Bulli 1901 host Helensburgh Thistle, looking to break out of the mid‑table pattern that has defined recent seasons. The Thistle, by contrast, have opened strongly and will aim to maintain pressure on league leaders Wollongong United. Conditions are ideal: a perfect sunny autumn day and a pitch in excellent order.
Bulli 1901 press early, with Rui Ishizuka finding space on the left and driving a shot at goal.Thistle keeper Luke Morgan reacts sharply, pulling off a superb reflex save.The save deflects the ball onto the crossbar.The danger is cleared.Helensburgh Thistle break quickly on the counter.Louis Connell slam the pass into the net.Thistle take the early lead. 1–0 (7′).An evenly fought contest with battles across the park.Ben McDonald unleashes a powerful drive from the edge of the box.Morgan reacts sharply, blocking the effort at his near post.1901’s offside trap is successful.Benjamin Spruce makes a well‑timed tackle. The score remains 0–1 late in the first half.Halftime: Bulli 1901 FC 0 Helensburgh Thistle FC 1Luke MorganMorgan reacts sharply at the near post, pushing the shot away and back into the field of play.McDonald pounces on the rebound, drilling a fierce shot into the net.Bulli 1901 1 Helensburgh Thistle 1 (56′).Ben McDonald A precise through‑ball releases Charlie Jones, who bursts beyond the Bulli 1901 back line.Thistle regain the lead in the 68th minute.Charlie JonesBulli pepper the Helensburgh goal as full‑time approaches.Morgan comes up big again, pulling off another outstanding stop.Full time: Bulli 1901 FC 1 Helensburgh Thistle 2
Round 6 South Coast United v Tarrawanna Blueys
The Blueys sit cut adrift at the bottom of the table and are desperate for points as the season moves on. South Coast United, by contrast, have started well, are at home, and will look to make full use of the artificial surface. It’s a cool night, ideal for football.
Underway. Robbie Delbanco and Joshua KeremelevskiAdam Farkas receives the ball.Adam Farkas turns on the ball.Kade KinsellaA tangle of bodies in the box ends with the referee signalling for a penalty.Joshua Keremelevski steps up for the spot kick.South Coast take the lead. 1-0 in the 17th minute from the spot.United celebrate.Brendan Griffin lets fly from distance, testing the keeper.Griffin’s effort dips late but lands on the roof of the net.The Blueys press.William Cross whips a dangerous cross into the middle of the penalty area.Under pressure, the back line scrambles to cut out the dangerous ball.Goal! The Blueys draw level in the 40th minute.Blueys celebrate the goal.The Blueys contest possession.Reaching for the ball.No foul. The United defence holds tight.Halftime 1-1.The Vincent Fedele long‑shot.2-1. An unstoppable rocket.United celebrate taking the lead.Joshua Keremelevski brace makes it 3-1(58′).Joshua Keremelevski has space in the box.Joshua Keremelevski shoots.Joshua Keremelevski hat-trick 4-1(60′).Fans celebrate United’s lead.Jayden Grumley shoots.Jayden Grumley makes it 4–2 in the 85th minute.Final score: South Coast United 4 Tarrawanna Blueys 2.
Round 5: Tarrawanna Blueys FC v Coniston FC
The Blueys are at home, anchored to the foot of the table and desperate to break their points‑tally duck. Coniston, coming off an indifferent start, are searching for consistency. The pitch is in excellent condition on a perfect autumn day, with a cool easterly blowing down the ground
Harvey Rodriguez is hoping for an improved display from the Blueys.Underway.It’s a brisk, high‑energy opening as the game settles into its rhythm.Jonah KalmanidisTyler FullerAdam Rodriguez plucks the ball out of the air.Salieu Kamara’s pace and energy cause problems for the Cono defence.Jorge De Matos and Cameron Morgan pause to exchange tactical instructions.Kieran Kuzmanoski reacts quickest to the cross, steering his effort across the keeper.Kieran Kuzmanoski’s driven effort whistles past the upright, cms from the opener.Salieu Kamara times his run perfectly to beat the offside trap.Salieu Kamara breaks through and tucks his shot under the keeper.The Blueys take a 1–0 lead into the break after striking in the 46th minute.Cono’s defence absorbs the early pressure from the Blueys.Hassan AbudarebThe Blueys stay tight on Cameron Morgan, denying him space.Cono contest every ball as they push for an equaliser.A surround‑the‑keeper corner.Toby Norval Goal! Cono equalise in the 75th minute.Salieu Kamara unleashes his speed to break down the left.At full tilt, Salieu Kamara unleashes a powerful effort toward goal.Salieu Kamara rattles the upright. The scores remain even.Final score: Tarrawanna Blueys 1 Coniston 1.
