The Hobart Zebras scored a crucial three points in their title challenge today as they downed Kingborough Lions 4-2 at KGV. It was 2-0 at half time thanks to a Lily Hulton brace and then in an entertaining second half the Lions looked to fight back thanks to an early goal from Zoe Horgan but it would be Zebras who ultimately came out on top.
In a rematch of the Statewide Cup final we saw two weeks ago it took a little while for both teams to settle into the contest, the first real chance not coming until the 11th minute when Zoe Nichols got a shot off under pressure from Hanna Manuela…
The Olympia Warriors claimed a comfortable 5-1 win over Riverside Olympic on Saturday afternoon, as they controlled the contest and overcame a rocket of a goal from Christopher Wademan.
The game began with the home team attacking with purpose, before Riverside had a chance from a freekick. In the 4thminute Jono Ladic played a fantastic curling ball over the visitors’ defence to find Ortmann, who crossed the ball in well to Mearns, and forced a good save from Jarrod Hill.
Two minutes after this chance and it was Olympia again asserting their early dominance. This chance was sparked after the…
The Devonport Strikers have stormed to their biggest win in the NPL TAS this season, registering a massive 12-0 away win over Clarence United at Wentworth Park. The win came courtesy of a Miles Barnard eight goal haul, which broke the record for most goals scored by an individual player in an NPL TAS game, beating the prior mark of 7 set by Adam Mckeown.
The opening minute was a real indicator of things to come as Barnard wasted no time getting started. As he stormed down the wing, keeper Matthew Dyson ran out to clear, before Barnard calmly ran around him and shot from tightest angle…
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Clarence 0-12 Devonport
The Devonport Strikers have stormed to their biggest win in the NPL TAS this season, registering a massive 12-0 away win over Clarence United at Wentworth Park. The win came courtesy of a Miles Barnard eight goal haul, which broke the record for most goals scored by an individual player in an NPL TAS game, beating the prior mark of 7 set by Adam Mckeown.
Match Report
Olympia 5-1 Riverside
The Olympia Warriors claimed a comfortable 5-1 win over Riverside Olympic on Saturday afternoon, as they controlled the contest and…
A number of Tasmanian referees either have, or soon will be heading across Bass Strait to test themselves on bigger, and national stages.
Four local officials have been trialling in the NPL Victoria Competitions in the month of June, in order to catch the eye of FFA's referees department, who have assessed their performances with an eye to future A-League appointments.
Brenton Kopra and Tony Peart have been assessed on their performances in games as the main referees, whilst Nathan Coad and Thomas Mace have done likewise in the capacity as Assistants, running the line.
Valley Road is set to be transformed into a sea of pink this weekend, as the the Devonport Strikers play host the inaugural McGrath Foundation Pink Game, to help raise funds for breast cancer awareness.
The Strikers will be taking on South Hobart in a rematch of the Lakoseljac Cup Final in a massive encounter that will go a long way towards determining the 2019 NPL TAS title.
The Strikers are encouraging everyone who comes along to the game to wear some pink coloured clothing or accessories, to help create a sea of pink around the ground to show support for the cause.
During the July school holidays, Football Tasmania will hold trials for the State U13 and U14 Boys squads that will participate in the National Youth Championships in Coffs Harbour during the Term 3 school holidays (Sept – Oct).
The final squads will be determined from trials and from consideration of players currently in the Football Tasmania Talent Support Programs in each region.
Players from the U13 age group in the Launceston region should note the date for their trials as this lies outside of the school holiday period as the NTJSA U13 squad will be at the Kanga Cup.
Football Tasmania CEO Matt Bulkeley has congratulated the Matildas on a great effort at the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup, predicting a spike in female football participation in Tasmania off the back of the tournament.
“Despite going out earlier than we all hoped, the Matildas’ skill and passion has once again seen them capture the hearts and minds of all Tasmanian football fans – especially the young girls who aspire to one day pull on the green and gold and represent the Matildas at future tournaments,” Mr Bulkeley said.
“We know that participation rates typically soar after a major…
South Hobart FC have drawn a home FFA Cup tie against the NPL NSW side, and former NSL powerhouse, the Marconi Stallions.
The Stallions are one of the most famous clubs in Australian Football and should pose a tough test for South, who took on a NSW based opponent in Sydney Utd 58 in their last FFA Cup venture.
They currently occupy sit ninth place on the NPL NSW table this season with six wins, a draw and nine losses from their 16 matches to date.
