McDonald’s NPL Tasmania Round 4
Points Shared In Top of the Table Clash
In the biggest game of the season to date, the spoils were shared between the Glenorchy Knights and South Hobart, as they played out a tightly contested 1-1 draw. The Knights squandered some decent scoring chances to take the lead and when Nick Morton converted from the penalty spot in the 72nd minute it appeared like it might cost them. But Riley Dillon came to his side's rescue with his late equaliser in the 88th minute earning a point that keeps the Knights on top of the table.
Final Score
South Hobart 1 (N.Morton 72’)
Glenorchy Knights 1 (R.Dillon 88’)
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Strikers Set Piece Prowess Downs Riverside
The Devonport Strikers took advantage of the draw between Knights and South to draw level with them on points by downing Riverside 5-1. The Strikers did the bulk of the damage from set pieces, terrorising the Riverside defence from corners and scoring their first 4 goals via that avenue. Zac Reissig bagged a late consolation goal but for now the Roos remain rooted to the foot of the table.
Final Score
Riverside Olympic 1 (Z.Reissig 88’)
Devonport Strikers 5 (C.Bidwell 45+3’, T.Barton 12’ 52’, B.Denehey 57’, R.Ichimura 80’)
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Lions Sneak Past City
In a tight battle at the Den, it was the Kingborough Lions who again showed their prowess at fighting back, overturning a 1-0 deficit to win 2-1. Both sides converted a penalty, with the difference between the sides on the final scoreboard a fine-headed effort from Eli Luttmer, glancing home a Douce free kick in style. The result sees a gap of five points open up between the two teams, who now sit fourth and fifth on the table respectively.
Final Score
Kingborough Lions 2 (E.Luttmer 52’, N Mies 68’)
Launceston City 1 (W.Humphrey 42’)
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Zebras Break Through For First Victory
The Clarence Zebras claimed their first victory under new coach Mark Astley, scoring a big 6-1 victory over Launceston United. Ayouba Kenneh continued his goalscoring form and had the visitors ahead inside the first 10 minutes, but from there it was all one-way traffic as the Zebras stormed to a big win with Cade Smith bagging a brace and five other individual goalscorers joining him on the score sheet.
Final Score
Clarence Zebras 6 (C.Smith 19’, 50’, S.Tooze 34’, B.Tilley 60’, K.Vincent 80’, S.Cummins 90+2’)
Launceston United 1 (A.Kenneh 8’)
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