Standouts, MVPs and every golden boot of Premier Invitational 2024 revealed
Australia’s largest junior soccer tournament has come to a close on the Gold Coast. Discover the top players, golden boots, MVPs and gold medal match recaps from boys and girls:
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Australia’s largest junior soccer tournament has come to a close on the Gold Coast.
In their home tournament, Magic United clinched the title in the under-15 girls, while a captivating F90 outfit outclassed Logan Lightning in the under-17 girls final. In the under-16 boys, Peninsula Power flexed their muscle to be crowned champions.
The first week of competition wrapped up with Rochedale Rovers FQ1 and Gold Coast United claiming the Under-13 and Under-14 boys divisions respectively.
Logan Lightning capped off their strong tournament to down home side Magic United 2-0 in a tense under-15 boys grand final.
“We had a pretty flat semi final performance, I felt like we’d been the best team all tournament but you’ve got to earn it,” said coach Nick Croyden.
“We got into the game nicely and played our football, Magic pressed us really high and hard which didn’t allow us to play to the best of our ability but from there we found some solutions and started to break them down.”
A penalty gave the Lightning a 1-0 lead into the half-time break.
“I spoke at half-time about just changing how we broke them down and to the boys credit they listened and applied that tactic and we controlled the second half,” Croyden said.
“It was a little bit scrappy but most finals are, it’s more of a contest and more physical.”
Crucially, Logan also took their chances when they presented. Magic missed a golden opportunity to equalise in the second half when what was an essentially open goal was missed, and Logan scored down the other end less than 30 seconds later thanks to a clinical finish from tournament MVP Kingston.
Discover the top players and gold medal match recaps of every age group from U13-U16 Boys and 14-17 years Girls.
Major Awards
U10/11 Girls Golden Glove - Ivy Lee May, Magic United
U10/11 Girls MVP - Shanaya Sunday, Eastern Suburbs
U10/11 Girls Golden Boot - Mariana Tzarferis, Brighton
U12/13 Girls Golden Glove - Bella Rose, Logan Lightning
U12/13 Girls MVP - Georgia, Central Coast Mariners
U12/13 Girls Golden Boot - Georgia, Central Coast Mariners
U14/15 Girls Golden Glove - Lola, Magic United
U14/15 Girls MVP - Xiana Ludwig, TFC
U14/15 Girls Golden Boot - Sienna, Taringa Rovers
U16/17 Girls Golden Glove - Christian Tsingelidis, F90
U16/17 Girls MVP - Kirra Tyler, F90
U16/17 Girls Golden Boot - Olivia Lesareska, F90
U8 Boys Golden Glove - Isaac, SDC
U8 Boys MVP - Noah, SDC
U8 Boys Golden Boot - Leo H, Futbol Tech
U9 Boys Golden Glove - Noah, SDC
U9 Boys MVP - Taji, Elle Football
U9 Boys Golden Boot - AJ, Futbol Tech
To be updated. Note: Some athletes’ surnames were not provided.
PREMIER MOMENT
Rising Gold Coast United player Archie Piddick had spectators in awe with a strike from just inside the halfway line that rocketed into the top left corner of the goal.
Piddick was playing right back for United when he pounched on a ball directed back from a teammate at Magic United’s grounds dring the touranment.
The pace and flight of the strike was enough to beat the opposing keeper.
Under-15 Boys
Football NT Darwin
Noah Symons
The right back looked good when pushing up the ground, played some nice passes out in front for his attackers, had a good touch and created chances. He was also strong and used his body well defensively, and could read the play well.
Harry Dixon
Controlled the ball and the midfield in general.
Josh Chin
Was solid at the back from centre back and very calm and composed.
Willowburn
Caden Towsey
The central defensive midfielder has great effort and commitment.
Cooper Seldon
The centre back was solid and impressed.
Robina City
Nathan Govorko
The midfielder battled hard against tough opposition on the opening day.
Micah Frigo
Also in the midfield, he fought hard and impressed.
MA Olympic
Dylan Billimoria
The centre back controlled games really well and held his opposition out
Magic United FQA
Elijah Fabrais
The winger was very effective, worked hard defensively and got in behind the opposition.
