Words: Aaron Cooper
Additional reporting: Laurie Passante
Image: SWQ Thunder

Souths United Women have edged closer to the top of the PS4 NPLW Queensland ladder with a hard-fought 1-0 away win over SWQ Thunder on Saturday afternoon.

Deeanna Thompson's second-half goal proved to be the crucial blow as the Thunder succumbed to their third defeat of the season.

Both sides had their opportunities in the first half with Thompson hitting the cross bar in the opening 20 minutes before the woodwork again denied Souths an opening goal nine minutes later.

The deadlock entered the second half, with chances harder to come by after the break. Shortly after the hour mark, Thompson found some space to work in and finally opened the scoring.

The hosts had a late chance to steal a point, but Chloe Cole stood tall to keep her clean sheet intact.

Souths have now won four of their opening five matches and now face Gold Coast City, while the Thunder face the daunting task of Peninsula Power on their own turf.

Key Moments

SWQ Thunder Women v Souths United Women

13’ CHANCE FOR THUNDER – Jordan Franke curls a shot at goal, aiming for the top corner over the bar from a long-range set piece.

18’ CHANCE FOR SOUTHS – Deeanna Thompson fires from the right corner of the box, hitting the cross bar before the ball rebounds into play and is cleared by the Thunder.

27’ CHANCE FOR SOUTHS - Thompson runs in from the left, beats the marker and shoots from 18 yards out. Elizabeth Holitt makes a good save but can’t collect and Jodie Burchell hits the cross bar on the follow up.

29’ CHANCE FOR THUNDER – Fighting for the ball with the defender, Louise Rolfe runs from 35 yards out, taking the ball to the edge of the box and shoots, but her attempt is saved.

34’ CHANCE FOR THUNDER - Rolfe shoots from the edge of the area on the break but puts it wide right.

45’ CHANCE FOR SOUTHS - Thompson burns the defence and shoots from just inside the box. The keeper makes a desperate save, palming it down to the right. Burchell follows up but the shot is blocked by Rosanna Berry.

62’ GOAL FOR SOUTHS - Thompson finds space and finally puts the ball into the top left of the net.

86’ CHANCE FOR THUNDER – Jordan Franke runs with the ball down the middle, before her on-target shot is blocked by Chloe Cole.

Match Details

PlayStation 4 National Premier Leagues Women - Round 5
Clive Berghofer Stadium
Saturday, April 29

South West Queenslander Thunder FC Women 0
Souths United FC Women 1 (Deeanna THOMPSON 62')