Freo stun champions, Perth draw at Curtin
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Perth's Lila Castillo Burgess shields the ball against Curtin. Photo courtesy of Instagram/ @roblizzi4
Fremantle City started the second NPLWA – Women’s season with a bang on Friday night with an outstanding 3-2 win at champions Murdoch University Melville.
The two sides should be there or thereabouts come the end of the season and they did not disappoint, serving up a five-goal thriller at Murdoch’s Wormall Civil Stadium.
The first goal came inside the opening 60 seconds, Thalia Organ heading Murdoch in front from Grace Betti’s cross. However, the lead lasted only 13 minutes minutes as Annabella Leek put Freo on terms and by half-time the visitors had their noses in front thanks to Isabelle Bridger’s powerful finish on 28 minutes.
The match quietened down after the break until Fremantle extended their advantage when MUM FC keeper Zara Board failed to deal with Georgie Ireland’s inswinging corner.
Within seconds of the restart Murdoch were back in it as Organ broke down the left and shot high past Dayle Schroeder for her second.
Last year’s Golden Boot winner Kat Jukic went close to rescuing a point for the home side but Fremantle were able to see out the game.
In Friday’s other match Curtin University and Perth SC played out an entertaining 1-1 draw, with the goals coming in the first half.
Tayna Campos put Curtin ahead on 27 minutes but the lead was shortlived, as Liana Cook headed Perth level.
The two other Round One matches are on Sunday.
Subiaco take on Balcatta at Rosalie Park, while Hyundai NTC face Northern Redbacks at Ashfield Arena.
Results
Curtin University 1-1 Perth SC
Murdoch University Melville 2-3 Fremantle City
Sunday
Subiaco v Balcatta (3pm)
Hyundai NTC v Northern Redbacks (4pm)
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