Kataro Nakamura
The midfielder played really well, picked up the scraps, worked hard and dominated. Made some good passes and and also intercepted well.
Xavi McGrath-Serramealera
The left centre back was very effective and won some important tackles. Was defensively sound and communicated well.
Peninsula Power
Torrin Flowers
The striker’s penetrating runs forward were damaging and he could get in behind the defence. Wasn’t afraid to take them on and created scoring opportunities.
Kooper Osburn
Was solid defensively by cutting out the opposition’s forward penetration from centre back. Was really solid and couldn’t be dribbled around one-on-one.
Coen Banks
The centre midfielder was all round impressive, switched up the play well by moving the ball while still holding his side’s shape. Prevented the opposition from playing forward.
Ruiz United Football Academy
Will Holmes
The attacking midfielder had great vision and controlled the game. Technique was also very good.
Cooper Checkley
The striker provided lots of effort, controlled the game and supported her teammates. Maintained a high intensity.
Harry Fainton
The goalkeeper was saving everything and made some unreal stops.
Northern Rivers
Oscar Delvecchio
The goalkeeper was gallant as his side’s last line of defence, did well and made some good saves.
Max Buchanan
The defensive effort and organisation of Buchanan was superb.
Virginia United
Zach Tatum
The right back was attacking well and working hs way up and down the sideline .
Joseph Caruso
The centre midfielder provided great energy in the middle.
Lane Cove West
Max Adams-Bennett
The number six just kept competing, played every minute for his side and was calm under pressure.
Justin Brichall
The centre back was rock solid in defence and great one-on-one. Very physical too.
Kristian Erdmanis
The goalkeeper saved a penalty and kept really well all tournament.
Eastern Suburbs
Izak Weston
The attacking midfielder is a fantastic dribbler and was very dominant and physical. scored a good top corner goal and also won a crucial penalty for his side.
Selwyn United
Dane Van Barneveld
The central midfielder is a workhorse who gets himself everywhere. Defensively he’s solid as anything and dictates the game on the ball. Scored an amazing free kick in the top left corner and impressed all tournament.
Peter Tan
The striker is a goal threat, he’s an imposing figure and that alone intimidates his opposition.
William King
The centre back is defensively solid one-on-one and is also comfortable on the ball.
Brisbane City
JacHues Lecoz
The striker is aggressive, a good finisher and also strong on the ball.
Matty McWhimmy
The centre back is strong and aggressive. Is good at playing from the back and confident.
Sunshine Coast Sporting Academy
Jonah Bourne
The striker is technically really tidy and also very passionate. Provides very good movement off the ball.
Otakaro FC
Oscar Van Onslen
The goalkeeper stopped everything, as would be expected from a player who is close to signing for the Wellington Phoenix.
Angus Stewart
The centre back is solid, communicates really well and leads his team from front.
Corbin Revis
The striker scored loads of goals but also set them up. He suffered from heat exhaustion on the first day but played that night and scored. Talk about grit.
Logan Lightning
Jude Waller
A classy finisher up front who could also float upfield and play dangerous balls forward. Managed hattrick in his side’s dominant win over Coomera.
Kenta Matsumoto
The defensive midfielder controlled the game and was the glue that kept Logan together, while also spreading the game well.
Coomera Colts
Alfie Howard
The right back worked hard all tournament and kept going in tough matches.
Caboolture
Lachlan Miller
A very versatile player who could perform at fullback, centre back or as a central defensive midfielder. Works so hard off the ball and gets teammates going.
Shiv Sharma
The winger and striker is good with his feet, takes people on and wins more balls than he loses.
Brisbane Strikers
Kalani Hulm
Provided quality leadership and was always encouraging of teammates. Made his side stick to the plan from right wing.
Geo Park
A very clever player who finds space and puts the opposition under pressure.
Herri Knight
The striker is tall and relentless and gives his best. Is aggressive with and without the ball.
Under-14 Boys
Peninsula Power
Micky Paoletti Teodori
Was one of top goal scorers of the tournament, he’s a striker who has played for Queensland and is aggressive. He has a strong ability to score and bagged a hattrick.
Northern Rivers
Henry Drew
The midfielder’s distribution was superb and he could also set up goals.
