Souths, Easts Share Points
Words: Matt Dorman
Additional Reporting: Cara Confessore
Images: Ky Wain
Eastern Suburbs Women remain undefeated in six matches after holding off Souths United Women’s second-half resurgence to draw 0-0 at Wakerley Park.
The visitors enjoyed the better of the first 45 minutes in the third-versus-second clash before holding firm after the restart to claim a fourth clean sheet of the season.
Souths have Bianca Warrener to thank for a string of early saves which prevented a second defeat of the campaign.
The draw means both teams lose ground on The Gap Women despite remaining in the top four.
Key Moments
45’ – CHANCE FOR EASTS – Emma Pittman shoots from distance but her shot is pushed away from the top right corner by Souths ‘keeper Bianca Warrener.
51’ – CHANCE FOR EASTS – Warrener is again needed to claw a Souths shot away from goal, this time keeping out Renee Cowan’s effort.
52’ – CHANCE FOR SOUTHS – Deeanna Thompson pierces Easts’ defence and rounds the onrushing Anastasia Mavrick but places her finish the wrong side of an empty net.
70’ – CHANCE FOR SOUTHS – Thompson dribbles down the right and squares a pass for Meaghan McElligott but the winger’s strike is held by Mavrick.
85’ – CHANCE FOR EASTS – Warrener pushes away Emma Pittman’s threatening free-kick from outside the penalty area.
What They Said
“At half-time I felt we were fortunate to come in at 0-0 – I thought Easts played really well. But the second half I thought we picked our game up a lot and in the end we could have snatched a win. I’m happy with a draw and I’m pretty sure Easts will feel the same.” – Gary French, Souths United FC Women coach.
“It was probably up there with one of the better performances we’ve had this year. We restricted a side that is scoring plenty of goals and is dangerous across the front line and midfield to less than a handful of shots. (The players) are looking at it as probably two points that got away from them based on the amount of chances created to score goals.” – Garrath McPherson, Eastern Suburbs FC Women coach.
Match Details
PlayStation 4 National Premier Leagues Women 2016 – Round 7
Saturday, April 23
Wakerley Park, Brisbane
Souths United FC Women – 0
Eastern Suburbs FC Women – 0
Further details in the official Match Centre
Referee: Taylah SCHOLEFIELD
Assistant: Cathy TEMPLE
Assistant: Harrison NEWBERRY
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