Words: Tristram Peters
Additional Reporting: Angela Bacic
Images: Chris Simpson

A brace from Tegan Riding has secured Eastern Suburbs Women a 2-1 victory against Western Pride Women at Briggs Road Sporting Complex on Saturday afternoon.

Pride struck first in the first half, as Lani McKenna ran onto a through ball and dribbled past the keeper to slot it into the back of the net.

But the second half belonged to Easts and Riding, whose pace and speed on the ball constantly threatened Pride’s defence.

She netted the first of her brace after being played a ball in front of the goal, while Georgina Amos set her up for her second.

Easts look to continue their quick start to the season when they host Gold Coast next weekend, while Pride look to turn things around when they travel to UQ.

Key Moments

4’ – CHANCE FOR PRIDE – Stephanie White receives the ball down the line and puts a cross in for Lani McKenna who heads the ball wide.

10’ – CHANCE FOR EASTS – Kirsten Veeren makes a double save at the edge of the box before Jessica Gibson’s shot is saved off the line by Georgina Adnum.

23’ – GOAL FOR PRIDE – Mckenna is played a through ball and goes around the goalkeeper to put it in the goal.

35’ – CHANCE FOR EASTS – Tegan Riding shoots but Veeran comes to the edge of the box to make the save.

59’ – CHANCE FOR PRIDE – A high ball is played to Zozia Sen who tries to lob the ball into the goal.

63’ – GOAL FOR EASTS – Riding receives the ball right in front of goal and puts it into the back of the net.

66’ – CHANCE FOR EASTS – Riding lets one rip from 20 out and it hits the crossbar.

74’ – GOAL FOR EASTS – Georgina Amos plays a ball to Riding who slots it home from in front of the goal.

Match Details

PlayStation 4 National Premier Leagues Women’s Queensland 2017 – Round 4
Saturday, 22 April
Briggs Road Sporting Complex

Western Pride FC Women 1 (Lani MCKENNA 23’)
Eastern Suburbs Women 2 (Tegan RIDING 63’ 74’)