Jack Cohen
Cohen’s movement in front of the ball was great and he scored crucial goal in the bottom right corner in his side’s play off game.
Teddy Neto
The central defender was impressed across the tournament.
Logan Lightning
Lennon Hagen
The midfielder was dominant whenever he was in possession.
Erick Martinez
The forward was electric with the ball and provided a bucketload of assists for his side.
Harper Caples
A very technical on the ball midfielder who played well.
Gold Coast United
Will Bittar
The striker was the top scorer of team, put himself in good spots and could finish off attacks as well as get assists.
Fawkner
Harry Ryan
The midfielder had an exceptional work rate and stood out.
Max Pappetas
The right back has a great work ethic and enjoyed a strong tournament.
Football NT South
Atticus Angelo
The defensive midfielder was super tight in defence and provided his side with attacking opportunities.
Reuben Ludvigsen
The attacking midfielder had good distribution of the ball and was a great goal scorer.
Will Simpson
An attacking midfielder, he helped his side with fast counter attacks and distributed the ball very well.
Caboolture
Jackson Johns
The winger had to fill in as goalkeeper and only conceded one goal in three games. An exceptional effort.
Preston Jackson
The attacking midfielder continued his strong form after returning from a serious injury that ruled him out for most of the season.
Jensen Smith
The defensive midfielder was the engine room of his team and kept the group going.
Dandenong City
Orlando Perez
The left back was his side’s captain and led from the front.
Ace Vitale
The goalkeeper managed some great saves and was tough for opposition teams to get past.
Louka Zagoudis
The right winger excelled all tournament and was one of Dandenong’s top players
Robina City
Spencer Sweney
Had great team management as a holding midfielder. He’s a strong player who is smart on the ball and was also a great leader.
Tiago Ibanez-Malik
A very smart attacking midfielder on the ball who is always looking for through balls between lines.
Noah Dolbel
The centre back was fantastic with great intensity and was always strong and holding the team together in defence. Was also the captain and led well.
Slater Cousins
Cousins is very good technically and played good football. He’s very versatile and a good asset at left back.
Park Ridge
Jerry Ruvengo
The striker was quick and scored some top goals.
Stuart Kanyemba
Also a striker, his pace was a great asset as was his first touch.
Adelaide United HPP
Levi Taddeo
The midfielder did well with the ball in possession and recovered a lot of balls from out of possession.
Isaac Dragani
The left back was his side’s best player on the left from both an attacking and defending perspective. He also played a ton of minutes.
Daniel Negoita
The goalkeeper made some amazing saves, including four penalties, and only conceded two goals all tournament.
Caroline Springs George Cross
Alessio Moio
Was his side’s top goal scorer and excelled in attack.
Thomas Shepherd
The midfield general was Mr. reliable and always there to clean up his side’s mistakes.
Marcus Tsiantakis
The captain and centre back only conceded three goals all tournament and was superb.
Brisbane City
Nicholas Pola
The centre midfielder is half Brazilian, which goes some of the way to explaining his superb technical ability. Simply brilliant with his feet.
CC Futbol Academy
Humraj Singh
Had great speed on the right wing speed and explosiveness when taking on opponents one-on-one
Yuan Horino
The left back was composed and organised the defence well.
Sunshine Coast
Marcus Meehan
The striker is nicknamed ‘The killer’ because he has a killer finish, which tells you everything you need to know. He’s ruthless in front of goa and technically impressive too.
Edds Football Academy
Hudson Waltham
The midfielder has good energy, good quality and a good technique. He controlled the middle of the ground when his side was in possession.
Tristan Butler
The attacking midfielder scored a hattrick in one game and had a great tournament.
Gold Medal Match
Fresh off the under-14 NPL title last week, the Gold Coast United under-14s capped off a stellar season with a gutsy and classy 3-0 defeat of Logan Lightning in the final.
United were on the back foot for chunks of the first half but their defence was simply impenetrable.
“We knew that it was going to be a pretty tough game, especially for the physicality,” coach Greg Amaral said.
“When we had our chances we took them and sometimes that’s all you need in grand finals.”
The triumph also marked back-to-back Premier Invitational wins for Amaral’s group.
“It’s been a good run for the boys,” he said.
