Salisbury Inter delivered a thrilling performance as they overcame West Adelaide, a team they had failed to beat all season, in a crucial match that mattered most.
Salisbury Inter's form has surged with the return of key players Emily Condon, Nicole Calder, and Zoe Tolland. Despite questions raised about West Adelaide following Racheal Quigley's departure, West continued to excel, winning every game in their path.
In their previous encounter, penalties had decided the outcome, setting the stage for another tightly contested match.
Salisbury struck first with a fortunate goal when a scrambled corner resulted in an own goal by Meleri Mullan, who was attempting to clear the danger.
As both teams headed into halftime, neither side had capitalised on any clear chances.
The second half saw West Adelaide pushing hard for an equaliser. Their fans thought they had it when West Adelaide Captain Nicole Blackett's shot was saved and Leah Noto's follow-up attempt was ruled offside. Despite their efforts, West Adelaide could only manage four shots off target.
It just wasn’t West Adelaide’s day. Zoe Tolland sealed the victory for Salisbury Inter with a stunning stoppage-time chip over West Adelaide goalkeeper Erin Murphy.
Post-match, an emotional Carl Maynard shared his thoughts with us. Catch his reaction to the game.
With Maynard committed for the 2025 season, expectations are high for Inter's future. What can we anticipate from them in 2025?
Relive all the action with our Official Match Highlights!
The Female Football Fest was a fantastic event, with a great turnout and family involvement. Thanks to the inclusion of Variety, all gate proceeds went to the Children's Charity.
Congratulations to all the champions!
CHAMPIONS:
Carl's Junior Girls Cup Finals
U12 Carl's Jr. Junior Cup Final: Adelaide Jaguars
U13 Carl's Jr. Junior Cup Final: Adelaide University Red
U15 Carl's Jr. Junior Cup Final: Adelaide City Red
U17 Carl's Jr. Junior Cup Final: Adelaide City Red