Pride Down GCC In Critical Match
Words: Anthony Dean
Additional Reporting: Thibault Berthier
Image: Gold Coast City FC Media
An early goal has knocked Gold Coast City off the top of the ladder and kept Western Pride in the top four after a 1-0 result at Mallawa Complex.
Dylan Wenzel-Halls scored a cracker of a goal for Pride in the fourth minute to seal the points early and troubled the opposition throughout the full 90 with his trickery and pace.
City were hoping for a home win to keep themselves three points ahead of Brisbane Strikers, but now sit equal on 48 points and eight goals behind in goal difference.
Pride have banked 38 points so far this season and will remain in the top four, keeping themselves ahead of Moreton Bay United with their impressive 38 goal difference.
Pride will be looking to secure their position with a victory over Northern Fury next week at Briggs Road Sporting Complex, while City will take on Moreton Bay United at Wolter Park.
Key Moments
4’ - GOAL FOR PRIDE - Dylan Wenzel-Halls smashes home a close-range free-kick to give Pride the lead.
14’ - CHANCE FOR GCC - Riley Dillon launches one from the edge of the area that whizzes over the crossbar.
51’ - CHANCE FOR PRIDE - Mitchell Bird gets in one-on-one but can’t beat Joshua Langdon.
70’ – CHANCE FOR GCC – Jacob Boutoubia volleys one from 20 out that skims inches wide of the bottom corner.
90’ – CHANCE FOR GCC - Justyn Mckay crosses to Sam Smith who sends his glancing header wide of the mark.
Match Details
Playstation 4 National Premier Leagues Queensland - Round 21
Saturday, August 12
Mallawa Complex
Western Pride FC 1 (Dylan WENZEL-HALLS 4’)
Gold Coast City FC 0
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