Words: Michael Flynn
Images: Andrew Shaw

A second half equaliser from Moreton Bay United has consigned Northern Fury to their first ever winless season after the side’s drew 1-1 at Wolter Park.

Fury looked set to break their duck in this year’s PlayStation 4 National Premier Leagues after taking an early lead via a stunning long-range strike from George Dalton.

However, Jets skipper and leading goal scorer Royce Brownlie leveled terms on the hour with his eighth goal of the season to split the points.

The result puts an end to the worst season in Fury’s four-year history in the national second tier – the Townsville club taking just four points over the 22 match campaign.

For Jets, the result also concludes a disappointing defense of last year's breakthrough title win. Their seventh place finish marks the first time they have ended a season in the bottom half of the table.

Key Moments

12’ - CHANCE FOR JETS – A quick break finds Royce Brownlie whose deep cross to the far post is volleyed just wide by Joey Masuda

17’ - GOAL FOR FURY – George Dalton spots Jets goalkeeper Matthew Stein off his line and delivers a stunning 40 yard curling strike that dips just under the crossbar

22’ - CHANCE FOR JETS – Jonathan Marraiya’s low shot from 18 yards is tipped round the post by Ryan Murphy

25’ - CHANCE FOR JETS – Marraiya chases a long through ball but his lobbed shot goes sails over the crossbar

35’ - CHANCE FOR JETS – Matthew Capelo latches on the a cross at the far post but he scoops his shot high of the target

57’ - CHANCE FOR JETS – Finn Beakhurst’s low shot from the edge of the penalty area is tipped round the post by Fury goalkeeper Murphy.

60’ - GOAL FOR JETS – Substitute Andrew Ford crosses from the Jets right to the far post where Brownlie heads back across goal into the far corner

62’ - CHANCE FOR FURY – Hamish Cassady tries his luck from just inside the Jets’ penalty area but his left-foot shot curls over the bar

71’ - CHANCE FOR JETS – Beakhurst’s cross finds Samuel Dickinson on the edge of the area but he shoots high of the goal

87’ - CHANCE FOR JETS – Jets’ substitute Lachlan Strogucz finds space on the edge of the Jets’ area but he also fails to control his strike which rises high of the target

What They Said

“Disappointed about the result, but good that we got some young players into first team football. I think we had six or seven players under 19 out there. We still put a side which should have won the game. The work rate was good, but it’s decision making where we have to improve. It’s something we have to work very, very hard on for next season.” – Adam Piddick, Moreton Bay United FC technical director

“It’s been a very tough season. To get a point away from home was pleasing but also the manner we did it. We were disciplined, the players kept their shape well, made it difficult for them (Jets) and played some reasonable football. Every week we have some inconsistencies, but this week we had a good performance.” – Ian Ferguson, Northern Fury FC coach

Match Details

PlayStation 4 National Premier Leagues 2016 – Round 22

Saturday, August 18
Wolter Park, Moreton Bay

Moreton Bay United FC – 1 (Royce BROWNLIE 60’)
Northern Fury FC – 1 (George DALTON 17’)

Match Centre – http://bit.ly/2bxElud

Match Officials - Katie Patterson (referee), Ben Cook (assistant), Noah Reynold (assistant), Albert Krause (fourth)