McDonald’s Women's Super League Round 8
Lions Roar To Down Champions
The Kingborough Lions produced their best performance of the season, as they downed South Hobart 4-1 at D'arcy Street. All five goals came in a highly dramatic first half, with 3 goals arriving in the space of just 7 minutes shortly before the half time break. The Lions then shut out South's attempts to claw back in the second half, defending well to preserve the lead and draw level on points with the defending Champions on the table. It makes it consecutive heavy defeats at home for South Hobart, who have some work to do if they are going to defend their WSL crown.
South Hobart 1 (J.Mamic 40’)
Kingborough Lions 4 (L.Davis 12’, H.Walsh 29’, A.Wylie 36’, D.Kannegiesser 43’)
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Strikers Edge Past Pirates
The Devonport Strikers extended their lead atop the table as they downed a plucky Taroona FC 2-1 at Lightwood Park. The Pirates took the lead in the opening minutes via Madi James and it took 'til the second half for the Strikers to draw level, as Abbie White squared things up. Maddy Payne then won and converted a penalty five minutes later to hand the Strikers the lead, which they would not cede. The victory leaves the Strikers unbeaten on top after 8 rounds, and now with a 6-point gap to South and the Lions.
Final Score
Taroona FC 1 (M.James 3’)
Devonport Strikers 2 (A.White 52’, M.Payne 57’)
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Smith Doubles Down Knights
A pair of braces from Olivia and Lucy Smith helped fire Launceston United to a 4-2 road win over the Glenorchy Knights at KGV as they bounced back from Cup disappointment the week prior. In an open and attacking affair, Olivia Smith had the visitors ahead with the first chance of the match but the lead lasted just 20 minutes as Megan Goscombe ensured the game was locked at 1-1 at half time. Lucy Smith then scored twice in the space of five minutes early in the second half to provide some breathing room, before Olivia extended the lead to 4-1. Jemima Brown pulled one back for the Knights, but it was merely a consolation marker as United returned North with the points.
Final Score
Glenorchy Knights 2 (M.Goscombe 26’, J.Brown 89’)
Launceston United 4 (O.Smith 4’ 72’, L.Smith 49’ 55’)
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