Words: Blake Birt
Additional Reporting: Thibault Berthier

Eastern Suburbs Women pulled off a remarkable second-half comeback at Duncan McKenna Field on Saturday morning, beating Gold Coast City Women 3-2.

Emily Benton and Alana Giggins struck in the first half to put the hosts in a commanding position, but Easts stormed home to nab all three points.

Tiffany Roberts pulled the first goal back for Easts minutes into the second half before popping up again inside the final ten to complete the turnaround.

The win could prove crucial for Easts' Finals hopes as they move into fourth spot, three points ahead of UQFC.

Easts face another pivotal clash next weekend when they play host to The Gap, while GCC will return to Duncan McKenna Field to face Brisbane Olympic.

Key Moments

11’ - GOAL FOR GCC - Chloe Burns cuts into the box and beats two defenders before squaring to Emily Benton, who finishes at the back post.

32’ - GOAL FOR GCC - Alana Giggins receives a ball from Courtney Black and blasts home an angled effort.

45' - CHANCE FOR EASTS - Sarah McDonald denies Eloise Wadsworth with a brilliant one-on-one save.

52’ - GOAL FOR EASTS - Tiffany Roberts plays a one-two with Tegan Riding before rounding McDonald and finishing into the open net.

56' - CHANCE FOR GCC - Giggins intercepts Roberts' backpass but drags her effort wide.

58’ - GOAL FOR EASTS - Georgina Amos taps home after McDonald could only parry Roberts' initial effort.

82’ - GOAL FOR EASTS - Roberts latches onto a loose ball and rockets a first-time effort into the top corner.

Match Details

PlayStation 4 National Premier Leagues Women's Queensland 2017 – Round 14
Saturday, 5 August
Duncan McKenna Field

Gold Coast City FC Women 2 (Emily BENTON 11', Alana GIGGINS 32')

Eastern Suburbs FC Women 3 (Tiffany ROBERTS 52' 82', Georgina AMOS 58')