It was a battle of the Women's Super League's newest teams, and it was Launceston United that continued their winning start to the season with a 3-2 win over the Devonport Strikers at Valley Road. Three first-half goals put United in the box seat, but they had to overcome a furious Devonport comeback to claim all three points.
It took less than three minutes for the visitors to take the lead, with an early corner giving them a chance to catch the Strikers napping. A high delivery to the near post drew a crowd of defenders, but Launceston's Madison Gilpin read the ball best and snuck in…
The Kingborough Lions have continued their winning ways with a 2-0 victory over Launceston City at Buckby Land Rover Park.
City defended very well, holding the line keeping Lions at bay. City keeper Lachie Clark was called to action, making some great saves denying Ben Hamlett and Keenan Douce early.
Kobe Kemp was shoved off the ball in the penalty box but the referee waved play on and on we went.
Andrew Taylor finally got the breakthrough goal in the 75th minute after Keenan Douce's free-kick delivery found him for a headed finish at the near post, which sent the Lions in a frenzy of…
Devonport Strikers 0-1 South Hobart
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-8zG6as_Bc&t=7733s
The Devonport Strikers tasted defeat at their home ground for the first time in more than 1,000 days, going down 1-0 to South Hobart at Valley Road. In a game where both sides struggled to find goalscoring chances, a second half Nick Morton penalty was enough to give the visitors an upset victory over the three-time defending champions.
It was hardly the perfect day for a free-flowing game of football, and both sides were heavily reliant on long aerial passes to move the ball forward early. There was…
Devonport Strikers 2-3 Launceston United
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOrdbIpUP8Y
It was a battle of the Women’s Super League’s newest teams, and it was Launceston United that continued their winning start to the season with a 3-2 win over the Devonport Strikers at Valley Road. Three first-half goals put United in the box seat, but they had to overcome a furious Devonport comeback to claim all three points.
It took less than three minutes for the visitors to take the lead, with a high corner headed home at the near post by United's Madison Gilpin. The hosts looked shell-shocked after…
Football Tasmania is committed to ensuring the State can still benefit from the 2023 Women's World Cup, despite FIFA’s decision not to select Launceston as a host city.
Football Tasmania CEO, Matt Bulkeley, said the decision by FIFA was a setback, but he welcomed the comments of the Premier this morning.
“This morning the Premier made it clear that he wants to continue discussions with Football Tasmania about the best way to ensure our sport has the infrastructure it needs,” Mr Bulkeley said.
“We will work constructively with anyone who wants to see the World Game continue to grow in…
Football Tasmania has welcomed the State Government’s $10 million commitment to upgrade facilities at Valley Road, Churchill Park, Birch Avenue and Lightwood Park, positioning Tasmania to host training basecamps as part of the 2023 Women’s World Cup.
“Today’s announcement is a huge win for Tasmanian football,” said Football Tasmania CEO Matt Bulkeley.
“We’re extremely grateful to Premier Gutwein and Minister for Sport Jane Howlett for their continued support of the World Game in Tasmania.
“By recognising the magnitude of this opportunity, they have made sure tens of thousands of Tasmanians…
Football Tasmania has congratulated Tasmanian referee Lauren Hargrave for being chosen to officiate the W-League Grand Final this Sunday.
Hargrave has been selected as an Assistant Referee to run the line in the final between Sydney FC and Melbourne Victory at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium in Sydney.
Football Tasmania Referee Manager Tony Peart said it was fantastic to see a Tasmanian chosen to perform on the highest football stage in Australia.
“Lauren has been a trailblazer for female referees in Tasmania, officiating for over ten years in the state and becoming a qualified assessor and…
Football Tasmania welcomes the sport-related announcement today from the Premier, Peter Gutwein and Minister for Sport & Recreation, Jane Howlett. The commitment to continue and expand a number of policies if re-elected is a positive outcome for the football and broader sporting community.
FT CEO Matt Bulkeley said ‘a continuation and expansion of Ticket to Play will help ensure more Tasmanian children and young people can play the states most popular team sport. Since its inception football has experienced the highest update of Ticket to Play vouchers for registered club players and we…
Football Tasmania has announced senior and youth women’s Tasmanian squads to play against Calder United in Launceston on Thursday, 22 April.
The matches will be played as curtain raisers before Western United host Wellington Phoenix in the A-League at UTAS Stadium as part of the Festival of Football.
Football Tasmania CEO Matt Bulkeley congratulated all selected players, saying it was a wonderful opportunity for them to represent their state and potentially open opportunities to play at a higher level.
“Football is Tasmania’s most played team sport, and we are proud to lead the nation as the…
We would like to thank you for your support of the Festival of Football which has been a great success so far with a large amount of support from our Tasmanian football community.
In particular we would like to thank all of our volunteers from clubs and associations that have donated their time to assist in organising and volunteering at these events.
