McDonald’s NPL Tasmania Round 6
Derby Delight as City Hit United For Six
Launceston City closed the gap to the competition's top four with an emphatic victory over neighbours Launceston United in their Saturday evening derby. Diesel Murfet and Thierry Swaby ran riot in attack, causing the United defence all manner of issues as City stormed to a thumping win. The only sour note for the visitors came 10 minutes from the end when Mac Wilcox was sent off, leaving City to play out the game with 10 men.
Final Score
Launceston United 0
Launceston City 6 (D.Murfet 4, 57, T.Swaby 13', 65', W.Humphrey 17, M.Yawngtun 71')
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Stalemate at the Den
The Kingborough Lions frustrated the Devonport Strikers and held them to a 0-0 draw in a stalemate at Lightwood Park. The Strikers certainly had their opportunities to take all three points, with Riku Ichimura firing wide from the penalty spot in the first half, whilst a host of other scoring chances went begging. Masatoshi Kawano was rock solid in net for the Lions as they held the Champions at bay and earned a point that sees them remain in fourth spot.
Final Score
Kingborough Lions 0
Devonport Strikers 0
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Morton Treble Fires South Hobart Past Roos
Riverside Olympic led South Hobart 1-0 at halftime before the home side turned things around in the second half and stormed to a comfortable 5-1 victory. Star man Nick Morton was at his brilliant best, scoring a superb hat-trick including a delightful free kick as South Hobart moved up into second place on the table with the thumping win.
Final Score
South Hobart 5 (H.Oates 48, N.Morton 50' 64' 79', J.Schofield 59')
Riverside Olympic 1 (J.Trevis 45+3')
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Wasteful Knights Hold Off Zebras
The Glenorchy Knights remain in top spot following a 2-1 win over the Clarence Zebras at Wentworth Park. Knights were in control for the majority of the contest and probably should've led by more than the 2-0 lead they enjoyed when Kyle Vincent halved the lead five minutes from stoppage time. The Knights wouldn't slip up at the back again however and banked the three points to remain the league leaders ahead of a big game next week against the Strikers.
Final Score
Clarence Zebras 1 (K.Vincent 83')
Glenorchy Knights 2 (S.Cordwell 33', M.Brkic 38')
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