Women's Statewide Cup Final
Launceston United vs Olympia Warriors
Date: Monday June 14
Venue: KGV
Kick-off: 11:30 AM
Road to the final
Launceston United
R16: 8-1 vs Glenorchy Knights
QF: 15-0 vs Newtown White Eagles
SF: 2-3 @ Kingborough
Olympia Warriors
QF: 0-3 @ South Hobart
SF: 1-0 vs Clarence Zebras
Top scorers
Launceston United: Danielle Gunton (6)
Olympia Warriors: Madi Chambers (3)
Preview:
The experienced heads meet the top flight newcomers in an intriguing Women's Statewide Cup final, with the Olympia Warriors and Launceston United set to do battle.…
Date: Saturday June 19
Venue: Valley Road
Kick-off: 2:15 PM
2021 record
Devonport Strikers: 6-1-2 (second in NPL TAS)
Launceston City: 1-1-6 (seventh in NPL TAS)
Top scorers
Devonport Strikers: Brody Denehey (8)
Launceston City: Yasin Mohammadi (2)
Preview:
If the Strikers can put a hold on their Lakoseljac Cup title celebrations for long enough, they will return to action against Launceston City this weekend. Any game following the emotional rollercoaster of Monday's cup final would be a danger game, but the Strikers…
The Olympia Warriors have gotten the Statewide Cup monkey off their backs at their third attempt, with a 3-1 victory over Launceston United at KGV earning them the 2021 trophy.
Right from the get-go, the action from Launceston could be summed up with one word: aggression. United were hell-bent on bringing plenty of physicality to the reigning WSL champions, not allowing the midfield of Innocent Michael and Leah Gubb any room in the opening minutes. That pressure paid off when Jess Robinson scored for an early breakthrough, sending the United travelling fans into…
The Devonport Strikers have won the 2021 Lakoseljac Cup, winning a thrilling penalty shootout 4-3 over the Glenorchy Knights. A 1-1 scoreline after 90 minutes and 2-2 after extra time sent the game to the penalty spot in one of the most epic finals in Tasmanian football history.
Team news saw a big out for Strikers with Connor Parke still unavailable due to the concussion protocols in place, so up stepped New Zealand import Jordan Lamb into the starting lineup. Glenorchy didn't fare much better with selections, with cup-tied signing Austin Yost not cleared to…
Football Tasmania is excited to announce the Head Coaches of our state teams competing in the 2021 National Youth Championships. Please join us in congratulating:
Chris Hey – Head Coach U16 Girls
Karen Wills – Head Coach U14 Girls
Darren Purton – Head Coach Under 15 Boys
Harry Rickus – Head Coach Under 14 Boys
Other positions for these teams will be announced in coming weeks.
Our Under 14 and Under 15 boys teams will be travelling to Coffs Harbour in September and our Under 14 and Under 16 girls teams will be heading to Canberra in October.
Being selected to represent your state at a national competition is one of the greatest honours a junior athlete can have, but unfortunately, not all talented players are able to participate due to the costs involved.
Football Tasmania is working to change that, launching a new fundraising initiative through the Australian Sports Foundation in an effort to make sure all players can compete if selected.
The fund is open to both the public and businesses and was kicked-off with a donation by Polyfoam Tasmania today.
Football Tasmania CEO Matt Bulkeley said every Tasmanian player should have…
Football Tasmania CEO Matt Bulkeley has congratulated 22-year-old Nathaniel Atkinson for winning the Joe Marston Medal for a best on ground performance in last night’s A-League Grand Final – saying it highlights the potential for Tasmanian footballers to make the highest levels of the sport.
“For Nathaniel to score a goal and be named best on ground in the biggest match on the Australian domestic football calendar is an outstanding achievement for which he, his family, home club Riverside Olympic, and the Tasmanian football community should be very proud.” he said.
“Nathaniel has worked…
Devonport Strikers will find out tonight if they will face an A-League opponent in the next round of the FFA Cup, as the draw for the Round of 32 takes place.
Devonport are in the South Zone of the draw, which includes A-League champions Melbourne City, New Zealand based Wellington Phoenix, either Western United or Newcastle Jets and four clubs from Victoria’s NPL.
Football Tasmania CEO Matt Bulkeley said this meant the Strikers were a three in seven chance of drawing A-League opposition.
“Devonport have been a wonderful representative for Tasmania in the FFA Cup over the past few years…
Football Tasmania has commended the Government’s relaunch of the Ticket to Play program which was announced today by Minister for Sport and Recreation Jane Howlett.
Football Tasmania CEO Matt Bulkeley said Ticket to Play was an important program to help make community sport accessible to all.
“We know cost can be a barrier to sports participation access for many families, and we congratulate the Government for continuing to address this issue so that more Tasmanians can reap the benefits of playing sport,” Mr Bulkeley said.
“Playing sport, especially for children, has a wide range of…
Football Tasmania will be conducting a Skill training certificate course at KGV – commencing on Sunday July 25th
This course is open to all , will require 12 participants to proceed
For coaches training 9-13 year old players
In the Skill Acquisition Phase the coach MUST focus on building a solid foundation of technical skill.