Under-13 boys
Logan Lightning
Fernando Amorin
The midfielder was involved in everything, was a strong dribbler of the ball, good at shooting and had great awareness.
Carter Murray
The Logan captain was a great leader, strong in the midfield and won his tackles.
Brisbane City White
Alessandro Frangiosa
The centre forward was superb at holding up the play up front for his side.
Zac Beckers
The winger was simply everywhere, he was very dynamic and always worked back and forth to support both the defence and attack .
Sam Beckers
The centre back was very solid all tournament.
Lachlan Hilford
He was a very physical left back and was also threatening when he pushed forward.
Peninsula Power
Ding Koch Kuer
An attacking wide player that played as a 7 or 11. He holds the side together and works so hard with and without the ball.
Eastern Suburbs
George Oliver
The centre back’s physicality was his strength and he was hard to dribble past given he was so strong .
Ashton Smith-Wood
The striker was very unpredictable and he’s tall which made him an awkward match-up for many opponents. A brilliant finisher and is also capable of some shithousery.
SDC
Yasin Musa
Was pivotal for his side all tournament, and was adaptable as he played as a central defender or of a defensive midfielder.
Fabian M
The attacking midfielder impressed for SDC throughout.
Luke Bui
The goalkeeper proved himself to be a top talent and made some great saves.
Next Level
Jamie Verghis-Knight
The striker is great at his job and finds the back of the net often.
Christiano Zanapouls
A centre back whose last ditch tackles are superb, and he puts his body on the line.
Alex Gole
The winger scores goals and has a great attitude.
Bargara FC
Arlo Corsan
The centre back helped his side keep clean sheets and they with his good defence.
Dorian Viljoen
Was his side’s top goal scorer and enjoyed a superb tournament.
Bo Hanley
The midfielder has that creative spark and was a great box to box player.
SC Corinthians Football Inc.
Isaac Gear
The centre back defended incredibly well.
Eamon Ellis
The goalkeeper saved face for his side and kept scorelines from blowing out. He was a good keeper all event.
Ash Clenton
The midfielder ran hard all event and his work rate was really high.
Showtime Soccer
Jensen Brown
Was a solid right back all tournament and pivotal in his side’s strong campaign.
Zach Kerrison-Smith
The left midfielder impressed and was great with the ball at his feet.
Sunshine Coast
Hudson Hart
The centre midfielder was playing up an age and was really good technically. He has desire, gets stuck in, and is fearless.
Gold Coast Knights Red
Callun McDonald
The left winger was great at dribbling one-on-one and worked hard.
Luke Herley
The striker never stopped working, he has pace to burn, communicates well, and is physical when he needs to be.
Edds Football Academy
Cooper Cameron
Could play as a striker or in the midfield and brought great energy.
Nate Tyack
The striker had good movement whether he was on or off the ball good energy
Matthew Hampton
The goalkeeper made some terrific saves when he had work to do.
Kewll Talora
The centre midfielder was technically good with the ball and could win it back when out of possession.
Jackson Manyuon
The centre back enjoyed a great tournament and positioned himself well.
Brisbane City Blue
Charles Warr
The striker won the golden boot for the tournament and was a ruthless finisher.
Xavi Montgomery
The goalkeeper’s one-on-one saves and distribution were his greatest assets.
Lucas Krenek
The left wing back was potent in attack and provided his side with a heap of assists and goals.
Kallum Chalker
The box to box midfielder was a great link man.
Gold Coast United
Jaxon Bird
The central defender was strong at the back.
Suren
The striker was pretty dynamic going forward and always dangerous.
Toi
The midfielder had a strong tournament and combined well with front three to make his side a dangerous proposition in attack.
MCE FC
Biggie Tsongera
The midfielder played well and was controlled in possession.
Zach Kerr
Created a plethora of goal scoring opportunities for his side from the midfield.
Zac Zillman
The centre back defended well and was a great leader.
Magic United
Jake Petkovic
The centre midfielder impressed for his Magic United side and is always trying to improve as player.
Kade Collett
The centre forward may have been one of the smallest players in action but he was composed and calm on the ball good, as well as skillful. Was also the captain and led his side from the front.
Sam Flint
The centre back was a great player and is an equally great person, as are the two talents mentioned above.
