Sawyer, Pride Dominate Redlands
Words: Blake Birt
Images: Andrew Hudson
Harrison Saywer led Western Pride to a dominating 5-0 win over Redlands United on a crisp Friday night at Cleveland Showgrounds.
Sawyer and Joe Duckworth were in sync all evening, with the duo both scoring in the first half to send Pride on the way to their fourth win of the season.
Sawyer grabbed two more in the second half to chalk up his second hat-trick in three games, all while holding up play superbly for his midfield.
Pride host Brisbane City next Saturday hoping to secure back-to-back wins for the first time this season, while Redlands will be in Mackay to visit Northern Fury.
Key Moments
11’ - GOAL FOR PRIDE - Harrison Sawyer rises above everyone in the box to head home from a corner.
21’ - CHANCE FOR PRIDE - Sawyer again gets his head on the ball in a dangerous area, but his stooping header skids wide.
31’ - GOAL FOR PRIDE - Joe Duckworth rifles in a half volley after Sawyer plays him in with a delightful dink.
70’ - CHANCE FOR PRIDE - Dylan Wenzell-Halls jinks around several defenders and sends an effort pinging off the left upright.
72’ - GOAL FOR PRIDE - Brilliant interplay leads to Mitchell Bird bearing in on goal and he finishes in style, lifting the ball delicately over James Edgar.
75’ - GOAL FOR PRIDE - Sawyer launches himself to reach a low cross and diverts home from 10 yards out.
87’ - CHANCE FOR PRIDE - Edgar stands up tall to deny Duckworth and Sawyer in quick succession.
90’ - GOAL FOR PRIDE - Duckworth breaks the offside trap and plays an unselfish pass to Sawyer, who chalks up his hat-trick as the clock ticks into stoppage time.
Match Details
PlayStation 4 NPL Queensland - Round 15
Friday, June 23
Cleveland Showgrounds
Redlands United 0
Western Pride 5 (Harrison SAWYER 11' 76' 90', Joe DUCKWORTH 31', Mitchell BIRD 73')
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