Whitsunday United Juniors Shine Across the Weekend

U14 team. Photo supplied: Joscelyn O’Keefe.  

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Whitsunday United enjoyed another busy weekend of football, with several standout junior performances highlighting mixed results across the club.

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The U13 Premier side produced a commanding 8–0 victory over Dolphins FC. Tommie Spratt and Calvin Murphy gave WUFC a two-goal halftime lead before Jack Reynolds completed a hat-trick in a dominant second half. Connor Miller scored twice, while Addie Sanders converted from the penalty spot. Jace Hickey, Oscar O'Sullivan and goalkeeper Kye Land anchored another clean sheet.

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The U14/15 Division 1 team continued its outstanding form with a 7–0 win over Mackay Lions. Kobe Marjoram scored four goals, while Mason McDowall, Alex Draper and Sam Crosby also found the net. The U14/15 FQPL side earned a 2–2 draw with MackayRangers, thanks to goals from Sam Hazleton and Austin Kelly.

The Whitsunday Women showed encouraging signs despite a 4–0 loss to Magpies, with goalkeeper Veneesha Robertson, Taigen Marks and Karlee Goodin among the standout performers.

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Senior men's results were mixed. Division 2 produced a much-improved second half in a 4–0 loss to Sarina. Division 1 cruised to a 22–1 victory over Magpies, while the Under 23 Men settled for a 0–0 draw with Mackay Rangers after controlling much of the match. The Premier Men pushed Mackay Rangers all the way, with Ethan Rose scoring in a spirited 2–1 defeat after a missed second-half penalty proved costly.

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Contributed with thanks to Joscelyn O’Keefe.

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