Round 5 Cringila Lions FC v Wollongong Olympic FC
Cringila Lions are struggling with just one win and host a Wollongong Olympic side still smarting from their loss last weekend. The weather is cool, and the ground is heavy after a late afternoon downpour.
Olympic’s defence comes under early pressure as the Lions threaten from a corner.Rick Goodchild slams the ball into the mixer from the corner.The ball deflects off a Lions defender and falls into the path of Nicholas Littler. Nicholas Littler drives the ball into the back of the netLions 0 Olympic 1 (24′).Guy Knight keeps a close eye on Peter Simonoski.Captains battle.Aaron Baker breaks and shoots.Lions 0 Olympic 2 (24′).Olympic celebrate extending their lead in the 32nd minute.Lions prepare for a direct free kick from 25 metres.The direct cannons off the upright and back into play.Despite sustained pressure, the Lions head to the break two goals down.Halftime: Cringila Lions 0 Wollongong Olympic 2Jason Madonis latches onto the Harry Callahan cross and shoots.Goal! 0-3 in the 47th minute.Olympic celebrate their commanding lead.Alex MitreskiPeter Simonoski is brought down inside the box.Peter Simonoski converts from the spot to make it 1–3 in the 56th.Olympic find themselves pinned back with the Lions pushing to close the gap.Olympic’s defence holds firm under relentless pressure from the Lions.The Lions earn their second penalty of the match.The Lions miss from the spot as the Olympic keeper makes the save; it stays 1–3.Isaac Kostovski, off the bench, drives his shot across the goalkeeper.A late finish from Kostovski narrows the score to 2–3 in the 90th.Full time: Cringila Lions FC 2 Wollongong Olympic 3.
ROUND 4: PORT KEMBLA FC v TARRAWANNA BLUEYS FC
The Blueys sit anchored at the bottom of the table, and picking up points is vital to avoid being dragged into the relegation vortex even at this early stage. Port FC, chasing a second win, can push themselves into the top half with a result. The surface is in excellent condition, with a stiff, chilly autumn westerly blowing across a sunny Sunday afternoon.
The Port coaching staff make their way out for the game.The Blueys step onto the field in a match that could shape their season.The game is underway. Kade KinsellaEmanuel HondroudakisThe Blueys press early. Jayden Smileski marks Kade Kinsella.Blueys shoot from range.Keeper saves.A tense, evenly poised first half.The Half ends 0-0.Haftime Flyover. Sandy Lowcock is free in the box.Valentino Merxhushi receives the ball from Sandy Lowcock.1-0 (53′).Valentino Merxhushi celebrates his goal.Cross is sent toward Nicolas Tomasiello attacking the near post.Nicolas Tomasiello buries it.Port 2 Blueys 0 (67′).Jordan Prentoski lets fly from the edge of the box, a real rocket.The ball smashes into the net.Port 3 Blueys 0 (83′).Jordan Prentoski rounds the keeper.Prentoski tucks it away for his second of the match.Final Score Port Kembla FC 4 Tarrawanna Blueys 0.
ROUND 4 BULLI 1901 FC v WOLLONGONG UNITED FC
Bulli 1901 have had mixed results so far, and now face a Wollongong United outfit who have opened the season with three wins from three. A smoke haze hangs over the ground from a hazard‑reduction burn on the mountain, but the pitch itself is in excellent condition. Perfect sunny autumn weather greets the fans and give both sides every chance to play with tempo and ambition.
