just under the crossbar. Both sides created good chances, Eclipse's Caitlin Munoz coming closest in the 40th minute when her attempt hit the crossbar. Victoria were unlucky not to draw level with three top chances to strikers Sarah Fitzgerald and Leigh Terek just before the break. As the game wore on, Vision looked more and more dangerous. They were rewarded with the equaliser in the 71st minute, a top class freekick by Louisa Bisby from 28 metres on the right. Selin Kuralay, in off the bench just 11 minutes earlier, gave Vision the lead in the 88^th minute with a clinical shot from 15 metres. The visitors were then awarded a penalty in stoppage time, Leigh Terek making no mistake from the spot.
Venue : Coffs Harbour International Sports Stadium
Northern NSW Pride lineup unavailable	0	-	3	QAS Sting lineup unavailable Goals: Olivia Hohnke 25, Belinda Dawney 32, Jamara Maza 41
QAS Sting came away with a 3-0 win over Northern NSW Pride in the heat of Coffs Harbour, all three goals scored in a first half where Sting attacked at will. Olivia Hohnke opened the QAS account in the 25th minute with a classy freekick from the left corner of the 18-yard box, the ball flying into the top corner of the net. Seven minutes later, Sting's rookie striker Belinda Dawney hit the top of the goalscorer's chart with her 7th goal of the season. A long through ball from halfway found Dawney who turned and struck with a half volley, giving the keeper no chance from 12 metres. Four minutes before half-time, QAS' Jamara Maza broke free, her first shot not cleared by the Pride defence, allowing her a second go for Sting's third goal. Northern fought back for the first 20 minutes after the break but were unable to crack a rock solid Sting defence. Apart from QAS midfielder Kim Revell hitting the post in the 73rd minute, the match petered out with few other scoring opportunities.