Words: Michael Flynn
Additional Reporting: Paul Smith
Images: Paul Smith

A four goal masterclass from Abbey Lloyd guided SWQ Thunder Women to a 4-1 win over University of Queensland FC Women at Clive Berghofer Stadium.

Lloyd struck twice in each half to go to the top of the competition’s goal-scoring charts with 11 goals in five games – extending her record of scoring in every match this season.

UQFC pulled a goal back prior to half-time via Vicky Lines – her first of the season - but were unable to curb the hosts in the second stanza as they ran away with the contest.

The win is Thunder’s third in five games and moves them to second on the table behind Eastern Suburbs FC - the only team to defeat the Toowoomba club so far this season.

The result leaves UQFC in ninth position with just a single win from their opening five fixtures.

Key Moments

5’ – CHANCE FOR THUNDER – Emma Beecham with an early sight on goal from the top of the box but sends it wide of the target

11’ – GOAL FOR THUNDER – Abbey Lloyd this time is played through one-on-one with and slots a composed finish past UQFC goalkeeper Danielle Harbot

18’ – GOAL FOR THUNDER – Abbey Lloyd sights an opportunity from 35 yards out and floats her shot over the goalkeeper and into the back of the net

25’ – GOAL FOR UQFC – Vicky Lines shoots from the edge of the area with the shot bouncing across the line off the underside of the crossbar

46’ – CHANCE FOR THUNDER – Melanie Lloyd lays the ball off to Abbey Lloyd, but her first time strike is saved by Danielle Harbot

49’ – CHANCE FOR THUNDER – Abbey Lloyd this time turns provider for Melanie Lloyd but her shot bounces back off the post

55’ – CHANCE FOR THUNDER – Melanie Lloyd again hits the woodwork as Danielle Harbot tips her shot onto crossbar

65’ – GOAL FOR THUNDER – Abbey Lloyd shakes a defender and sneaks a shot across Danielle Harbot and in at the far post

76’ – GOAL FOR THUNDER – The Lloyd combination comes up trumps as Melanie Lloyd picks out Abbey Lloyd at close range to tuck home the finish

79’ – CHANCE FOR UQFC – An effort from long range is tipped onto the crossbar by Thunder goalkeeper Katlin Peterson

85’ – CHANCE FOR THUNDER – Abbey Lloyd seeks a fifth from long range but the effort fades wide of the target

What They Said

“There was a bit of combination play throughout the game but it wasn’t as good as we wanted. Abbey was definitely a stand-out up front with four goals but it was a good team effort to keep them out. UQ are always a hard team so it was really good game to play.“ – Jordan Franke, SWQ Thunder FC Women captain

“We’re quite disappointed with that result. We’ve had a few weeks off and a little bit longer than other teams after having a mid-week game and then Easter and the week off. So not our best game. We have a lot to work on but we will go back to the drawing board and will try and get back to where we were before the Easter break.” – Danielle Harbot, University of Queensland FC Women captain

 

Match Details

PlayStation 4 National Premier Leagues Women’s – Round 5
Saturday, April 9
Clive Berghofer Stadium, Toowoomba

SWQ Thunder FC Women 4 defeat University of Queensland FC Women 1

Thunder Goals – Abbey LLOYD 11’ 18’ 68’ 78’
Thunder Yellow Cards - none
Thunder Red Cards - none

Thunder Squad – 3. Lucy POPLE, 6. Kate BEECHAM (2. Lana STYLER 76’), 7. Tiffany DIBLEY, 8. Jordan FRANKE, 9. Emma BEECHAM, 10. Sarah SHERIDAN, 11. Rosanna BERRY (Madison FRANKE 62’), 13. Abbey LLOYD, 14. Jemma NOKES, 15. Melanie LLOYD, 20. Katlin PETERSON
Thunder Unused – 1. Elizabeth HOLLITT

UQFC Goals – Vicky LINES 25’
UQFC Yellow Cards - none
UQFC Red Cards – none

UQFC Squad – 1. Danielle HARBOT, 4. Giovanna SHAKHOSVKOY, 5. Georgia BUCHANAN (8. Hikari ARAI 19’), 6. Danielle WARD, 7. Chelsea VINCENT, 9. Vicky LINES, 10. Zozia SEN, 11. Stephanie WHITE, 12. Portia LEE (14. Alexandra MAGUIRE 60’), 13. Grace VOGLER (17. Margeurite DE ROQUEFEIR 60’), 15. Giverny KENMAN
UQFC Unused – none

Match Officials – Ethan QUINLAN (referee), Stephen POTTCARY (assistant), Brett DODMAN (assistant)