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Whitsunday United Weekly Football Report: August 24, 2024

It was an exciting week for Whitsunday United, with 8 out of 10 teams advancing to the finals next week.

Div 1 and Div 2 Men:
The Div 1 and Div 2 men played their final regular-season games against the Lions in Mackay on Friday night. The Div 2 team ended their season with a hard-fought 2-2 draw, showing promise for the future. The Div 1 men clinched a 2-1 victory, with a late header from Mike Downing, securing a spot in the finals against the Wanderers.

U13 Div 1:
The U13 Div 1 team had a fantastic game, defeating the Magpies 4-1. Jayce scored twice and was named Man of the Match, while Charlie, the season’s top scorer, added another goal. The team finished second and will face the Rangers in the semi-finals.

U14/15 Div 1:
The U14/15 Div 1 team ended their season with an 8-0 loss to Lions Green. Despite the defeat, the team showed resilience throughout the match.

U23 Women:
The U23 Women’s team had a strong weekend, winning 5-0 against both Rangers FC and Dolphins FC. Bre led the scoring across both matches, while the team’s solid defence secured their second-place finish for the season.

Premiers Ladies:
The Premiers Ladies finished their season with a 9-0 win over Rangers and a 3-0 victory against Dolphins. The team’s excellent performances secured them second place heading into the finals.

U23 Men and FQPL Men:
The U23 Men made a remarkable comeback, winning 4-3 against the Wanderers to secure fourth place. The FQPL Men ended their match with a draw, dropping them to third place on the ladder.

It has been a strong season for Whitsunday United, with many teams advancing to the finals. Best of luck to everyone next week!

Men’s Division 1 Premiership Winners in 2024. A huge season and well deserved. Photo supplied

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