Words: Matt Dorman
Additional Reporting: Braden Asujamaa
Images: Patrick Kearney

Brisbane Olympic Women overcame the disappointment of last week’s home draw to snatch a come-from-behind 2-1 win over Western Pride Women on Saturday.

Denied victory at the death by Eastern Suburbs Women last Sunday, Olympic turned the tables at Goodwin Park with two goals in the final 15 minutes seeing off a plucky Pride.

Lani McKenna handed the winless visitors a surprise lead late in the first-half, only for Elizabeth Doherty to quickly pull Olympic level.

Zoe Lambi then completed the quickfire turnaround to seal the home side’s third win six matches.

Olympic’s next assignment is away to UQFC Women in Round 13, while Pride’s search for a first point will continue on the road at Easts.

Key Moments

14’ – CHANCE FOR OLYMPIC – Lydia Alford receives the ball to feet inside the penalty area but blasts her shot over the bar.

40’ – CHANCE FOR OLYMPIC – Phoebe Cave’s shot finds the back of the net, only to be ruled offside.

47’ – CHANCE FOR OLYMPIC – Cave is found with a cross at the back post but heads just wide.

52’ – CHANCE FOR OLYMPIC – Cave has an opener ruled out for offside for a second time.

72’ – GOAL FOR PRIDE – Lani McKenna goes through one-on-one after a defensive error and holds her nerve to make it 1-0.

76’ – GOAL FOR OLYMPIC – Two Pride defenders are beaten by the bounce allowing Elizabeth Doherty to take a touch and even the score.

84’ – GOAL FOR OLYMPIC – Olympic have numerous attempts on goal before Zoe Lambi eventually forces home the winner.

Match Details

PlayStation 4 NPL Women’s Queensland – Round 12
Saturday, 24 June
Goodwin Park, Brisbane

Brisbane Olympic FC Women 3 (Elizabeth DOHERTY 76’ Zoe LAMBI 84’)
Western Pride FC Women 1 (Lani McKENNA 72’)

Referee – Courtney JAMESON
Assistant Referee – Paul NAVARRETE
Assistant Referee – Ryan JACOBSEN