Whitsunday United Weekly Football Report 29 August

The Div 1 men headed to Mackay for key games against Lions. Div 2 were up first wanting a win to cement their place in the finals. In the first half, Whitsunday was very flat with little to show in attack and a single goal lead not showing the Lions’ dominance. Second half was a different story with the team firing up and playing some of their best football of the season. Macka had his best game so far and a breakaway goal near the end gave WUFC a 3-2 win and confidence before the finals series coming up.

Div 1 had to win to give themselves a chance to take the league in the final round. First half they were dominant but only had a single goal to show with the opposition keeper playing a blinder. The second half Whitsunday conceded a poor goal as they waited for a foul expected to be called but no whistle eventuated. The pressure built as WUFC pushed hard with an end-to-end game playing out an entertaining season decider. Unfortunately, WUFC could not get the rub of the green or past the excellent Lions keeper, conceding a late goal as they pushed too many forward giving Lions the league title.

The U13 Div 1 team played a couple of tough games over the weekend. On Saturday they faced a strong Lions team (third on the ladder) and despite playing really well, went down 6-3. On Sunday they played Magpies who are second on the ladder and battled away for a respectable 7-3 loss. WUFC U13 Prems secured a solid 2-0 win over Wanderers Rubies at Mackay Football Park in a game marked by tight defence and hard work across the pitch.

The first half was a hard-fought battle, with few clear chances for either side, leaving the score locked at 0-0 at the break. Early in the second half, WUFC found their breakthrough, with Nelson M and Mayson M both finding the net to establish a two-goal lead. From there, WUFC showed great discipline and determination, holding firm in defence to see out the match and claim all three points. A strong team effort that continues to build their momentum in the competition. Tough day at the office for the WUFC U14s. With a lot riding on this game, the team just didn’t come together. There were some great saves early in the game from Nick Phillipson and some impressive runs towards goal by Shannon without result.

Rangers and WUFC fought head-to-head for the majority of the first half with Rangers finally scoring in the 30th minute, going into half-time up by 1. Second half started with Rangers scoring their 2nd goal for the match in the first minute. The team could not jump back from this. Some late digs at goal could not find the back of the net. Rangers wanted it more today than us today. Final score: Rangers 4 - WUFC 0. In the Premier Men, Magpies forfeited the U23 game, leaving just the FQPL Premier Men to play on Sunday evening and it proved to be a favourable way to end the week.

First half saw Oisin Sherlock score a header, and a red card to Magpies captain gave Whitsunday a great chance at winning the game. However, in true Magpies fashion they put up a great fight creating multiple chances. A goal to Kevin Dunne in the second half secured all 3 points. The result shows Whitsunday in great form before the finals series having just beaten the top two teams on the park in consecutive weeks.

Contributed with thanks to Whitsunday United Football Club.

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