With the Divisional Men and youth squads having the weekend off, the action started with our FQPL Women in Mackay last Saturday
Unfortunately, a shortage of numbers meant our Women U23 were forced to forfeit their match and any chance of Premiership this year. Despite that, from 4th spot on the ladder, they will be an absolute force in the finals and are looking forward to the rest of the season.
The Premier ladies ground out a win against Country, again with a depleted squad. Whitsunday had a slight upper hand in the first half, holding the possession and pressuring Country defence. Willow was able to get one past the keeper mid-way through to put the ladies 1-0 up going into half time.
The second half was a tough, physical battle with Country drawing level 3 times, only for Whitsundays to get one more and pull ahead. Willow got the first goal back, finishing a corner from Mathilde, Mathilde herself then pushed one past the keeper in a scrappy tussle in the box and finally Laura fired up to put one away off a free kick from Willow.
A massive shoutout to all of the U23 girls that stepped up to their first ever game of Prems; we would not have got the win without the contribution of all. The win keeps the side in 3rd place and a contender for second place in the premiership.
Our FQPL men faced City Brothers with U23 facing an up-hill battle against the in form City Brothers. Despite brave efforts, City were always in control and showed why they are a close contender in the top 3.
A different story for our FQPL team who ran out winners 7-1. Jake Kenna opened the scoring in the first 10 minutes, but City kept the visitors scoreless until just before half time when Jak scored his second. After the break, an early own goal by City deflated the home side and the goals flowed with another to Jake, Delors scoring 2 goals and Alan O’Donnell converting a penalty.
A dominant performance Whitsunday in the lead up to their Champions League game this Saturday 29th June at 7pm at the Whitsunday Sports Park. They face off against Edge Hill United FC in a bid to become North Queensland Champs and progress to the next stage of the League.
Contributed with thanks to Allan Milostic.
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