The Glenorchy Knights are the 2020 Lakoseljac Cup champions after an enthralling 2-1 win over the Olympia Warriors at KGV Football Park.
In an end-to-end contest befitting of a cup final it was Thomas Young that stepped up with the winning goal and the Player of the Final award. His 74th minute strike broke a deadlock set up by two first-half goals, with an Adam Gorrie stunner cancelled out by an Alex Bellini free kick before the break. Both sides had chances to claim a decisive lead, but Young's goal combined with some resolute late defending saw the Knights take home the silverware.
The Clarence Zebras have turned the tables on the Olympia Warriors, producing a dominant performance to secure the 2020 Women's Statewide Cup with a 3-0 victory.
Danielle Kannegiesser fired her side into the lead in the opening moments and from there her side didn't look back, controlling the game from start to finish to claim the silverware.
In just the second minute the Clarence Zebras had the lead as Nichols pounced on a heavy touch from Roberts, slid it through to Kannegiesser who took a touch before picking out the bottom corner.
It changed the dynamic of the match as the Warriors…
The Olympia F.C Warriors have claimed the Under 20 Statewide Cup in domineering fashion, smashing the Glenorchy Knights 7-0 in decider. The Warriors wasted little time in taking the lead and were simply too strong for their outmatch opponents, scoring consistently throughout the 90 minutes.
They took the lead in just the second minute as Lufti Baddiley was on hand for a close range finish after a set piece had been headed back into the middle of the box.
On 17 minutes that lead was doubled as Koby Moschogiannis was afforded too much room in the box allowing him to nod home the cross from…
Football is the most played team sport in Tasmania, with more than 40,000 people involved including players, coaches, volunteers and referees. Federation Tasmania (FT) has an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the continued growth and development of the world game in this state. FT is seeking applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals for the newly-created role of Coach Development Manager.
Reporting to the CEO, this role will manage and deliver community and advanced coach education programs and services throughout the state. The role will have a…
Football Tasmania calls for council support in 2021 season
In an open letter to mayors, Football Tasmania has called on Tasmanian local councils to continue offering COVID-19 sporting ground-hire relief in the 2021 season.
Football Tasmania CEO Matt Bulkeley thanked local councils for offering fee relief to community sports, but warned that the financial impacts of COVID would affect clubs and associations for years to come.
“While the immediate health risks of the pandemic in Tasmania may have subsided, community sports organisations are still…
Please be advised that the 2021 AGM will be held on 14 February 2021. We will send an update in the coming weeks with timing and relevant documents. If you are unable to attend, please begin considering and engaging your club’s proxy.
Football Tasmania has announced licenses for the next three Women’s Super League seasons, with
the league expanding from six to seven teams and becoming truly state-wide with the addition of a
team from Launceston.
Clarence Zebras Football Club, Devonport City Soccer Club, Kingborough Lions United Football Club,
Launceston United Soccer Club, Olympia Football Club Warriors, South Hobart Football Club and
Taroona Football Club have all been offered a WSL license for the 2021-23 seasons.
Devonport, Launceston United and Taroona have been invited to join or re-join the league after
competing…
Football Tasmania President Bob Gordon has congratulated Janine Healey for winning the 2021 Citizen Award as part of the Launceston Community Recognition Awards.
Ms Healey won the award for her dedication and commitment to a number of community enriching groups, including in her role as director of the Football Tasmania Board.
Mr Gordon said Ms Healey had been a driving force behind the growth of football in Tasmania, especially among women and girls.
“Janine’s tireless work for football demonstrates why she thoroughly deserves this recognition and Football Tasmania feels very lucky to…
Valley Road Football Complex will be filled with the sight of hundreds of children playing football this weekend as Football Tasmania once again hosts the 2021 National SAP festival.
The aim of the festival is to provide young players a high level of competition to demonstrate the skills they have been developing over the past 3-4 years.
The festival, which usually attracts multiple mainland teams, has felt the impact of Covid-19 with teams from mainland states advising they wish to defer their participation until 2022.
This years’ event, which will showcase some of the…
Level 4 - Beginners Refereeing Course at KGV Football Tasmania, 18 Grove Road, Glenorchy
The course is a mix of theory indoor and outdoor practical sessions.
Please bring own refreshments and clothing appropriate for the weather conditions.
5 March 6.00pm - 8.30pm
6 March 10.30am – 5.30pm
7 March 10.30am - 5.30pm
Find more information or register here.
Contact -Tony Peart, Referee Development Manager
Email - refereemgr@footballfedtas.com.au
The Tasmanian Government are developing Tasmania’s first Child and Youth Wellbeing Strategy for 0-25 year olds.
Wellbeing is when a child or young person feels loved and safe, has the things they need, is healthy, learning and participating and has a positive sense of culture and identity.
They are seeking the views and ideas of Tasmanian children, young people, their caregivers, and the service sector to help develop the Wellbeing Strategy.
Football Tasmania has welcomed the return of A-League fixtures to Tasmania, predicting further growth of the sport after it was announced Western United would play two matches in Launceston each season for the next two years.
In an exciting opportunity for Tasmania’s high performance female players, Calder United, Western United’s feeder NPLW club, will also play a match against a Tasmanian women’s select team each year for the next two years.
Football Tasmania CEO Matt Bulkeley said the announcement marked an exciting step forward for the World Game in Tasmania.
Football Tasmania has welcomed the Federal Government’s formal approval to fund vital football upgrades at KGV and North Chigwell.
Football Tasmania President Bob Gordon said it was time for the blame game to stop and the building to start.
“There are now no more excuses as to why these two much needed projects can’t get underway immediately. Glenorchy City Council now has everything it needs to get on with the job and start these urgent projects,” Mr Gordon said.
“Football participation in Tasmania is bursting at the seams, however facilities for the World Game haven’t kept up with…
Further to the announcement that Calder United will be bringing their senior NPLW squad to Tasmania, Football Tasmania is seeking to appoint a set of experience and accredited coaches to oversee the selection and preparation of the Tasmanian Senior Women’s Select team to play against them. The dates of this match will be confirmed ASAP, however it is likely to be in the middle of April. We are also hoping to arrange another match for this group later in 2021.
FT is also seeking to appoint a set of experience and accredited coaches to oversee the selection and preparation of the Tasmanian…