Gold Coast Knights Blue
Oscar
A striker who scored some important goals for his side and held the ball well when needed.
Tobi
The midfielder is very creative and likes to deceive.
Liam Campbell
The centre back was very coachable and willing to do what was needed for his side.
Mason
The goalkeeper pulled off some excellent saves and his distribution was great.
Rochedale Rovers FQ1
Matteo Olefsen
The striker was superb for Rochedale and scored a brilliant top corner goal from outside the box with his opposite boot in the final to cap off what was a strong tournament.
Alyssia Gordon
Was fantastic as a right midfielder for her side.
Kayden Grady
The centre midfielder dominated the midfield, distributed well and steered his side around the park.
Gold Medal Match
The Rochedale Rovers FQ1 side clinched a 2-0 win over Next Level to claim the under-13 title.
Matteo Olefsen put his side in front with an unstoppable strike from outside the box that rocketed into the top left corner.
Rochedale coach Tood Gava described it as a “magic” goal.
“Considering he’s left footed and he’s hit it with his right it was a sensational strike, very impressive,” Gava said.
“We dominated the game quite well, there was a little bit of backwards and forwards type football but we settled the game down better than what the opposition did.
“At the end of the day we were clinical in front of goal with two goals and won the game. It wasn’t the final intensity that we thought it would be.
“But we’ve been really happy with how the team have performed over the three days, they’ve been really exceptional.”
Under-16 boys
Gold Coast United
Jimmy Keogh
A menacing midfielder and forward who’s height makes him stand out. He’s tenacious on defence and gets plenty of touches.
Adiel Hanif
Hardworking and coach able from the sideline, he’s a sponge and is quick to implement what he’s asked. It’s a key trait to go along with his speed.
Milo Dartiguenave Johnson
Came on in the second half with a point to prove. Milo’s impact was felt immediately, with the middie setting up Gold Coast’s first goal in game 2 with a lovely assist to level scores.
Mikkel Gronholt
Coach Matt claimed Friday’s round 2 game was Miki’s best so far, efficiency wise. He had smaller minutes in the midfield but got plenty of touches and set up runs.
Harbord
Sebastian Hill
A crafty player with tricks up his sleeve. He’s not afraid to shoot for goal from distance, and if not successful, it at least puts his sister in better second chance position.
Miguel Hemingway
Very much an impact player who does his job, no matter what those instructions are. He’s quick and good with the ball, able to get through traffic and set up his strikers in front.
MA Olympic
Corbin Waddington
Tall and athletic, he’s a consistent contributor across the field.
Lathan King
Classy passes, stops and footwork make him a valuable player in offensive and defensive plays.
Ryan Cupitt
The winger could beat his man one-on-one and played some dangerous balls into the box. Was a standout.
Magic United
Reuben Viljoen
A sleek strong boot and ability to work through traffic, Reuben can score at clutch moments in close games.
Oliver Pilic
It’s hard to find a player with height and speed, but he has both. The defender can make it end to end with ease and back it up with ball control.
NQ Football of Excellence
Isaac Chaplin
The winger used his body and strength well his despite smaller stature, had some good touches and was a good finisher.
Riley Kerr
Produced dangerous free kicks, played at centre back and was sound defensively.
Juju Kembla
The Striker had a powerful shot and was a presence for his side up front and was also a good leader who was consistently barking instructions. Was a goalscoring force all tournament.
Caboolture
Angus Biggs
The left back was solid defensively and had some good touches. He also played some dangerous balls forward. Simply a bulldog that goes for anything and was hardly beaten one-on-one.
Patrick Cowling
The central attacking midfielder couldn’t be faulted for his effort and gave 100 per cent at all times.
Cooper Bone
Filling for the Caboolture side, Cooper showed his class in goal and kept really well. A top keeper.
Peninsula Power
Jack Flanagan
The number 10 has a really bright future ahead given he was playing up an age group. He’s composed on the ball, creative, and a phenomenal technical ability.
Isaac Carruaea
Peninsula Power’s captain was strong defensively, frequently shutting down opposition attacks, and he could also open up the counter attack with his potent long balls. Was very strong in the air.
Gold Medal Match
Peninsula Power were too strong for MA Olympic in the under-16 boy’s final, surging to a 2-0 victory.
