Gambier Centrals vs Apollo
Gambier Centrals’ dominant start to the Barry Maney Premier League continued on Friday night with a commanding 6-0 win over Apollo under lights at MGA Park.
It took just two minutes for Sam Shoemark to open the scoring, setting the tone for a one-sided affair. Shoemark struck again only ten minutes later, giving the Lions a quick 2-0 lead.
Apollo’s night worsened in the 32nd minute when Mathew Pohlner was shown a red card, reducing his side to 10 men. Centrals capitalised immediately, with Shoemark completing his hat trick just four minutes later.
By halftime, the Lions held a comfortable 3-0 lead. Apollo showed improvement in the second half, holding off Centrals for much of the period, but the floodgates opened again late.
Shoemark netted his fourth in the 85th minute, followed by a fifth moments later. Matthew Porter rounded out the scoring in the 93rd minute, sealing a 6-0 win.
Final Score: Gambier Centrals 6 def. Apollo 0
Best: Sam Shoemark – 5 goals
Portland Panthers vs International
International secured a solid 7-1 win on the road against the Portland Panthers on Saturday evening.
The match began as a competitive affair, with neither team able to score early. Matt Bueti broke the deadlock in the 31st minute, followed shortly by a goal from Sam Bueti to give Inter a 2-0 halftime lead.
Inter shifted gears in the second half, with both Buetis scoring again to double their lead. Matt Bueti then netted two quick goals, taking his tally to four.
Portland found a late consolation goal through Dylan Murray, but Bueti responded immediately with his fifth of the match.
Final Score: International 7 def. Portland Panthers 1
Best: Matt Bueti – 5 goals
Naracoorte United vs Millicent United
Naracoorte United ended a year-long winless streak with a thrilling 4-3 victory over Millicent United on Sunday.
Naracoorte started fast, with Kadir Ahmed scoring in the 3rd minute and Ramin Shojaie doubling the lead shortly after. Millicent responded just before halftime through Leandro Rodriguez.
Early in the second half, Mujtaba Hussaini extended Naracoorte’s lead to 3-1, but Millicent refused to fold. Mema Mahungu scored to narrow the margin before Koshish Rai equalised in the 74th minute.
Just when it seemed destined for a draw, Hussaini struck in extra time, delivering Naracoorte their first win in over a year.
Final Score: Naracoorte United 4 def. Millicent United 3
Women’s Barry Maney Premier League
Gambier Centrals vs Apollo
Reigning premiers Apollo handed Gambier Centrals their first loss of the season with a 4-1 victory on Friday night.
Apollo came out firing, with Zoe Brooksby scoring just two minutes in. A scoring spree followed, with goals from Toni Ingley-Smith, Rebekah Lamb, and Rylee Kuchel putting Apollo up 4-0 by the 28th minute.
Centrals managed to get one back before halftime through Andi Corfield, but neither side scored in the second half, and Apollo cruised to victory.
Final Score: Apollo 4 def. Gambier Centrals 1
Portland Panthers vs International
Portland collected their first point of the season after a 1-1 draw with International on Sunday.
It was a tightly contested match early, with both teams going into halftime scoreless. Portland struck first in the 59th minute through Sarah Annett, but Inter hit back soon after with an equaliser from Isabella Morello.
Despite late efforts, neither side could break the deadlock again.
Final Score: Portland Panthers 1 drew with International 1
Naracoorte United vs Millicent United
Naracoorte United picked up their first win of the season with a dominant 7-0 performance over Millicent United.
Naracoorte came out firing, with Sophie Hole scoring twice in the opening nine minutes. Tanah Oliver added a third shortly after, and the flood continued with Sinead Legoe scoring before Hole added two more before halftime.
Leading 6-0 at the break, Hole scored again early in the second half to complete her five-goal haul. Millicent managed to prevent further damage for the remainder, but their offense struggled again, going scoreless for the second straight game.
Final Score: Naracoorte United 7 def. Millicent United 0
Player of the Match: Sophie Hole – 5 goals
Naracoorte coach Chandler Smart praised the team’s effort.
“It was very team-oriented,” Smart said.
“Everyone was participating rather than just a couple of solo efforts. Victories like 7-0 happen when the whole team plays well.”He added: “Sophie Hole was a standout with five goals, but Tannah Oliver gave a gutsy effort all day, and Melanie Bilodeau was strong in defence.”
