McDonald’s Women's Super League Round 9
Kannegiesser Saves Lions at the Death
A final minute strike from Danielle Kannegiesser saw the Kingborough Lions sneak past Riverside Olympic 3-2 in a wildly entertaining clash at Windsor Park. The Roos came close to claiming a breakthrough victory, but the Lions dug deep and found the late winner after a Hannah Walsh brace had left the game in the balance, tied at 2-2. It means the Lions winning streak will continue into next week's Statewide Cup Final against the Strikers, whilst the Roos will take heart from an encouraging performance that suggests a first win isn't too far away.
Final Score
Riverside Olympic 2 (L.Johns 15’ M.Connolly 53’)
Kingborough Lions 3 (H.Walsh 34’, 54’, D.Kannegiesser 90’)
Match Highlights
Strikers Win Windy Affair
The Devonport Strikers emerged with the 3 points to maintain their lead atop the table, winning a wind-impacted game 3-2 over Launceston United. In nightmarish conditions for the side's goalkeepers, with howling, swirling winds causing chaos throughout the clash, the Strikers once again found a way to win the match - despite a brace from Lucy Smith for the hosts - as Lucy Foote scored the winner midway through the second half.
Final Score
Launceston United 2 (L.Smith 9’ 54’)
Devonport Strikers 3 (G.King 11’, A.White 27’, L.Foote 65’)
Match Highlights
South Bounce Back Against Pirates
South Hobart snapped out of a midseason funk, as they got back on the winner's list with a 5-0 victory over Taroona FC. Entering the game off the back of consecutive heavy defeats, the defending champions simply had to get a result here if they wanted to defend their title and did so convincingly, rarely looking troubled en-route to a win that leaves them six points behind the Strikers.
Final Score
Taroona 0
South Hobart 5 (G.Baez 22’, J.Mamic 42’ 54’, P.Choi 49’, N.Moutsatsos 87’)
Match Highlights