United's Rising Stars and Seniors Deliver in Mackay

Byron Goodin, Under 23s. Photo supplied

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Whitsunday United FC enjoyed one of its strongest weekends of the season, with seven of eight teams returning from Mackay unbeaten.

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The Division 2 Men recorded an impressive 5-2 win over Mackay Wanderers. Ian Radford scored twice, while Macka Moore celebrated his first senior goal. Phil McAllister and Harry Paroz also found the net as United finished strongly after Wanderers briefly fought back.

The Division 1 Men secured a 4-2 victory over Wanderers. Goals from Hayden Vanderdrift (2), Kristian Mulholland and Sam Reynolds gave United the edge despite a determined second-half effort from the hosts.

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The U14/15 FQPL side defeated Dolphins FC 3-1. Eli Wallis scored a brace, while Eden Sobott added the third after a quality assist from Charlie Collins. Strong midfield play from Bailey Burke, Tyson Fenning and Daly Gillett helped control the match.

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The U14/15 Division 1 team dominated Magpies FC 7-1. Alex Draper and Harley Hetherington both scored hat-tricks, with Draper finishing with four goals in a standout performance.

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The U13 Division 1 side claimed a 2-0 win over Mackay Lions, with Elaina Hanns among the scorers and goalkeeper Deakin Craven keeping a clean sheet.

The Premier Women’s team went down 3-1 to Mackay Rangers despite a strong midfield effort and determined defending from Lahni Henderson, Nicole Wilkinson and Dani Hanns.

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The U23 Men remained top of the ladder with a 3-1 win over City Brothers, courtesy of goals from Finlay Farrell, Arman Sabzgolin and Cian Gilson.

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In the Premier Men's clash, Ethan Rose opened the scoring before United fought back late to secure a valuable 2-2 draw with City Brothers.

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Contributed with thanks to Joscelyn O’Keefe.

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