Reds Edge Closer

Sydney United 1 (Michael Cindric)
Parramatta Eagles 0
@ Sydney United Sports Centre

THE Reds did not have it all their own way against Parramatta FC at home as the newly-promoted side created a number of chances over the 90 minutes to keep the home side on their toes until the final whistle.

Michael Cindric’s 51st minute header from Steve Hayes’ exceptional delivery proved the difference as Parramatta FC very nearly snatched a draw in the final minute of injury time via Almir Dizdaric’s glancing header.

The win sees Sydney United move to within three points of leader Sydney Olympic.

Marconi Stallions 0
Sydney Olympic 0
@ Marconi Stadium

THE Blues’ 0-0 draw at Marconi Stadium was a fine result considering Sydney Olympic played close to 50 minutes with ten men following Chris Triantis’ straight red card for a foul on Graziano Trimboli.

A rather lacklustre first half was followed by a more free flowing second where both sides went close to snatching a winner late on.

Giosue Sama saw his powerful attempt for the Stallions well saved by Paul Henderson before Hussein Akil was denied by Stallions goalkeeper James Chronopoulos.

Rockdale City Suns 1 (Pece Apolevski)
Sutherland Sharks 1 (Huseyin Jasli)
@ Ilinden Sports Centre

SUTHERLAND Sharks produced a Houdini act to keep their unbeaten record for 2011 intact following their late equaliser against Rockdale City Suns.

The Suns appeared in complete control and destined for a huge scalp following Peter Apolevski’s first-half penalty, though young substitute Huseyin Jasli latched onto Panni Nikas’ 88th minute centre to head home the equaliser.

The Suns were again left to rue a number of missed chances that would have given the side a buffer heading into the closing stages, though the Sharks certainly did prove their ability to fight until the final whistle even when the side may not have been dominating.

Bankstown City 1 (Hussein Salameh)
APIA Leichhardt Tigers 2 (Robert Younis, Franco Parisi)
@ Jensen Park

APIA Leichhardt Tigers left Jenson Park with three valuable points on Saturday evening following their 2-1 defeat of Bankstown City.

The Tigers overcame a sluggish opening 15 minutes to take control across the middle of the park as Stephen Kayes sent Robbie Younis through on goal for the opener on the half hour.

Younis, who will miss the Tigers next three matches because of his wedding and honeymoon, made no mistake sending a powerful low-driven effort past Zlatko Joseski.

The Tigers’ doubled their lead on the hour mark as Franco Parisi powerfully headed home Anthony Hartshorn’s cross from the right before Hussein Salameh re-opened proceedings six minutes from the end with a fine finish from close-range.

Tigers goalkeeper Jose Bello-Amigo produced two saves late on to salvage the result for the Tigers who have moved up to fourth following the weekend’s results.

Blacktown City FC 2 (Luke Roodenburg, Travis Major)
Bonnyrigg White Eagles 0
@ Lily Homes Stadium

IN a replay of last season’s grand final, Blacktown City FC got another one over Bonnyrigg White Eagles with a much deserved 2-0 win at Lily Homes Stadium on Sunday.

Played at a frantic pace, neither side was able to find the breakthrough in an entertaining opening half of football.

Blacktown City found their opener in the 60th minute as Luke Roodenburg rose highest to head home a Travis Major free kick.

The result was wrapped up with the last kick of the match as the referee awarded the home side a penalty following a foul on Mitchell Long.

Major, despite his young years, stepped up to the spot and kept his nerve to double his side’s lead and secure three-points that send Blacktown City FC into fifth-spot.

Manly United FC 2 (Colin Iley, Justin Hayward)
South Coast Wolves 2 (John Martinoski, Mark Picciolini)
@ Cromer Park

MANLY United FC squandered a two-goal lead against South Coast Wolves.

Leading 2-0 with 10 minutes remaining courtesy of goals from Colin Iley and Justin Hayward either side of half time, the Wolves stunned the home side with two strikes late on.

John Martinoski pulled a goal back in the 84th minute before Mark Picciolini scored an incredible equaliser to salvage South Coast Wolves a point from their trip.

-By Joseph Carlucci

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