Final instructions delivered. A stern test awaits 1901 against one of the IPL’s heavyweight clubs.Jack Deale is swarmed by United defenders as he tries to weave his way through the backline.Jack Deale hits the deck after a firm challenge from United.United clear their lines from the ensuing direct.Captains Ben McDonald and Danny Lazarevski battle it out.Mason Versi take the direct free kick.The direct hits the upright.Off the post and back into play. The score remains Nil Nil.Tight midfield struggles.Samuel Matthews is brought down in the box.Mason Versi sinks the penalty. 0-1 in the 40th.Halftime 0-1.Daniel Geroski pounces on the error at the back.0-2 (76′).Daniel Geroski celebrates.The game ends 1901 0 United 2.
Round 3: Tarrawanna Blueys v Wollongong Olympic
The Blueys are desperate for points, with a loss likely to leave them anchored near the foot of the table. Olympic, meanwhile, arrive intent on showing they’re capable of going back‑to‑back. After a blustery Friday, the ground has pulled up superbly, setting the stage for an intriguing contest.
The toss. A litmus test on how they will go this season?Mitchell BrookerAnton Radice-JonesNicholas Littler makes it 1-0 after 8′.Olympic celebrate the early lead.Blueys push hard in search of the equaliser.Darren Stone clears the defensive header upfield.Tempers flare.An even First Half ends 0-1.Thomas Dimeski lets fly from long range early in the Second Half.Hayden Durose reacts sharply, tipping the shot around the post.The score remains 0–1.Tough contests breaking out all over the park as neither side gives an inch.A long‑range effort from Rick Goodchild sails over the keeper to make it 0–2 in the 75th minute.
Adam Rodriguez is left stranded, able only to watch the ball sail into the net.Olympic players swarm around Rick Goodchild, celebrating his long‑range finish.Rick GoodchildThe match ends 0–2, a result that leaves the Blueys still searching for their first points of the season.
Round 2: Bulli 1901 FC v Albion Park White Eagles FC
Bulli 1901 are without a point after last week’s defeat to Wollongong Olympic. Albion Park White Eagles, will be looking to build on their strong opening‑round win over South Coast United. The pitch is in excellent condition, though a thunderstorm is brewing over the range, low rumbles rolling in as kickoff approaches.
Ben McDonaldFlyoverZac McLaren and Gabriel CleurEarly tension as Bulli 1901 weather a fierce opening surge from the White Eagles.Benjamin Spruce defensive headerBenjamin Spruce clears the danger.From the edge of the box, Lewis Grimshaw fires a rocket that screams into the net. Bulli 1901 take the early lead 1-0 in the 17th minute.Bulli dominate the tempo, and Lewis Grimshaw is rampant on the right.White Eagles raise the intensity, stepping up their press.Intense pressure.Gabriel Cleurd drives the ball into Jayden Makowski, waiting on the edge of the Six.Jayden Makowski drives it across the keeper in the 43rd minute to level it at 1–1.Bulli 1901 1 White Eagles 1Halftime, and it’s all square.Bulli 1901 push hard for the equaliser.The White Eagles’ defence holds firm.White Eagles absorb the pressure, and the match finishes 1–1.
ROUND 1 Tarrawanna Blueys v Shellharbour FC
The season kicks off in perfect conditions. The ground looks good. Both sides finished mid-table last year and will be looking for an improved position this year.
Round 1 kick-off between Tarrawanna Blueys and Shellharbour FC Advin TrebincevicThomas Dimeski shields the ball from Nathan Cario.Nikodin Matic saves Blueys’ first shot on target.Danil Romanov nods in the ball from the corner near post.Blueys 0 Shellharbour 1 in 15′.Blueys search for an equaliser, but FC’s defence holds.Romanov bravely nods it home under pressure from keeper Adam Rodriguez.Lachlan Flood is unable to prevent the ball from crossing the line.Danil Romanov brace in the 26th minute. 0-2.Halftime: 0-2.Halftime flyover.Blueys get one back after 56′.Back into the game.Aleksandar Duckinoski passes the ball into the penalty area.Romanov Hattrick! 1-3, 58′.Romanov’s 4th. 1-4, 72′.Game ends 1-4.
