Whitsunday United Face Tough Opposition In Packed Home Round

It was a huge weekend of football for Whitsunday United FC, with teams from across the club taking to the pitch at Whitsunday Sports Park from Friday evening through to Saturday night. Battling strong winds and driving rain, the home sides showed grit and determination in a mixed bag of results.

Friday Night Drama for Divisional Men

The Division 2 men kicked off the action against Lions FC on Friday night, hoping to continue their undefeated run. Playing into a fierce wind, the side conceded twice before the break. Despite dominating the second half and pulling one back through a penalty, they were unable to capitalise further, falling to a narrow 2-1 defeat.

Division 1 faced a similar fate. Trailing 2-1 at the break, the team rallied after halftime and created several chances but were let down by a missed penalty and lack of composure in front of goal, also suffering their first loss of the season. Both squads will aim to bounce back this Friday when they host Dolphins.

Tough Day Out for Juniors

Saturday’s early action saw the U14s face Magpies in wet and windy conditions. Kobe gave Whitsunday a flying start with a goal in the opening 10 minutes. But Magpies found their rhythm and took control, finishing 5-1 winners. Whitsunday’s keeper Nick P was a standout, making a string of impressive saves to keep the scoreline from blowing out further.

The U15/16s also had a challenging day against table-toppers Lions Green. A disallowed goal from Logan after a substitution issue meant Whitsunday went into the break 1-0 down. The second half proved tough, with Lions adding five more. Despite the scoreline, keeper Noah earned praise for a stellar performance that kept his side in the contest.

Prem Women Shine in Home Debut

One of the weekend’s highlights was the Premier Women’s emphatic 5-0 win in their first home game of the season. Undeterred by the wild weather, the team delivered a composed and united performance. Fiona and Claire anchored a solid defensive line, while Karlee impressed with relentless drive in midfield. Goals came from Michelle (2), Karlee, Kiki, and Bre—who netted directly from a corner. It was a commanding display that set the tone for their season ahead.

Reserves and Premier Men Secure Saturday Night Wins

The Men’s Reserves faced Brothers in a gritty encounter under lights. Taking advantage of the wind in the first half, they grabbed a 2-1 lead with goals to Reef Peel and Max O’Keefe—the latter celebrating his first senior goal. The second half saw Whitsunday on the defensive, pinned back by the wind, but they held firm to seal the win.

The Premier Men wrapped up the weekend with a hard-fought 2-1 win, also against Brothers. After an early defensive error gave Brothers the lead, Whitsunday gained momentum when their opponents were reduced to 10 men. Sam Thornton equalised before the break, and Badger coolly converted a penalty in the second half to take the lead. Late drama saw Whitsunday reduced to nine men, but they held on to secure all three points and climb to second on the ladder.

Contributed wtih thanks to Allan Milostic

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