Words: Tristram Peters
Additional Reporting: Joel Mulvenney

Gold Coast City have secured a tight 1-0 victory against Western Pride FC at Mallawa Complex on Sunday afternoon, as they look to mount a mid-season climb up the ladder.

Both sides had a number of chances, but Jayde Lowe's pinpoint goal proved the difference, as she beautifully chipped an unfortunate Kirsten Veeren.

Pride might consider themselves unlucky after a flurry of near misses at the end of the match, but City keeper Ellen Hepburn stood tall in a hard fought win. 

City host University of Queensland FC next weekend in another crucial fixture, while Pride travel away to Souths, still looking for their first win. 

Key Moments

31' - CHANCE FOR GCC - Ena Tsuzumi shows good feet on the edge of the area before powering her effort straight at Pride keeper Kirsten Veeren.

37' - GOAL FOR GCC - Jayde Lowe pounces on a loose ball on the edge of the area and beautifully chips Veeren to give City the lead.

50' - CHANCE FOR GGC - Neesa Doyle beats her marker and forces a strong save from Veeren from a close angle.

56' - CHANCE FOR PRIDE - Georgina Adnum dispossesses a City defender on the edge of the area but sends her effort wide of the upright.

81' - CHANCE FOR PRIDE - Natasha Ridley is played through but she sends her effort over the bar.

86' - CHANCE FOR GCC - Lowe breaks free of the Pride defence but shoots straight at Veeren. 

Match Details

PlayStation 4 National Premier Leagues Women Queensland - Round 9 
Mallawa Complex
Sunday, June 4

Gold Coast City FC Women 1 (Jayde LOWE 37')
Western Pride FC Women 0

Referee - Cameron FAWCETT
Assistant - Ben ENGLISH
Assistant - Jack NORTON