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Far North and Gulf
The Mission Beach Football Club under-6/7 Barracudas are the Far North MiniRoos Team of the Week.
All the players in the squad are new to the sport this year, and some are still only five years old.
These side have played their hearts out and held their own against the older kids with more experience.
Mission Beach Football Club looks forward to watching these junior players grow among the ranks at the club.
Round Review
There was plenty of action across the FQPL Far North & Gulf Men’s and Women’s leagues
over the weekend; check out the scores and top performers below:
Men
Marlin Coast vs. Edge Hill United (1 – 1)
3 Holmes, Glenn; 2 Jones, Harri; 1 Hakala, Marko;
Redlynch Strikers vs. Southside Comets (2 – 6)
3 Junna, Aston; 3 Monin, William; 2 Davey, Daniel; 2 Kamara, Kanja; 1 Tatti, Ryan; 1 Searle,
Hunter;
Leichhardt Lions vs. Mareeba United (2 – 4)
3 Agegnehu, Kaleab; 2 Meredith, Connor; 1 Strahan, Blake;
Stratford Dolphins vs. Innisfail United (1 – 3)
3 Darveniza, Max; 2 Epong, Cameron; 1 Herbert, Thomas;
Women
Stratford Dolphins vs. Innisfail United (14 – 0)
Leichhardt Lions vs. Mareeba United (1 – 2)
3 Edwards, Sarah; 3 Madrid, Samantha; 2 Knight, Tara; 2 Chong, Shaquille; 1 Hargest,
Chelsea; 1 Veschetti, Blake;
Redlynch Strikers vs. Southside Comets (3 – 2)
3 Ross, Cassie; 2 Bell, Peyton; 1 Fapani-Cuthbertson, Zhen;
Round 20 fixtures
Friday, August 9
7.30pm (women): Redlynch Strikers vs Innisfail United at Calanna Park
8.30pm (women): Mareeba United vs Edge Hill Tigers at Mareeba Lindsay Australia
Stadium
8.30pm (women): Leichhardt Lions vs Stratford Dolphins at Jeff Pezzutti Park
Saturday, August 10
7pm (men): Mareeba United vs Edge Hill Tigers at Mareeba – Lindsay Australia
Stadium
7pm (men): Southside Comets vs Marlin Coast Rangers at Walker Road
7pm (men): Leichhardt Lions vs Stratford Dolphins at Leichhardt FC
Sunday, August 11
5pm (men): Redlynch Strikers vs Innisfail United at Calanna Park
Gold Coast
Gold Coast Knights’ Women’s team will travel to Townsville to take on MA Olympic this Sunday for a spot in the inaugural Kappa Queensland Cup final.
Coming off the back of clinching victory in the Kappa Pro Series Final just two weeks ago, the Knights will be looking to continue their excellent form as they set their sights on more silverware heading into this weekend’s Kappa Queensland Cup semi-final.
The Knights’ attacking depth and strong defence has been the key to their success this season,
currently sitting undefeated atop the FQPL 1 Women’s league.
Boasting a prolific goal threat, the Gold Coast side features two of the league’s top goal scorers, Laura Sevil and Eri Takamura, who have a combined 46 goals this season in the league.
MA Olympic’s defensive prowess is equally impressive though, having conceded only one goal from 14 matches in the FQPL Northern league in 2024.
Sunday’s Kappa Queensland Cup fixture promises to be an exciting clash as MA Olympic host the high-flying Gold Coast Knights at Olympic Park from 3:30pm.
South Coast Review
With plenty of players finding the back of the net over the weekend, the FQPL South Coast
competitions’ player votes were closely contested.
Take a look at the players who performed the best as voted by the coaches.
Men
Southport vs. Surfers Paradise Apollo (0-4)
Surfers Paradise Apollo
Ethan Benigno, 3
Lucas Schell, 2
Noah Davies, 1
Robina City vs. Runaway Bay (8-0)
Robina City
Tomas Valverde, 3
Niall Gibb, 2
Ueno Kento, 1
Kingscliff vs. Palm Beach (4-2)
Ormeau vs. Gold Coast Knights (3-1)
Musgrave vs. Tweed United (5-4)
Burleigh Heads vs. Coomera (1-0)
Burleigh Heads
Connor Maguire, 3
Jackson Boyd, 2
Beckham Casey, 1
Coomera
Andrew Ridden, 3
Olaf Conforti, 2
Lewis Gibson, 1
Women
Palm Beach vs. Runaway Bay (0-0)
Palm Beach
Danielle Barrett, 3
Ivy Parsons, 2
Kimberly Hart, 1
Runaway Bay
Emily Sams, 3
Mia Ryan, 2
Nambi Branton, 1
Magic vs. Nerang (7-0)
Nerang
Annabelle Gray, 3
Lila Mcguinness, 2
Petra Dennett, 1
Nerang vs. Coomera (0-12)
Whitsunday Coast
The Bowen Blast U7A are the Whitsunday Coast MiniRoos Team of the Week.
