Whitsunday United Weekly Football Report 25 July

Unfortunately, the Divisional Men didn’t get to play their scheduled home game as Magpies forfeited. The squad still made the most of the afternoon with a scratch match.

U13 Division 1 had a busy weekend. On Saturday, they delivered a dominant 10-0 win over Mackay Dolphins at Jubilee Sports Park. After a tight opening, Logan Prowse broke the deadlock and by halftime the side led 4-0. The second half saw WUFC add six more, with hat-tricks from Logan and Kobi M, a brace from Nick J, and goals from Oscar H and Darcy K. A great all-round team performance played in good spirit.

On Sunday, the same team faced Mackay Lions at Mackay Football Park and narrowly lost 3-2. Lions led 1-0 at halftime, but Riley H twice equalised for WUFC with well-worked team goals. With the match on a knife’s edge, a late Lions goal sealed the result. It was a tightly contested match played with excellent sportsmanship, and WUFC showed great resilience and defensive organisation.

U13 Prems had their Saturday home game forfeited by the opposition. On Sunday, they returned to form with a strong 7–2 win over Mackay Lions. A 5–1 halftime lead set the tone, with Mayson M netting a hat-trick, Daly G scoring twice, and goals to Alex D and Jackson P. Both teams played with determination and positive intent.

U14s hosted Rangers Gold and started strongly with Eli W scoring inside three minutes. WUFC kept possession well and added two more first-half goals via Eli again and Shannon to lead 3-0 at the break. Early in the second half, Kobe scored from a Shannon cross, and Eden added a fifth from a deflected Nick M header. A 5-0 win was a testament to their teamwork and control across the park.

U16s faced Wanderers for the first time this season and were keen to return to winning ways. They dominated early and went ahead through a Cooper Parry penalty — his first competitive goal in his last game for the club. In the second half, Logan Burke sealed the result with two headers, securing a 3-0 win and a clean sheet, keeping the team firmly in finals contention.

Premier Women drew 0-0 at home against a determined Rangers side. It was a solid team performance from the outset, with strong intent, composure, and attacking chances. Though goals didn’t come, the squad’s grit and commitment were clear. Special mention to goalkeeper Megs, who showed excellent reading of play and brought calm to the backline. A performance to build on heading into next week’s clash with Country.

U23 Men, who started the weekend top of the table, played a tough game against an improved Magpies side. In a tightly fought contest, Sean McCarthy scored the crucial goal to secure a 1-1 draw. While the result saw WUFC drop to second, the team remains in strong form heading into the next round.

In Men’s FQPL, WUFC faced ladder-leaders Magpies in a tough away game. Whitsunday created multiple early chances, only to be denied by the Magpies keeper. The breakthrough came in the 60th minute for Magpies under controversial circumstances after a whistle had gone. They soon added a second. Sam Thornton clawed one back late, giving WUFC hope, but the final whistle confirmed a 2-1 loss in a spirited effort.

Contributed with thanks to Allan Milostic

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