The course is conducted over 14 hours, is fully practical and deals with the development of the 5 Functional Game Skills:
First Touch
Striking the Ball
Running with the Ball
1 v 1 attacking
1 v 1 defending
Date: Saturday June 19
Venue: Valley Road
Kick-off: 12:00 PM
2021 record
Devonport Strikers: 3-0-3 (fifth in WSL)
South Hobart: 3-1-4 (fourth in WSL)
Top scorers
Devonport Strikers: Jazmin White (6)
South Hobart: Pishon Choi (4)
Preview:
Two teams following a very similar trajectory will meet here, with South Hobart travelling north to take on the Devonport Strikers. Both sides started the season fairly well, fell into a rut, and are now looking to rebound after some promising results.
The Clarence Zebras have claimed a memorable win in the MyState Women's Super League, storming back from a two-goal deficit to beat Launceston United 3-2. The ladder leaders were stunned as United took a 2-0 lead early in the second half at Wentworth Park, but a penalty with 20 minutes remaining kept them close before two goals in the final ten minutes sealed an unlikely victory. Zoe Nichols was the hero, netting the winner with five minutes remaining on the clock.
Both sides eased out of the blocks from the opening whistle, with no clear-cut chances but plenty of forays forward. The Zebras…
Date: Saturday June 26
Venue: Wentworth Park
Kick-off: 2:15 PM
2021 record
Clarence Zebras: 2-1-6 (sixth in NPL TAS)
Devonport Strikers: 7-1-2 (second in NPL TAS)
Top scorers
Clarence Zebras: Riley Dillon (10)
Devonport Strikers: Brody Denehey (10)
Preview:
While the Zebras and the Strikers sit in opposite halves of the table, there should be plenty of entertainment on offer when the league's two leading scorers go head-to-head.
In the Zebras corner is Riley Dillon, who has thrived despite his team's struggles this year. He…
Date: Saturday June 26
Venue: Wentworth Park
Kick-off: 12:00 PM
2021 record
Clarence Zebras: 7-1-1 (first in WSL)
Devonport Strikers: 4-0-3 (fourth in WSL)
Top scorers
Clarence Zebras: Allie Berry (10)
Devonport Strikers: Jazmin White (8)
Preview:
A thrilling win last round saw the Clarence Zebras extend their lead atop the table, and they will look to do the same again when they host the in-form Strikers this week.
It took a late surge to see the Zebras over the line in round 10 as they came back from a two-goal…
It was an 11-goal fiesta on Saturday as ladder leaders, Clarence Zebras welcomed Devonport Strikers on a crisp winter’s day at Wentworth Park.
There was a fine show of community football, as the fields were at capacity with several junior and youth games being played around the grounds. The Clarence Zebras outstanding hospitality catered for the many families that had also travelled from the North-West to watch the MyState Women’s Super League and National Premier League games against Devonport Strikers.
The spectators were not to be disappointed, as the scoresheet remained empty with a…
South Hobart threw away a 2-0 lead over Kingborough but still walked away with a point after the home side failed to complete their comeback, with a 3-3 final score at Lightwood Park.
Kasper Hallam continued his scoring form, notching an early brace. His first came off the counter attack from the middle of the pitch as two Lions defenders ran into each other. That gave Hallam all the space he needed as he sprinted forward to slot it home past Lions goalkeeper keeper Sheku Kamara for the opener.
Date: Friday July 2
Venue: Windsor Park
Kick-off: 7:30 PM
2021 record
Riverside Olympic: 0-2-8 (eighth in NPL TAS)
Launceston City: 2-1-7 (seventh in NPL TAS)
Top scorers
Riverside Olympic: Fletcher Fulton (5)
Launceston City: Yasin Mohammadi (3)
Preview:
It's a Friday night derby to open round 12, with Riverside Olympic and Launceston City desperate for bragging rights and points in the bank. Riverside looked to be home when the two sides last met, taking an early a 2-0 lead, but City stormed back late to claim a dramatic win.…
Date: Saturday July 3
Venue: Warrior Park
Kick-off: 12:00 PM
2021 record
Olympia Warriors: 5-2-2 (second in WSL)
Devonport Strikers: 4-0-4 (fourth in WSL)
Top scorers
Olympia Warriors: Mia Cane (8)
Devonport Strikers: Jazmin White (8)
Preview:
One week on from a thumping loss, the Devonport Strikers will face another tough task when they again travel south to face the Olympia Warriors at Warrior Park.
The Warriors were winners over South Hobart last round, and that snapped them out of a mini-slump that had seen them…
It was a special day for South Hobart, as they celebrated club stalwarts Brian and Keith Roberts and their contribution to not only South Hobart football club, but also the wider Tasmanian Football community on a glorious winter's day.
South Hobart also presented gifts to past players, Hugh Ludford and Daniel Brown for their contribution over many years at the club. There was a packed stand at D'Arcy street as fans and past players came along to show their appreciation.
For Glenorchy Knights, current ladder leaders, this was a must-win game for them to keep Devonport Strikers from catching…
