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A triumph over all odds

Sandringham weren’t favourites to life the Women’s State Knockout Cup, yet they managed to beat the odds says Tomasz Ng.

Women’s Cup Final in Pictures (9/6)

Sandringham SC overcame South Melbourne WFC 1-0 in a close encounter to life the Women’s State Knockout Cup. Frank Khamees of Sportsgraphy with photos from the day.

An immovable object

Cassandra Dimovski, Alex Cheal, Sarah Sumner, Demi Mihaloudis, Lauren Farrugia. South Melbourne have steel in their defence, and not much has got through this season.

An irresistible force

Stephanie Tanti, Emma Runnalls, Nicola Prins, Sienna Fogarty, Eliza Gleadall. Sandringham don’t want for much up front, as their forwards have shown an eye for goal this season.

State Knockout Cup Final Preview

Sandringham and South Melbourne do battle for the first piece of silverware this season, as they contest the second edition of the State Knockout Cup Final. Tomasz Ng reviews both teams.

This Is Sunday Metro – An Introduction

They’re not in the top division, nor the fittest players on the ball, but Mick Alesich reckons there’s plenty of character down in the Metropolitan league.

Edmondson: Producing players the target

NTC coach Dave Edmonson has hit back at heightened expectation for EAP following a run of recent defeats, believing that development is key.

Kolevski: Still work to do

Preston Lions coach Zivko Kolevski was looking ahead after his team’s first win of the season, saying his side still had much work to do.

Stat Attack: Natalie Martineau

In this week’s Stat Attack, Tomasz Ng takes a look at South Melbourne’s versatile midfielder Natalie Martineau and her contribution in the game against Bulleen.

Scerri: We weren’t accountable

Altona Director of Coaching Stephen Scerri says a lack of accountability was behind his team’s 2-0 loss to Preston on Sunday.

Petar Franjic and co. were left waiting to find out their fate after Richmond’s match against Green Gully was abandoned, but there was plenty of excitement elsewhere as Luisito reviews the VPL results.

The Weekend In Pictures (1/6-3/6)

South Melbourne vs Bulleen (WPL) | Preston vs Altona (WPL)

WPL Preview: Round 8

Round 8 of the Women’s Premier League see Bundoora and Casey kick off proceedings on Saturday afternoon, while Preston meet Altona in a bottom of the table clash on Sunday.

WPL Round 7 Team of the Week

Sandringham’s two Stephanies – full backs Catley and Parton claimed TOTW honours this week after standout performances, but who else made this round’s Team of the Week?

Surgery fears for Alonso

Bundoora striker Rachel Alonso has not kicked a football for a month, and the wait to find out if she needs surgery is a frustrating one.

Sallama to stay at Cairnlea

Cairnlea FC goalkeeper Candice Sallama has turned down a move to Bundoora United, choosing to stay and help her club move up the standings.

Luisito’s VPL Wrap: Round 7

Bentleigh kept up the pressure with a hard-fought win over Knights, but Northcote steamed ahead with a seventh straight win and Pascoe Vale pulled off a shock result. Luisito takes us through the weekend with his VPL Wrap.

The Weekend In Pictures (23/5-27/5)

Heidelberg vs Sandringham (WPL) | EAP vs Bundoora (WPL) | Box Hill vs Preston (WPL)

WPL Preview: Round 7

Round 7 of the Women’s Premier League sees a defiant Box Hill hosting Preston on Friday night, while Casey take on unbeaten South Melbourne on Sunday.

Monteith: All about football enjoyment

Cairnlea coach Jamie Monteith says the signs are promising for his hard working team, and that his players’ dedication to the cause have not gone unnoticed.