More information about what's still to come for the Festival of Football line up can be found here.
There are a few important messages that we would like to inform you of prior to the games.
Many of you would be aware that Kieren Whitehouse, Captain of the senior men’s team at the Somerset Sharks, was tragically killed in a car accident last Thursday night. On behalf of the Board and staff of Football Tasmania, and indeed the entire football family, I would like to extend our deepest condolences to Shania, his extended family, and all the members of the club – in particular his team mates.
Kieren was a wonderful young man who contributed to the club in so many ways, both on and off the field. He was a great club man who coached youth teams, helped at club working bees and led…
Tasmania’s finest female footballers are gearing up to represent their state tomorrow evening in Launceston, with senior and youth teams lining up against Victorian outfit Calder United at UTAS Stadium.
The matches will be played before Western United face Wellington Phoenix in the A-League at 1.45pm and 4.15pm.
Football Tasmania CEO Matt Bulkeley said it was a great opportunity for talented Tasmanian players to test their skills at a higher level.
“With the highest proportion of female players of any state in Australia at 28 per cent and an expanded state-wide competition, women’s…
Football Tasmania has welcomed today’s commitment by Labor to improve football infrastructure and help more Tasmanians enjoy the World Game, including building a boutique rectangular stadium in Hobart.
If elected, Labor has committed to matching the Liberals’ $10 million to upgrade Valley Road, Churchill Park, Birch Avenue and Lightwood Park to prepare each venue to host basecamps for the 2023 Women’s World Cup, also pledging an additional $4.8 million towards infrastructure upgrades at Clare Street, Montello Road, Prospect Vale, Somerset, Ulverstone and Wentworth Park.
Date: Saturday April 10
Venue: Darcy Street
Kick-off: 2:00 PM
2021 record:
South Hobart: 2-0-0 (first in NPL TAS)
Launceston City: 0-0-2 (seventh in NPL TAS)
Top scorers:
South Hobart: Nick Morton (3)
Launceston City: N/A
Preview:
This may look like a lopsided matchup on paper, but look a little deeper and it could be far from a walk in the park for South Hobart up against Launceston City. Despite opening the season with two losses there is plenty of reason for optimism for City, with narrow defeats to the defending champion…
Date: Saturday April 10
Venue: WMPS Park
Kick-off: 1:00 PM
2021 record:
Launceston United: 2-0-0 (first in WSL)
South Hobart: 1-0-1 (fourth in WSL)
Top scorers:
Launceston United: Danielle Gunton (3)
South Hobart: Niki Moutsatsos (2)
Preview:
Sitting on top of the table after a stunning start to the season, Launceston United will look to continue that winning form when they host South Hobart. They had to hold off a furious fightback from the Strikers last round, but United showed their resolve to claim their second…
The Glenorchy Knights have continued their undefeated start to the season, holding off a Kingborough Lions fightback to win 5-2 at Lightwood Park. A hat-trick to Alex Walter kept the Knights in front despite a brace from Kingborough's Adam McKeown, before a pair of late goals made the final margin more comfortable.
It was the Lions that looked more comfortable from the opening whistle, moving the ball well and locking the ball in their attacking half for almost the entire first five minutes. They couldn't convert that into scoring chances, though, and the Knights quickly settled and took the…
South Hobart 5-0 Launceston City
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NXVtIF7brU
South Hobart have continued their dominant start to the season, cruising to a 5-0 win over Launceston City at Darcy Street. It took almost the entire first half for them to crack a stubborn City defence, but a second-half surge headlined by a brace from Nick Morton saw them claim another big win.
South looked comfortable on the ball throughout the first half and did the bulk of the attacking, but they lacked the finishing touches until the dying moments of the period. They were well held by a Launceston defence…
The Clarence Zebras have blown the MyState Women's Super League season wide open, beating the defending champion Olympia Warriors 2-1 at Warrior Park. The visitors struck early in each half to take a 2-0 lead, and they kept their composure to hold off a late Warriors push and leave with a win.
It was a steady start to the game, with both sides moving the ball forward well but struggling to find the finishing touches. With neither side threatening the goal in the opening exchanges it took a slice of good fortune for the Zebras to take the lead in the tenth minute. After receiving the pass 25…
MyState Women's Super League
Launceston United vs Olympia Warriors
Date: Saturday April 17
Venue: UTAS Stadium
Kick-off: 11:45 AM
2021 record:
Launceston United: 2-0-1 (first in WSL)
Olympia Warriors: 1-0-1 (fifth in WSL)
Top scorers:
Launceston United: Danielle Gunton (5)
Olympia Warriors: Mia Cane (3)
Preview:
Both of these sides suffered shock losses in round three, and it will be very interesting to see how they bounce back on the big stage at UTAS Stadium. Launceston United would have been disappointed to give away a two-goal lead to South Hobart,…