The Blast are group that are in their third year of football together.
Over this time they have been developing their football skills and love for the game.
This group have also turned into a great group of mates that support each other on their football journey.
Results
Men – Round 18
Whitsunday United 2 def by Magpies FC 5
Mackay Wanderers 1 def by Mackay Rangers 6
Mackay Lions 1 def by City Brothers 2
Women – Round 19
Magpies FC 3 def by Dolphins FC 6
Mackay Wanderers 1 drew Mackay Rangers 1
Country United 1 def by City Brothers FC 1
Whitsunday United 0 def by Mackay Lions 4
Fixtures
This weekend’s football fixtures promise fireworks as the penultimate round kicks off and
Mackay Lions prepare to face off against the Dolphins in a thrilling first versus second clash in Round 20 of the FQPL Whitsunday Coast Women’s competition.
The stakes couldn’t be higher with undefeated Lions on the brink of clinching the premiership and needing a draw or win to seal the deal.
But don’t count the Dolphins out just yet, they’re determined to defend their second-place position on the ladder with Whitsunday United hot on their heels.
In the FQPL Whitsunday Coast Men’s competition, Round 19 sees fixtures heating up as City
Brothers, boosted by a recent triumph over the third-placed Lions, aim to continue their
winning streak.
This week they face off against Whitsunday United in a crucial match that could make or break their hopes of finishing the season in the top four.
Make it a football weekend to remember and catch the Men’s clash at Whitsunday United’s
ground with a 7pm kick off on Friday night, then head over to Lions Field on Saturday for the high stakes Women’s top two showdown at 7pm.
Fixtures
Men
Friday, August 9
Magpies FC vs. Mackay Rangers, Magpies FC, 8pm
Mackay Lions vs. Mackay Wanderers, Lions Field, 5pm
Whitsunday United vs. City Brothers FC, Whitsunday United FC, 7pm
Women
Friday, August 9
Mackay Wanderers VS. Country United, Wanderers Park, 8pm
Mackay Rangers vs. Magpies FC, Rangers FC, 8pm
Saturday, August 10
Whitsunday United vs. City Brothers, Whitsunday United, 6pm
Mackay Lions vs. Dolphins, Lions Field, 7pm
Sunshine Coast
The Maleny Rangers U9 Bushrangers are the Sunshine Coast MiniRoos Team of the Week.
The team has had an exciting 2024 season, with the players demonstrating growth, teamwork, and enthusiasm at training and games.
The coaches focus on building fundamental skills, promoting teamwork, and encouraging a love for the game with an emphasis on fun and good sportsmanship.
We look forward to the final few games and the carnival to celebrate the 2024 season.
A big thank you to all the parents and volunteers who have contributed to the success of
the season.
Review
There was plenty of action across the FQPL 3 Sunshine Coast Men’s and Women’s leagues
over the weekend, check out the scores and top performers below.
Men
Beerwah Glasshouse vs. Gympie United (5 – 3)
3 Damarra, Jia; 3 Drescher, Myles; 2 Martin, Declan; 2 Primavera, Paul; 1 Damarra, Daniel;
1 Elliott, Haiden;
Kawana FC vs. Noosa Lions (3 – 1)
3 White, Pedro; 3 Boldy, Cameron; 2 Pike, Nathan; 2 Mjaskalo, Jacob; 1 Buchanan, Josh; 1
Metherell, Isaac;
Baringa FC vs. Woombye Snakes (0 – 2)
3 Bowen, Harrisson; 3 Cox, Damien; 2 Rockliff-Auricht, Joel; 2 Cronk, Brady; 1 Newcome,
Alex; 1 Davis, Matthew.
Caloundra FC vs. Coolum FC (7 – 0)
3 Howden, Blake; 2 Visona, Riley; 1 Galbraith, Ethan;
Maroochydore vs. Buderim Wanderers (4 – 5)
3 Reynolds, Jack; 2 McCallum, Stephen; 1 Bauerfeind, Reiner;
Women
Noosa Lions vs. Kawana FC (4 – 0)
3 Mitchell, Cairisjana; 2 Finzel, Ashleigh; 1 Hammond, Tahla;
Woombye Snakes vs. Beerwah Glasshouse (3 – 2)
3 Bundy, Abigail; 2 Tasker, Kate; 1 Dixson, Georgia;
Gympie United vs. Nambour Yandina (3 – 2)
3 Morrison, Zoe; 2 Espin, Kymberley; 1 Albion, Mia;
Fixtures
Friday, August 9
6.15pm (women): Beerwah Glasshouse Utd v Nambour Yandina Utd at Beerwah Glasshouse –
8.30pm (women): Maroochydore FC vs Noosa Lions at Maroochydore Swans
8.30pm (women): Kawana FC vs Woombye Snakes at Kawana
Saturday, August 10
5pm (men): Noosa Lions vs Maroochydore at Noosa Lions
6pm (men): Nambour Yandina Utd vs Beerwah Glasshouse Utd at Nambour Yandina Utd
6pm (men): Gympie United FC vs Baringa at Gympie
6pm (men): Woombye Snakes vs Caloundra FC at Woombye Snakes FC
6pm (men): Coolum vs Kawana at Coolum
Darling Downs
Highfields Green will host Willowburn White in this weekend’s round of FQPL 3 Darling Downs Women’s fixtures, in a match-up that could decide the league premiers.
