Thunder Record Maiden Victory
Words: Aaron Cooper
Additional Reporting: Laurie Passante
Image: SWQ Thunder FC
SWQ Thunder have recorded their maiden victory for season 2017, with a 2-1 home win over Western Pride on Saturday afternoon.
The result ends a streak of four consecutive defeats for the Thunder, who leap off the foot of the table, while the Pride languish in eighth.
Chances were hard to come by in the first half, but the Thunder opened the scoring just minutes after the break through Matt Williams.
The lead was short-lived however, as Adam Endean soon restored parity for the visitors, setting up a granstand ending.
With just three minutes of regular time remaining, the Thunder were awarded a penalty. Thomas Fanning's original spot kick was saved, but he converted on the follow up to hand the Thunder the lead.
The Pride believed they had secured a late point as the ball ended up in the back of the net from a set piece, but it was disallowed for offisde.
The Thunder now face an away date with Moreton Bay United, while the Pride have the daunting task of Gold Coast City next round.
Key Moments
39’ CHANCE FOR PRIDE – Oliver Smith launches a long-range effort, but strong pressure from the defence sees the shot fly well high.
45’+ CHANCE FOR THUNDER – Winning the ball in midfield, Emmanuel Philip runs to the edge of the box and shoots, but puts it wide to the right
48’ GOAL FOR THUNDER – During a scramble in the box, Matt Williams' chipped shot manages to find its way into the back of the net.
53’ GOAL FOR PRIDE – The Thunder defence fail to clear a scramble in the box, which Adam Endean takes advantage of to put it through the keeper’s legs to level the scores
55’ CHANCE FOR PRIDE - Oliver Smith shoots from the edge of the box, but it blazes over the net.
87’ GOAL FOR THUNDER – Mustafa Jafari is fouled in the box. Thomas Fanning takes the penalty, which is saved, but he manages to score on the follow up.
90’+ DISALLOWED GOAL FOR PRIDE – Jacob Minett puts a set piece into the box and the ball dribbles into the goal, but the assistant referee's flag is up.
Match Details
PlayStation 4 National Premier Leagues Queensland - Round 9
Clive Berghofer Stadium
Saturday, April 29
South West Queensland Thunder FC 2 (Matt WILLIAMS 48', Thomas FANNING 87')
Western Pride FC 1 (Adam ENDEAN 53')
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