There is a Tasmanian connection to the side too, with one of Tasmania's two Socceroos, Dominic Longo, having played 199 games, and scored 4…
They started Saturday on the bottom of the Women's Super League table, but a dominant display has seen South Hobart climb out of the basement with an 8-0 win over Clarence.
The two sides had one win apiece in their previous two meetings, but the result this time was never in doubt as South overwhelmed their opponents from start to finish. Charlotte Ingram led the way with four goals, and she was well supported by Pishon Choi and Phoebe Djakic in an electric attacking performance.
It took just fifteen seconds for the tone to be set for the rest of the day, as Ingram burst down the left wing…
A dominant second-half display from the Hobart Zebras against Launceston City was enough to help them return to winning ways after some less than desirable performances in recent weeks. The Zebras captain, Matthew Sanders, lead by example after urging more from his players during last week's post-game interview. Two goals and an assist from the skipper will go a long way towards restoring the passion in the Zebras dressing room as they claimed a 3-0 win.
Throughout the first half, the contest flowed somewhat evenly. The Zebras were presented with slightly more opportunities, but the more…
Ulverstone produced a vintage display to inflict Olympia’s first defeat of the WSL season. The open ended affair showed no signs of the caginess that was on show in the season’s earlier encounter at Valley Road. As Ulverstone’s high press was too much for the Olympia defence to handle. A penalty finished by Jazmin White and second half goal by Lucy Foote secured the win for the home side.
Early in the piece, Olympia were the side to press high up the park. Their organisation and execution saw a few shaky moments early by the Ulverstone keeper and her defence while in possession. However the…
Isky Van Doorne has waved goodbye to South Hobart with a man-of-the-match performance in his final game, as a pair of assists from the Calgary Flyer led South to a 2-0 win over Glenorchy Knights.
The result keeps South in the thick of the NPL TAS title race, and while they struggled to land a killer blow to end the contest, they were never really troubled as a goal in each half saw them claim a vital three points. Confirming post-match that he will be taking up a playing opportunity in Leipzig, Germany in the coming week, Van Doorne was at his electrifying best and was ably supported by a…
Valley Road is set to be transformed into a sea of pink this weekend, as the the Devonport Strikers play host the inaugural McGrath Foundation Pink Game, to help raise funds for breast cancer awareness.
The Strikers will be taking on South Hobart in a rematch of the Lakoseljac Cup Final in a massive encounter that will go a long way towards determining the 2019 NPL TAS title.
The Strikers are encouraging everyone who comes along to the game to wear some pink coloured clothing or accessories, to help create a sea of pink around the ground and show support for the cause.
South Hobart FC are set to learn who awaits them in the FFA Cup Round of 32 when the draw is held tonight.
With some 737 clubs entering the 2019 competition the final 32 of the knockout competition is now set, with South Hobart earning their place in the draw by winning the Lakoseljac Cup, when they defeated the side that took Tasmania's place in the competition last season, Devonport.
The Strikers have twice advanced to the Round of 16 of the competition in their two appearances, something South will be striving to match, as they return to the competition they last played in back in 2015.…
The keepers with clean sheets were scarcely tested this week, but Jarrod Hill was peppered with shots in the Roos net and his quality shot stopping saw him making 10 saves in the match to help avoid a major blowout.
RB- Ryu Yonezawa (Hobart Zebras)
The Japanese full back was a dynamic two way player for his side who looked to really push onto midfield when his side was in possession and dictate the play from deep.
CB- Jack Bowman (South Hobart)
Deputising for Hugh Ludford, Bowman showed they don't lack for defensive depth with an accomplished display that saw…
South Hobart FC have drawn a home FFA Cup tie against the NPL NSW side, and former NSL powerhouse, the Marconi Stallions.
The Stallions are one of the most famous clubs in Australian Football and should pose a tough test for South, who took on a NSW based opponent in Sydney Utd 58 in their last FFA Cup venture.
They currently occupy ninth place on the NPL NSW table this season with six wins, a draw and nine losses from their 16 matches to date.
There is a Tasmanian connection to the side too, with one of Tasmania's two Socceroos, Dominic Longo, having played 199 games, and scored 4 goals…
The Hobart Zebras comfortably took care of Clarence United 8-0 on Wednesday night, cutting the gap to Olympia at the top of the table to just a single point.
The first goal of the night came courtesy of Allie Berry, after Zoe Nichols delivered a lovely through ball down the wing. Berry made no mistake finishing into the bottom right corner. That goal was Berry's 10th WSL goal of the season.
A mere two minutes later Clarence again fumbled possession in the defence and Zoe Nichols went from assisting goals to scoring as she took her aim inside the box and buried the ball past Amelia…