Highfields Green enters this match atop of the table, extending their winning streak to five
games after an emphatic 4-0 win against Willowburn Black last weekend.
The victory was capped off with a brace from Brooke Baldwin, who is proving to be an attacking threat ahead of Saturday’s game.
In their most recent encounter, it was Highfields that came away with the convincing 3-0 victory over Willowburn White.
The ladder leaders will be looking to replicate that performance this weekend but must overcome a determined Willowburn side that requires a result in Saturday’s game to keep their premiership hopes alive.
After what’s been a gripping premiership race, it all comes down to this weekend’s match. Kick-off is scheduled for Saturday, 7pm, at Highfields Sport Recreation Park.
Review
Last weekend’s FQPL Darling Downs matches featured exciting games and outstanding
performances across the grounds.
These are the players who performed best for their teams over the weekend as voted by the coaches.
Men
Gatton vs. Rockville Rovers (0-0)
Gatton
Adam Halstead, 3
Curtis Bell, 2
Fred Farui, 1
Rockville Rovers
Elliott Barber, 3
Ameer Sulaiman, 2
Fidele Muhumure, 1
Willowburn vs. West Wanderers (0-0)
Willowburn
Brodie Welch, 3
Trent Ingleton, 2
Zachary Lucido, 1
West Wanderers
Caelen Richardson, 3
Jayden Richardson, 2
Ryan Knight, 1
Warwick vs. Highfields (1-1)
Warwick
Cameron Davey, 3
Matt Carey, 2
Tarj Willmot, 1
Highfields
Brendan Scotney, 3
Matthew Eilers, 2
Mitch Garrels, 1
Women
Warwick vs. Chinchilla (2-4)
Chinchilla
Casey Hogan, 3
Sally Carroll, 2
Annie Johnson, 1
Rockville Rovers vs. Highfields Gold (6-1)
Rockville Rovers
Bre McCarthy, 3
Dawn Holden, 2
Christina Harman, 1
Highfields Gold
Jessica Carnell, 3
April Mammino, 2
Belynda Murphy, 1
Willowburn White vs USQFC (3-3)
Willowburn White
Shandell Doro, 3
Chloe Clarke, 2
Courtney Morris, 1
USQFC
Joyce De Wit, 3
Peppa Hoare, 2
Tobi Hamilton, 1
Willowburn Black vs. Highfields Green (0-4)
Willowburn Black
Samantha Lee, 3
Kiama Gray, 2
Danielle Kena, 1
Highfields Green
Brooke Baldwin, 3
Amy Kramer, 2
Ameleah-Paige Miller, 1
Northern
MA Olympic will battle it out against a travelling Gold Coast Knights side this Sunday for a spot in the inaugural Kappa Queensland Cup final.
Currently undefeated in the FQPL Northern league, MA Olympic will be looking to continue their incredible form as they set their sights on cup glory.
MA Olympic’s start to the season has been nothing short of perfection, winning all 14 games in the league and conceding only one goal in the process.
Monika Anderson has been a key contributor upfront, netting a league-leading tally of 20 goals this season.
Anderson will be hoping to provide the attacking outlet in Sunday’s match-up against one of the strongest defences in the state.
Their opponents the Gold Coast Knights have also been in incredible form, clinching promotion to next season’s National Premier Leagues (NPL) Queensland and winning the inaugural Kappa Pro Series Women in recent weeks.
Sunday’s Kappa Queensland Cup match is set to be a thrilling showdown between two elite
sides.
MA Olympic will host the match at Olympic Park, with kick off scheduled for 3.30pm.
Results
Women
Riverway JCU 0 def by Brothers Townsville 1
Burdekin FC 2 def Saints Eagles Souths 1
Townsville Warriors 2 drew Estates FC 2
Men
Burdekin FC 4 def Saints Eagles Souths 0
MA Olympic 1 drew Rebels FC 1
Riverway JCU 2 drew Brothers Townsville 2
Townsville Warriors 2 drew Estates FC 2
Fixtures
Women
Saturday, August 10
Saints Eagles Souths vs. Estates FC, Aitkenvale Park, 5pm
Riverway JCU vs. Burdekin FC, Joe Baker Field, 5.30pm
Men
Saturday, 10 August 10
Townsville Warrior vs. MA Olympic, Melrose Park, 7pm
Rebels FC vs. Brothers Townsville, Greenwood Park, 7pm
Saints Eagles Souths vs. Estates FC, Aitkenvale Park, 7pm
Riverway JCU vs. Burdekin FC, Joe Baker Field, 7.30pm
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