Power coach Bart Stokes was thrilled with how his group stepped up in its final two clashes to cap off a strong tournament in style.
“The last three days has been good for them and made it worth our while coming all the way down here,” Stokes said.
“The competition’s pretty solid, I was happy with our performances throughout, but I did ask for a much higher ball speed in the last two games knowing the competition was stronger and the boys reacted.”
The Power were fielding a handful of under-15s playing up an age division, a fact that pleased Stokes.
“That’s what footballs all about, developing that youth and bringing them through around solid players,” he said.
“I think we’re achieving that at the club pretty well.”
Under-14/15 girls
Peninsula Power
Harper Kauai
A hardy defender who isn’t afraid to get stuck in a tussle, Harper gets in front of her player to cause havoc.
Mia Sharrock
With a hefty boot and the ability to find her teammates, Layla is a key to getting out of sticky situations. She dribbles well and uses her strength to clear the ball.
Ella Morgan
Makes big runs while holding control of the dribble. Milla was a source for Pen’s field transition and helped put them in scoring opportunities.
Byron Bay
Coco Lennie
A formidable striker with speed to burn, Coco is always in the thick of it when goals are ticking over. She boasts equal smarts and skills.
Molly Bartholomew
Selfless in her attack and skilled in her defence, Molly is the ultimate midfield package. She’s engaged and able to respond to the play as it unfolds.
Alice Woods
Was consistently part of Byron’s scoring game. She offers game IQ and uses her zippy nature to get free of her player and while staying on side.
Magic United
Charli Kollevris
A class act defensive unit who gets into the contest and more often than not ends up with the ball in her control. Charlie is a relentless hassler.
Savannah Wared
A wicked boot and target on goal to match. She is a formidable striker who had even the linespeople in awe of her skills.
Madison Bell
Tall, quick and athletic, she is efficient with her touches and finds the back of the net thanks to playing smart. A danger when left unmarked, but difficult to stop regardless.
Palm Beach
Ella Rigby
An insanely strong boot off the mark and great goalkeeping abilities to keep the conceded goal count next to none.
Lola Parsons
Was part of the play more times than not and clearly one the side relies on for consistency. Lola is a smart player on the wing who is clean in her touches and offers a few tricks.
Sunnie Petrohlios
Offers backup when the ball is moving without getting in the way. She is crafty with the ball and communicates well with her teammates.
Mudgeeraba
Emily
Boasts a powerful boot, particularly for this age group, which stood out in round 2 when she took a high-pressure penalty and found the back of net with ease.
Indi
Clean and efficient touches on the ball and an ability to know where her defender is at all times. Indi may well have eyes in the back of her head.
Sage
A solid goalkeeper, she has great reading the play abilities in front of fierce attack. She has good hands and takes the ball in safely every time, allowing no second chance shots.
Logan Lightning
Daniella Guzman
A patient defender who gets up in the grill of her player and messes with their control. She’s a hustler.
Sasha Barrackough
Strong in the body and able to contest one-on-one. Her ball control is admirable under pressure and she isn’t afraid to get physical.
Zali Forbes and Zoe Edwards
The pair of goalies stepped up to the challenge on day two with zero notice when Logan’s regular goalie suffered a wrist injury. They jointly got the job done and held their own in unfamiliar territory.
TFC
Ziana Ludwig
Boasts wicked ball control and is able to weave her way past defenders to get a shot on goal. She won’t shy away from shooting at distance and has a strong boot to back her handling skills.
Sami MacAllen
Always in position and ready to engage, she is a quick, skilled and able to take on a physical contest with a strong leg to polish it off.
Emma Messner-Gul
Aggressive on the ball and happy to shoot for goal at long range, her passing skills are beyond her youth.
Harper Pflaum
A fierce midfielder with top tier ball control and a strong boot. She’s aggressive in defence and electric on offence.
Football NT
Imogen Baldwin
A tenacious and fiery defensive player who doesn’t shy away from players well above her size. She tracks them down and cranks the pressure up.
Sophia Karanikolas
Boasting classy ball handling skills and an accurate pass, she can find her way through traffic all the way to the goals.
Hunter Ta
The goalie offers a surprising boot for her small size and can put it into space. She’s a hardy goalie who dives on anything and everything at her own risk.
SSC Brisbane
Dom Hepplewhite
Had some crafty ball control skills up her sleeve which help guide her through sticky situations, finding her way past defence and finishing off with a clean and well targeted pass.
Julietta Romano
Aggressive on to the ball on attack with endurance to match her work ethic.
Laya Jereru
Unassuming speed that comes out to play in key moments. She’s quick, no doubt, but equally smart in what her next move will be.
Alice Brown
A strong defender who gets into the tussle. She’s got a strong boot to clear the ball out when things get messy.
F90
Maddie Hawker
The midfielder was really classy on the ball and good in tight space. She could beat her opponent and also win possession back. Provided great linking play in the middle and was reading the game and distributing the ball well.
April Tancin
A rock solid centre back who provided great linking play.
Gold Medal Match
Magic United prevailed 1-0 over TFA in a tense affair at their home tournament to secure to take out the under-14/15 girls category.
The crucial goal came off the boot of Madison Bell, but coach Mason Cross was pleased with the showing of every player on the pitch.
“They were all fantastic,” Cross said.
“We just had to play direct, the other team was a good ball playing team and really good in possession. We just took our chance and that’s how football goes sometimes, it was good to be on the winning side.”
That the triumph came in their own tournament, with the Premier Invitational run by Magic United, made it all the more special.
“It’s been a long long lead up, we’ve been planning this tournament for eight months,” Cross said.
“We knew we had a good chance of winning it, but I didn’t actually think we would.
“We got a few people in and it’s been really good, the girls have worked so hard all year and it’s more than deserved, I’m really happy for them.”
Under-16/17 girls
Northern Rivers
Erin Green
She’s the kind of player who will get under your skin and cause those little mistakes that did up. Tenacious and aggressive on the ball, the perfect combination.
Hayley Patterson
Can read the play and knows where her teammates are. Hayley responds quickly to what’s in front of her. Clean touches.
Lucy Bill
A quick and agile midfielder who engages, putting pressure on the ball handler and shutting down any easy options. Her tricky footwork is a bonus.
North Coast
Layla Oliver
Blink and you’ll miss her. She’s undeniably quick even with the ball at her feet and can maintain control under pressure and pursuit.
Cooper Andrews
The goalkeeper sets herself up early and is ready to stop anything that comes at her with her hands, head or feet.
Logan Lightning
Amara Kaeiro
A no-nonsense player with game IQ and a strong arm for throw ins.
Taneisha Winstanley
Dangerous and powerful, she’s an asset in front of goals. She’s strong, hardworking and boasts a strong right boot. Scored twice in Saturday’s final pool game.
F90
Astrid Bocci
Girl with sleeves rolled up – powerful finish when she stuck her boot into the ball, could also sneak up field and play threatening balls wide for her wingers. Also scored a banging free kick goal from long-range.
Alessia Biagioni
Great central defending with impressive linking play.
Kiera Tyler
Great attacking winger great finishing and ball movement forward
Peninsula power
Sophie Carey
Midfield created lot of opportunities and was creative with good ball distribution.
Aliyah Hionis
The forward scored a goal and was forcing the defence into mistakes, winning corners and throw-ins causing general havoc.
Gabby Gallow
Gallow was versatile and played everywhere from defence to the midfield and wing. She scored a brace against a tough opponent in F90.
Gold Medal Match
F90 put on a show en route to a 2-0 win over Logan Lightning with a pair of banging goals.
F90 Coach Adrian Biagoni was overawed with emotion post-game.
“I can’t even talk, I’m very proud, they played great football, they played hard and they stayed together,” Biagoni said.
The group had travelled from Doncaster in Melbourne, and he said adjusting to weather was crucial.
“We spent a lot of time working on stuff, the key element coming over here was settling them down, cold weather to hot weather and just making sure they stayed as a unit and they did,” he said.
The first F90 goal came from a long-range free kick, and the second was a wonder strike that rose into the top right corner and ricocheted in off the post. It couldn’t have been hit any sweeter.
The goal capped off a dominant showing for F90, who were in control for much of the game and weren’t afraid to have a crack at goal from well outside the box.
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